🌱 Patch AM: How restored federal funds could change services at Marion Public Library

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In today's newsletter:

• How restored federal funds could change services at Marion Public Library

Also on today's calendar: A fun, free, community event to shop with local vendors — Kingston Yard and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 24 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cold with low clouds, temps: high: 24, low: 1.
• Saturday: Frigid with snow, 1-3", with a high of 4 and low of -13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Federal grant funding restored for Iowa libraries, museums (thegazette.com) — Marion Public Library stands to benefit as federal IMLS grants for Iowa libraries are restored, helping support services it relies on through the State Library. Residents may see improvements or stability in programs like IA Shares delivery and online learning tools, though future federal funding for these services remains uncertain.
   

📸 Around Marion

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Santa at the Grove
  Big Grove Brewery & Taproom, 170 1st St SW, Cedar Rapids
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• A fun, free, community event to shop with local vendors — Kingston Yard
  Kingston Yard , 145 3rd St SW , Cedar Rapids
  12:00 pm
• Dungeons & Dragons
  Marion Public Library , 1101 6th Ave , Marion
  1:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Junior Varsity Boys Wrestling - Boys Wrestling JV Tournament
  Vinton-Shellsburg High School
  4:30 pm
• Varsity Girls Wrestling - Wamac Girls Triangular
  Independence High School , Independence
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Varsity Robotics - Robotics Competition
  Marion High School
  4:00 pm
• Freshman Boys Basketball - Marion vs West Delaware
  West Delaware High School
  4:30 pm
• Junior Varsity Girls Basketball - Marion vs West Delaware
  West Delaware High School
  5:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Scrabble Club
  Hiawatha Public Library , 150 W Willman St , Hiawatha
  1:00 pm
• Basketball: G/JV
  Prairie High School , PHS South Gym (1801) , Cedar Rapids
  6:00 pm
• Free Pound Fitness
  Hiawatha Community Center , 101 Emmons St , Hiawatha
  6:00 pm
• BKB: B/Sophomore
  Prairie High School , PHS South Gym (1801) , Cedar Rapids
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Anyone missing a gentle giant?!
  We were able to put her in our garage with a blanket! 2057 Crestwood Ln! (Nextdoor Prairie Hill Dr)
• Taking appointments!
  Currently have open availability up until Christmas day for full haircuts and baths And as always, nail trims are completely free of charge:) … (Nextdoor Indian Creek)

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(01740) - 1396 7th ave in Marion. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hiawatha

• Recent survey shows Bottle Bill changes are making recycling harder for Iowans (kcrg.com)
• NATE announces 2026 Board election results; Strong member turnout reflects industry crossroads (wirelessestimator.com)
• RB Sales/Electris360 to Represent ABB Installation Products in the Central Region (ewweb.com)

Cedar Rapids

• Dua Pie brings New York-style pizza, Italian classics to downtown Cedar Rapids (thegazette.com)
• Three Corridor hospitals recognized as ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care' in national ranking (corridorbusiness.com)

Ok Marion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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