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Marion City Council Intends to Fill Ward 4 Vacancy by Appointment
Those eligible and interested in filling the vacancy must submit a resume and write a letter of application expressing ones desire to be considered for appointment.
11/25/2015 8:51 AM
The Results Are In: Vote for Bike Racks!
Thanks to everyone who voted.
11/23/2015 9:21 AM
Be Alert to Prevent Cooking Fires
The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.
11/19/2015 4:00 PM
Power Line Work Beginning in December From Hwy 100 to Hannah Park
Construction work is expected to occur from Dec. 1, 2015 until March 31, 2016 and is not expected to encroach on private property.
11/19/2015 3:56 PM
Designing a Community for an Active Lifestyle
The City of Marion as a part of a larger Linn County coalition that received a $135,000 Plan4Health grant funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and administered through the American Planning Association, to address obesity locally.
11/17/2015 3:32 PM
Marion City Council Election Results
The Marion City Council is made up of seven members, including the mayor, who serve staggered four-year terms.
11/10/2015 9:01 AM
Construction Notice: Blairs Ferry Road
Blairs Ferry Road water main work to begin Nov. 9 for 1.5 weeks.
11/06/2015 2:58 PM
City Offices to Close in Observance of Veterans Day
Regular business hours resume on Thursday, Nov. 12. Police, Fire and other critical City services will continue to be provided.
11/04/2015 9:41 AM
WalletHub Study Selects Marion as 2015’s 20th Best Small City in America
To identify the small cities where Americans can enjoy good quality of life and affordable living costs, WalletHub’s analysts compared 1,268 U.S. cities with a population between 25,000 and 100,000.
11/04/2015 9:38 AM
House near 29th Avenue/35th Street to be Relocated on Nov. 4
Traffic patterns impacted near 29th Avenue/35th Street and 24th Avenue/31st Street
11/03/2015 2:58 PM
Marion Project Awarded $1 Million in Tax Credits
Developer GLD Properties LLC secured $1 million in tax credits for a proposed $6.6-million “business-class” hotel in Marion on the former site of Prince Agri Products, 2873 Seventh Avenue.
10/29/2015 10:23 AM
Library Board of Trustees to Host Third Design Charette
The feedback gathered at the upcoming charette will help refine and focus the library’s design.
10/29/2015 10:20 AM
Child Safety Seat Check Planned for October 24
A certified child safety seat technician will be on hand to inspect car seats for safe installation.
10/21/2015 11:28 AM
Construction Notice: Marion Blvd/7th Avenue
The Public Services Department will be performing street maintenance along Marion Boulevard/7th Avenue this week.
10/20/2015 3:37 PM
Trick-or-Treat at Marion City Hall on October 30
Children can dress up in their Halloween costumes and collect candy and other treats from staff on both floors at Marion City Hall between 3-5 p.m.
10/20/2015 9:24 AM
Road Closure: 3rd Avenue East of 35th Street
Full closure on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
10/16/2015 2:39 PM
Marion Awarded $150,000 REAP Grant for Waldo's Rock Park Development
The park, which features a glacial erratic boulder formation, will provide unique learning and recreational opportunities for all ages.
10/14/2015 3:01 PM
Engineering Department Initiates Adoption of Statewide Urban Design and Specifications
The change will better align the City of Marion’s infrastructure construction standards with those developed, accepted, and maintained statewide in Iowa.
10/14/2015 10:29 AM
Blairs Ferry Road & Marion Boulevard Traffic Signal Maintenance Completed
The intersection was controlled by portable stop signs.
10/13/2015 4:11 PM
Municipal Election Candidate Forums Planned
Candidate forums for the Nov. 3 municipal elections will be hosted by the League Of Women Voters at Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services, 3375 Armar Dr in Marion.
10/08/2015 9:23 AM