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Marion Ranks Among Iowa’s Healthiest Housing Markets
The study measured cities by the average number of years residents spend in homes, home values, ease of sale, and the costs associated with ownership.
01/27/2016 4:33 PM
Registration Days in February: Marion Boys Baseball & Peg Pierce Marion Girls Softball
Registrations days are February 6 & 13
01/21/2016 7:57 AM
2016 Holiday Schedule for Garbage & Recycling Collection
The Public Services Department maintains a holiday collection schedule to coincide with City/department holidays and the Linn County Solid Waste Agency.
01/20/2016 10:39 AM
Hogan-Hansen Releases City of Marion's Audit Report
It is the opinion of the auditing firm that the City of Marion’s financial statements as of June 30, 2015 fairly present the financial position and cash flows of the City and were conducted in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
01/19/2016 3:03 PM
Marion Pursuing Special Census, Hiring Temporary Staff
Applications are now available.
01/08/2016 4:38 PM
McGowan House Available for Lease
Any business interested in leasing and occupying the property may submit a letter of interest to the City Manager’s office no later than noon on Friday, Jan. 15.
01/07/2016 10:57 AM
Help a Firefighter: Adopt-A-Hydrant
The Marion Water and Fire Departments are encouraging residents and community businesses to adopt their neighborhood fire hydrants.
01/06/2016 4:45 PM
Mayor and City Council Members to Take Oath of Office
Those elected to serve on Marion City Council in the November election took the oath of office on Jan. 5.
01/05/2016 9:12 AM
Exercise Caution when Purchasing Rose Bowl Tickets from Private Parties
With the upcoming Rose Bowl, the Marion Police Department is asking people to be cautious in purchasing tickets to the game from private parties via Craigslist or other web sites.
12/23/2015 4:35 PM
Randy Strnad Appointed Ward 4 Representative on Marion City Council
Marion business owner and insurance agent, Randy Strnad, was appointed to the Marion City Council as the Ward 4 representative effective Jan. 1.
12/18/2015 4:44 PM
City Offices to Close for Christmas & New Year's Holidays
Police, Fire and other critical City services will continue to be provided.
12/16/2015 4:16 PM
Candle Safety Reminders from Marion Fire
According to the National Fire Protection Association candles are the heat source in an estimated average of 10,630 reported home fires annually.
12/11/2015 3:58 PM
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