Marion Native Appointee Snubbed?, Marion Rotarian Honored by White House, Swing Dancing in Memory of Crash Victim: Marion News Week in Review

White House Honored Marion Rotarian as 'Champion of Change'

Tom Barnes, of Marion, was given special recognition at a program at the White House on Friday, April 5. Barnes is recognized for providing new shoes to more than 3,500 Iowa children.

Report: Democrats Could Snub Branstad Nominee for Iowa Utility Board - Wagner of Marion

Senate Democrats may reject Nick Wagner, a former Republican representative from Marion.

Jack and Jill Swing Dance Contest Honors Fatal Car Crash Victim from Marion

Kelley McLaren died last year after a car crash. The Dance New York instructor in Marion will be honored with a swing dance contest during a competition in Coralville this month.

When Do Marion and Cedar Rapids Golf Courses Open? (MAP)

Golf courses including Gardner, Indian Creek, Hunters Ridge, Jones are opening for the season.

Hey Linn County: Help Identify This Suspect and Be Eligible for a Reward

The Cedar Rapids police are seeking the public's help identifying a man suspected of two thefts from a local store.

Marion Mayor Appoints Members to Local Option Sales Tax Oversight Committee

The city of Marion is filling seats on a new volunteer committee that will help oversee that collected tax money is being properly spent. 

'Old Capitol Open' Ultimate Frisbee at Tuma Sports Complex

The Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department and the Iowa Hawkeye Ultimate Club have partnered to organize a new athletic tournament that is bringing college athletes from across the Midwest to Marion.

Marion Man Taken to Hospital After Car Accident Near Culver's

Robert Zynda was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the accident and received a citation for failure to maintain control. He was cited for failure to maintain control of his vehicle.

Rep. Bruce Braley is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Tom Harkin.

Child Abuse Prevention Month Kicks Off With Statewide Campaign

The campaign is part of the nationally recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month and features the blue pinwheel as a symbol of the joyful childhood every child deserves.

Evansdale Abduction: Burial Planned for Elizabeth Collins an 'Unbearable Step' But Part of Healing Process

A burial service has been planned for May for Elizabeth Collins. The family hopes the burial will be a step in the healing process.

Gun Permits Issued in Linn County Decreases in March

Linn County Sheriff's Office issued 206 gun permits in March, which was down from the number issued in February.

Lost and Found for Cedar Rapids and Marion, Expired Meat Wanted for some reason, and will you take a chance on Craigslist Mushrooms?

Also: UPS driver, auto sales, customer service manager, Hertz sales representative, copywriter, creative video editor.

Man Seriously Injured in One-Vehicle Crash in Northeast Cedar Rapids

A 24-year-old man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning at Ashton Place and C Ave NE.

Marion FD: Arson the Cause of Furniture Warehouse Fire on Twixt Town Road

Investigation continues into the cause of the fire that started early this morning.