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🌱 Patch AM: How Marion’s civil rights rules differ from new Iowa state law
You won't want to miss ELL Conversation Hour on the Marion Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How Marion’s civil rights rules differ from new Iowa state law
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Marionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Areas of fog in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 37 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 45, low: 34.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Some communities keep trans civil rights rules despite Iowa law change (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Marion is one of several Iowa cities keeping local protections against gender-identity discrimination, even after the state removed gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act this year. Local ordinances in Marion and other communities still bar discrimination, though legal experts say how far cities can go hasn’t been fully tested and lawmakers could try to preempt them in the future. 
Find out what's happening in Marionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- ELL Conversation Hour
City of Coralville Calendar , 1401 5th St. , Coralville
10:30 am - Toy Time
City of Coralville Calendar , 1401 5th St. , Coralville
10:30 am - Toddler Storytime
North Liberty Library , 520 W Cherry St , North Liberty
10:30 am - Friday Film Classics
Ely Public Library , 1595 Dows St , Ely
2:00 pm - Kids Ice Fishing Clinic
Pinicon Ridge Park Watercraft Concession , 4861 Horseshoe Falls Rd , Central City
2:30 pm - 🎶 Brau Haus Friday Night Live Music: Relaxed Fit (Sweater Party)
Millstream Brau Haus , 741 47th Ave , Amana
6:00 pm - Garbage/Recycle Pickup - Moved to Saturday, December 27th due to Holiday
Solon, IA Calendar Solon, IA 52333
6:00 am - Free Beginning English Language Class for Adults on Zoom
City of Coralville Calendar , 1401 5th St. , Coralville
9:00 am - Family Storytime
City of Coralville Calendar , 1401 5th St. , Coralville
10:30 am - LIVE MUSIC ALABASTER-N-HARMONY AT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO.
Millstream Brewing Co. , 835 48th Ave , Amana
6:00 pm - DUELING PIANOS with Felix and Fingers
Cedar Ridge Distillery , 1441 Marak Rd NW , Swisher
6:00 pm - Alabaster-N-Harmony at Millstream Brewing Co.
Millstream Brewing Co. , 835 48th Ave , Amana
6:00 pm
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Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 🍃 Winter nature walks are peaceful and invigorating.
Bundle up and discover the quiet beauty of snow-covered trails. #CRParksAndRecreation #CommunityConnection (Nextdoor ) - 🎄💍 If the holidays bring a big question and an even bigger yes, picture celebrating in a place that feels peaceful, meaningful, and close to home.
Ushers Ferry Historic Village offers beautifully restored buildings and scenic grounds inspired by the late 1800s and early 1900s. It’s a… (Nextdoor )
- Iowa Staffing posted a job opening for 7th Grade PE/Health Teacher (Anticipated January 2026 start) in Marion. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hiawatha
- History Happenings: Christmas lights in Linn County (thegazette.com)
- Sen. Chuck Grassley announces nominees for US military academies (kcci.com)
Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids' Ashley Vanorny reappointed to NLC Board of Directors (kwwl.com)
- Cedar Rapids launches real-time snow plow tracker for residents (kwwl.com)
- Curbside collection and drop-off recycling available for Christmas trees in Cedar Rapids (cbs2iowa.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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