Articles Tagged: Marion

A 19-year-old Cedar Rapids man is accused of harboring a runaway. He allegedly took a 14-year-old from her house in Marion and drove her to Ohio.

Author uses new children’s book to unite generations

Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly gave his seventh state of the city address on Thursday, his first in person since before the pandemic

The city of Marion will hold its first-ever city-wide garage sale this spring. It will take place on May 14. Residents who are interested in hosting a sale are asked to fill out a form by April 24.

Phase one of streetscape work along the busy street mostly complete. The rest should wrap up by year’s end.

Two months after it left Cedar Rapids, the popular eatery with a variety of Asian cuisines aims to open for delivery and carryout in early March.

The Marion Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) is currently accepting applications for the Marion Low & Moderate Income Housing Assistance Grant to be awarded this year. The grant will help non-profits, charitable organizations or other entities interested in assisting low-and-moderate income individuals with programs that address housing instability in the community.

Krebill, 59, started as a firefighter and paramedic for the department in 1991 and was just opening its second fire station. She worked her way up the ranks, from captain to district chief to deputy fire chief and then to fire chief in 2014.

John Heim of Marion battles back after 2018 freak accident left him partially paralyzed.

The menus are revealed for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2022, which is extended to 10 days this year. There’s also a change to the Fork and Knife Feast.

Angela Beik of Marion was convicted of sexual exploitation by a school employee in 2019 and was ordered to serve a 180-day jail sentence, pay a $625 fine and register as a sex offender.

Voting is open in UScellular’s fourth annual Black History Month Art Contest with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor. This year, artists were encouraged to recognize influential Black STEM icons that include historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators.

Vendor applications for the 2022 Uptown Marion Market season are now being accepted. Uptown Marion Market is held the second Saturdays in June through August, along with a fall market event.

The statue of a soldier, in Marion’s City Square Park, will be sent to Mississippi for a cost estimate and possible repairs, which would include reattaching that statute’s head.

Linn County Master Gardener presentations are taking place this month, with Tuesday events at the Hiawatha Public Library, 150 W. Willman St., and Thursday events at the Lowe Park Arts & Entertainment Center 4500 N. 10th St., Marion. All presentations are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.