Articles Tagged: Marion

A decade in the making, the street now serves as a main connection through downtown Marion

New policy will go into effect Monday

Area is mostly residential, and no much will change, though hours of businesses could be regulated

The former educator and school administrator announced his candidacy this week

Marion’s Granger House recovering from pandemic, derecho, and ready to welcome visitors for August events.

Weekly newspaper’s publisher cites tech companies’ effect on ad revenue and Marion’s proximity to Cedar Rapids in announcing closure

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