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🌱 Patch AM: Varsity Robotics - Robotics Competition and 11 more events

Coming up on the Marion Patch calendar: Freshman Boys Basketball - Marion vs West Delaware

Monday December 15th Patch AM
Monday December 15th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Marion! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Varsity Robotics - Robotics Competition at Marion High School
  • Freshman Boys Basketball - Marion vs West Delaware at West Delaware High School
  • Junior Varsity Girls Basketball - Marion vs West Delaware at West Delaware High School

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Find out what's happening in Marionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Marionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 30 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Tuesday: Breezy with sunny intervals, temps: high: 36, low: 24.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion

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    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
  • Varsity Boys Swimming - Cedar Rapids Washington vs Bettendorf
    Bettendorf High School
    6:00 pm
  • Sophomore Boys Basketball - Marion vs West Delaware
    West Delaware High School
    6:00 pm
  • Junior Varsity Boys Swimming - Cedar Rapids Washington vs Bettendorf
    Bettendorf High School
    6:00 pm
  • Varsity Boys Basketball - Marion vs West Delaware
    West Delaware High School
    7:15 pm
  • Thursday December 18
  • Junior Varsity Boys Swimming - Cedar Rapids Washington vs Iowa City High
    Mercer Park
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday December 15
  • Junior Varsity Boys Wrestling - Boys Wrestling JV Tournament
    Vinton-Shellsburg High School
    4:30 pm
  • Wrestling: G/JV
    Cedar Rapids Prairie High School
    5:30 pm
  • City Council Meeting
    Robins City Hall , 265 S 2nd St , Robins
    6:00 pm
  • Varsity Girls Wrestling - Wamac Girls Triangular
    Independence High School , Independence
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost cat found in snow storm!
    She's very friendly but nervous. Found between Marion and Springville on Secrist road. If you recognize her please reach out with pictures to confirm… (Nextdoor Secrist Rd)
  • What's a good at home job, that hirers fast?
    I recently had a baby, and husband works and were starting to get behind on things. I need a at home job. (Nextdoor Willowridge XII)
  • Hupp Electric Motors posted a job opening for Medium Motors Mechanic Level II in Marion. Apply here.
  • Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Housekeeping Services Assistant - Full Time in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cedar Rapids

  • Cedar Rapids couple takes on ‘Big' role in community (thegazette.com)
  • Cedar Rapids Public Works Department prepares for more winter weather with detailed system, new material (thegazette.com)
  • Flames damage northeast Cedar Rapids home Friday (kwwl.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 don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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