🌱 Patch AM: What Linn-Mar families should know about Superintendent Kortemeyer’s retirement plans

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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

🌱 Patch AM: How did Marion wrestlers fare at the Mount Vernon Invitational?

Be sure to catch Chocolate fondue and hot cocoa on the Marion Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How Marion’s Ashley Hinson wants to reshape your health coverage costs

Coming up on the Marion Patch calendar: Brunch & Blues with Kevin B.F. Burt

🌱 Patch AM: Know someone who quietly transforms Marion? Here’s how to nominate them.

Happening soon: Santa at the Grove on the Marion Patch calendar

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

And on the Marion Patch calendar - Santa at the Grove

🌱 Patch AM: How Linn-Mar’s new coach turned the Lions into instant contenders

Coming up on the Marion Patch calendar: Santa at the Grove

When Is Santa Claus Coming To Marion?

Find out when and where to see Jolly Old St. Nick this holiday season.

Local Business in Cedar Rapids Receives International Awards

Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Cedar Rapids Earns Recognition for the Sales Pinnacle, Sales Growth, and Circle of Excellence Awards

Halloween 101: How To Avoid Becoming The Haunted House Of Marion

Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.

Hire A Marion Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Marion Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Marion

See Patch’s guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Marion.

City Of Marion: Marion's Commitment To Pollinators And Habitat

In 2016, the City of Marion committed to a public-private partnership between the City of Cedar Rapids, Linn County and The Monarch Rese ...

City Of Marion: Our Next Chapter Capital Campaign Update

Great things are happening in our community, and we are excited to begin Our Next Chapter with you at the Marion Public Library. It will ...

City Of Marion: 2022 Community Impact Award Honors Troy And Katie Benham

Troy and Katie Benham of Marion have been announced as recipients of the first Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award. The announceme ...

City Of Marion: Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop Happening March 26

If you would like to learn pruning techniques, brush up on pruning skills, ask questions about pruning, or just get out and enjoy a spri ...

City Of Marion: IN FOCUS: 3.11.22 A Weekly Update From City Manager Ryan Waller

State of the City Yesterday, Mayor Nick AbouAssaly delivered the 28th annual State of the City address for Marion before a crowd of mo ...

City Of Marion: Mayor AbouAssaly Delivers Marion's State Of The City Address

On March 10, Mayor Nick AbouAssaly delivered the 28th annual State of the City address for Marion.

City Of Marion: Marion Library Recruiting Volunteers

Looking to become a new volunteer at our library? We are seeking qualified applicants to help us with various tasks, including getting r ...

City Of Marion: IN FOCUS: 3.4.22 A Weekly Update From City Manager Ryan Waller

FEMA Public Assistance Grant Late last week we received word that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Manageme ...

City Of Marion: Sponsorship Opportunities For 2022 Events

Generous support from community businesses makes many of Marion’s events possible.

Join Marion's New Events Committee

Many different skills, including fundraising and organization, will be useful to the group.

City Of Marion: City Of Marion Announces City-Wide Garage Sale Date

The City of Marion will hold its first-ever city-wide garage sale this spring. It will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 8 a.m. ...

City Of Marion: Disaster Preparedness Tips

The 2020 derecho taught us many valuable lessons. It showed us the generosity of Iowans, reminded us of what's important and gave us a l ...

City Of Marion: Mask Requirements Lifted For City Facilities In Marion

Based on recent updates to the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) guidelines regarding mask usage, effective March 1, mask wearing is no ...

City Of Marion: IN FOCUS: 2.25.22 A Weekly Update From City Manager Ryan Waller

Marion's State of the City Event We're less than two weeks away from Marion's State of the City event. It is scheduled for Thursday, M ...

City Of Marion: Military Tribute Banner Program Continues In 2022

For the fifth year, the City of Marion, Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion Main Street District have invited residents to hono ...

City Of Marion: IN FOCUS: 2.18.22 A Weekly Update From City Manager Ryan Waller

Presidents Day Schedule Marion City Hall will be closed to the public on Monday, Feb. 21, for employee training and annual cleaning. Ot ...

City Of Marion: City Of Marion Announces Presidents Day Schedule

Marion City Hall will be closed to the public on Monday, Feb. 21 for employee training and annual cleaning. Other City facilities, inclu ...

City Of Marion: IN FOCUS: 2.11.22 A Weekly Update From City Manager Ryan Waller

FEMA Reimbursement Status Update As I have shared previously, both Mayor AbouAssaly and I have elevated our reimbursement submittals f ...

City Of Marion: Marion Civil Rights Commission Accepting Housing Assistance Grant Applications

The Marion Civil Rights Commission (MCRC) is currently accepting applications for the Marion Low & Moderate Income Housing Assistance Gr ...

City Of Marion: Public Hearing Set For Feb. 17 On Maximum Levy Rate For City Budget

State law requires that cities hold two public hearings and adopt a resolution establishing the total maximum property tax levy. The Cit ...

City Of Marion: IN FOCUS: 2.4.22 A Weekly Update From City Manager Ryan Waller

SSB 3074 State Legislation The City has been closely monitoring SSB 3074 that would, among other things, take local option sales tax (L ...

Hospital Capacity In Marion Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Linn County and across IA.

City Of Marion: IN FOCUS: 1.28.22 A Weekly Update From City Manager Ryan Waller

Budget Presentation Thank you all for being so engaged in the conversation surrounding the budget today. We were able to accomplish wh ...

City Of Marion: POSTPONED: Pound In The Park (February)

Pound in the Park at Lowe Park has been postponed for the month of February. Watch for updates on March classes in late February.

Hospital Capacity In Marion Area: See The Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Linn County and across IA.

City Of Marion: IN FOCUS: 1.21.22 A Weekly Update From City Manager Ryan Waller

Indian Creek Master Plan Survey In December 2020, the City of Marion received $40,000 from the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organizat ...

City Of Marion: 2022 Garbage & Recycling Holiday Collection Schedule Now Available

The Public Services Department maintains a holiday collection schedule to coincide with City/department holidays and the Linn County Sol ...