The Paper Caper, a Local Man Charged in Prostitution Sting, Abduction Attempt Reported: Marion Patch News Week in Review Feb 3 - Feb. 10

A lot of news happened in and around Marion this week. Let's take a quick trip through the week that was.

Marion Man Arrested in Prostitution Sting

A Marion man was among four arrested in a prostitution sting at Cedar Rapids hotel this week. Zachary M. Russell, 23, of Marion, was among the men arrested.

Porter's Camera Store Closes

The Cedar Rapids location has closed, and the branch in Cedar Falls will close in late February after nearly a century in the Cedar Valley.

Gallery: Marion Kids Make Valentine's At the Marion Public Library

See how some cute kids used crafts to spread the love. It was Queen of Hearts Valentine's Craft Day at the Marion Public Library Thursday afternoon. Check out some of the cool crafts the kids worked up.

Man Who 'Wanted to Read' Newspaper Charged with Stealing Gazette from Front Steps of Sheriff's Office

David James Dillon has been charged with fifth-degree theft and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sheriffs are calling the case the "paper caper."

Linn County Casino Vote: Auditor Seeks Investigation of Irregularities of Absentee Ballot Requests

The Linn County Auditor is seeking an investigation after three absentee ballot requests contained irregularities. Forms contained incorrect voter data and signatures that didn't match signatures previously on file.

Marion City Council Unanimously Approves Purchase of 32 AR-15 Rifles for Marion Police Department

The Marion City Council decided to pick up the tab for the 32 semi-automatic rifles, which will be become standard issue for Marion Police Officers.

'I'm In': Braley Officially Announces Bid for Harkin's Senate Seat

Rep. Bruce Braley, a Democrat, currently serves Iowa's first district. Rep. Bruce Braley has announced he will seek to represent Iowa in the U.S. Senate in 2014. The seat has long been held by Democrat Tom Harkin, who has recently announced his retirement.

Marion Homes Are Worth How Much?

See Marion home values at realestate.aol.com.

Marion Native Wasendorf's Estate Sold as He Begins 50-Year Sentence

A couple bought Russell Wasendorf Sr.'s estate earlier this week, and bids have come in on the jailed Peregrine Financial Group founder's shuttered restaurant, myVerona.

The Iowa Hawkeye coach had his annual press conference Tuesday discuss this year's recruiting class.

NCAA Football: National Signing Day: Marion Native Among Recruits (Video)

Tuesday national signing day for college football. Zach Borens, of Marion High, has signed with Indiana State. 

Calling the six-days-per-week mail delivery business model “no longer sustainable,” the U.S. Postal Service announced this week it will eliminate Saturday delivery.

Linn County Sheriff: Attempted Child Abduction Reported in Fairfax

The Linn County Sheriff's Department says there was an attempted abduction of two children near Fairfax on Feb. 5. Authorities are asking for more information on the possible suspects, a man and a woman who were reported to have been driving a blue four door sedan.

Report: Linn County Third in Iowa Foreclosures During Peak of Crisis

University of Iowa has created a free map that tracks foreclosures around Iowa.