Marion Five Things for This Week

Both the Linn-Mar and Marion Independent School Districts will be holding school board meetings Monday night. will host a work-session starting at 5 p.m. with a formal session beginning at 7 p.m. They will discuss summer construction projects, among other items. The will hold their school board meeting at 7 p.m.

The 18th annual state of the city address will be given by Marion's new mayor, . This Tuesday, from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., the mayor will outline his vision for Marion at the Longbranch Convention Center. Reservations cost $30 per person and $210 for a table for eight. For reservations, contact Ann Bromley at (319) 393-1549.

MOMSnext is starting a new group for mothers of school-age children in Marion, this Thursday at 9 a.m. at the . The group describes itself as an "open, accepting place for all moms of school-age kids for authentic community, personal growth, practical help & spiritual hope." For more information, contact Amy or Celeste at momsnext@marionchristian.com.

This meeting is titled: Computer Security: Is There a Hacker Inside? It is an introduction to information security for small businesses at the , this Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. The free, small business series is a collaboration between the Metro Library Network and SCORE of East Central Iowa.

This Tuesday, from 7-9 p.m., will be hosting an open mic session. All are free to come and listen to talented locals, or if they feel so inclined, become one of those talented locals by performing.