Articles Tagged: Marion

A Covington Road bridge closes today for reconstruction and other government happenings in Linn and Johnson counties.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, Linn County Supervisors award $28K in historic preservation grants

Finalists are set to be interviewed next month. The city is working to fill the position after previous Chief Mike Kitsmiller retired in April.

The first Uptown Marion Market of the 2025 season will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in City Square Park in Uptown Marion. Market vendors will have everything from fresh produce to baked goods and handcrafted artisan items.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids schools will host an open house to discuss a green schoolyard initiative on Tuesday.

A former deputy police chief suggested he cuff and pat down a custodian with whom he attempted to cultivate a relationship. The Iowa Supreme Court said his conduct was not severe enough to warrant legal action.

The City of Marion has updated its city code relating to weeds to define guidelines for natural landscaping.

Also in Government Notes, the Hawkeye Area Labor Council announced it is endorsing the Cedar Rapids school bond that will go to voters in November.

What started as a physical fitness class for seniors in 1997 is still going today with some of its original members. Here’s how participants in their 80s, 90s and over 100 use exercise as a means to get more out of life.

Also in this week’s Government Notes, I-380 ramps in Cedar Rapids will be closed overnight this week for work.

Thousands took to the streets in 2020 to push for racial justice and equity, but area activists say the work didn’t stop there.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and some Eastern Iowa swimming pools are opening for the season this weekend. Find out when swimming pools, aquatic centers and splash pads will open.

Summer is right around the corner, which means its prime time for live music, festivals, fairs and family fun. From jazz to rap to country to rock, there’s plenty to listen, dance and sing along to in Eastern Iowa and beyond this summer.

Marion officials are mulling several high-profile upgrades to Lowe Park after an analysis of existing park amenities identified nearly $8 million in potential improvements.

Also, the Marion City Council is considering listing 988, the mental health crisis line, on some city vehicles to increase awareness