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In today's newsletter:
- Where you can safely drop off batteries in Marion now
- Which former Marion standouts are shining on college tracks now?
Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Marionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Clouds and sun; much colder, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.
- Saturday: Not as cold, temps: high: 40, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 31 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marion launches battery disposal program to prevent fires and environmental harm (cbs2iowa.com) — Marion residents now have free drop-off sites at the public library and recycling center to safely dispose of all types of household batteries, reducing fire risks and environmental damage. City officials launched the program after a garbage truck fire was traced to an improperly discarded lithium battery, and they’re urging residents to keep batteries out of trash and recycling bins. 
Find out what's happening in Marionfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Mile posts: Items on Mallory Lindaman, Millie Hill, Mike Jasa, Chase Knoche, Julia Gehl, Dylan Grandon, Courtney Sporrer (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Two runners with Marion ties earned mentions in a statewide roundup of standout college track performances, including a Central College freshman who previously competed for Marion and an Iowa runner from Linn-Mar. The story mainly highlights record-setting races and strong showings by Iowa-connected athletes at several December indoor meets across the Midwest.
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Friday Film Classics
Ely Public Library , 1595 Dows St , Ely
2:00 pm - Varsity Boys Wrestling - Fort Madison Wrestling Invitational
Fort Madison Junior and Senior High School Competition Gym
4:30 pm - YMCA Camp Wapsie – Bingo Food Drive
YMCA Camp Wapsie , 2174 Wapsie Y Rd , Coggon
5:30 pm - Late Shift Alumni Concert
Millstream Brau Haus , 741 47th Ave , Amana
6:00 pm - Solon Boys Varsity Basketball @ Center Point-Urbana
Center Point-Urbana High School , 145 Iowa St , Center Point
7:30 pm - Regina Boys Varsity Basketball @ Tipton
Tipton High School , 400 E 6th St , Tipton
8:00 pm - 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 - CAROLS & TUNES WITH RANDY SANDERSFELD AT MILLSTREAM BREWING CO.
Millstream Brewing Co. , 835 48th Ave , Amana
6:00 pm - SANTA BRUNCH
Cedar Ridge Distillery , 1441 Marak Rd NW , Swisher
9:00 am - Happy Holla Days at Ackerman Winery
Ackerman Winery , 4406 220th Trail , Amana
11:00 am - Winter Solstice Lanterns
City of Coralville Calendar , 1401 5th St. , Coralville
2:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please help us congratulate Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell and City Manager Jeff Pomeranz on their well-deserved Corridor Business Journal "Most Influential" recognition.
Their leadership and positive influence continue to make a meaningful impact on our community. Full List: https://corridorbusiness.com/cbjs-most… (Nextdoor ) - Looking for a referral for a junk removal company.
A friend has a rental property that needs cleared out so it can be cleaned. Thank you!! (Nextdoor Prairie Hill Dr)
- Veterans Staffing posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Marion. Apply here.
- Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Employee -All states except MN or IL in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hiawatha
- Terry L. Bernhardt, 81, Cedar Rapids (pencitycurrent.com)
- Mount Vernon, Lisbon activities, closures for holidays (mvlsun.com)
- CR Prep to expand grades with new location (kcrg.com)
Cedar Rapids
- Former GoDaddy building to be Cedar Rapids Prep middle school (thegazette.com)
- Colorado cold case leads investigators to seek DNA from Cedar Rapids residents (kcrg.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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