Articles Tagged: Marion

The city of Marion plans to mark the anniversary of the derecho on Tuesday, Aug. 10, with a series of events intended to honor the anniversary and reflect on the progress that has been made.

The city’s community development director, Tom Treharne, will serve as acting manager after Aug. 2, Pluckhahn’s last day on the job. Fire Chief Deb Krebill will serve as acting city manager pro tem.

The Marion-based facility expects July tournaments to result in $5 million in economic activity

The new $32 million estimate means city likely won’t have to use line of credit

Marion residents, City staff and members of the business community are invited to attend a reception to honor and thank four longtime city employees who retired in the past year.

Horizons’ Meals on Wheels program returned to daily hot meals on June 1, and needs volunteers as it is ramping up its delivery schedule from 33 routes a week to more than 160 in the Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha area.

In Cedar Rapids, African cuisine has given an old cafe new life, and the old Grin N Goose will soon be Cliff’s Dive Bar and Grill.

The home, at 330 Eighth Ave., is the first house renovated as part of the Marion “Community Build” program. The effort is a partnership involving the city of Marion, Marion Independent School District and the Linn-Mar Community School District. Under it, the Marion Economic Development Corp. buys deteriorating homes and students fully renovate them for sale to families with low-to-middle incomes.

Speakers called on the city government to be more engaged in issues of social justice and equity

The new Uptown Marion restaurant is now serving street fries and colorful milkshakes.

Marion city officials on Monday opened a brand-new pedestrian bridge over Indian Creek that sits between Thomas and Donnelly parks.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office has identified the person who died Sunday in a single-vehicle accident on Highway 151 near …

The shop’s new owners hope to experiment with new flavors

Mercury Mountaineer found upside-down in water under a bridge that is under construction

Hy-Vee-sponsored Indianapolis 500 show cars will be shown at Hy-Vee stores in Cedar Rapids and Marion from July 16 -18.