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Marion Honored as All Star Community
The All-Star Community Award is the most prestigious honor given by the League to cities. Winners were named in August and Marion was among three of Iowa’s 943 cities to garner such recognition.
09/29/2017 11:57 AM
County Home Road to Close between C Ave Ext and Gillmore Road
The closure is expected to last 4-5 weeks, weather permitting.
09/21/2017 9:07 AM
Bicycle-Friendly Street Markings being Painted
The symbols are being installed as recommended in Marion's Master Trails Plan and encourage the use of different modes of transportation throughout the city.
09/15/2017 11:03 AM
Fall Edition of the Marion Messenger Now Available
The Marion Messenger is published quarterly for the residents of Marion, Iowa. It highlights City policies, new developments and upcoming events.
09/14/2017 1:00 PM
A Message from the Mayor - Fall 2017
Across the community, many projects and developments are improving the city’s curb appeal, adding new amenities and contributing to the quality of life we all enjoy.
09/14/2017 12:14 PM
Road Closure: Winslow Rd north of Para Drive - 9.11.17
Starting Monday, September 11, 2017, Winslow Road will be closed north of Para Drive to County Home Road.
09/08/2017 3:48 PM
ROAD CLOSURE: 31st Street Rehabilitation Project to Begin Monday
Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete will begin the 31st Street Rehabilitation Project from 1st Avenue to 3rd Avenue on Sept. 11. Both lanes of traffic will be closed.
09/08/2017 10:35 AM
"Fall Into Fitness" Happening Tuesdays in September
Each week, for four weeks, a different fitness class will be offered free of charge at the Klopfenstein Amphitheater. Classes will take place every Tuesday evening from 6-7 p.m. during the month of September.
09/01/2017 8:56 AM
Winslow Road is Open to Traffic
On Thursday, August 24, 2017, Winslow Road was opened to traffic as the contractor has completed the major items of the reconstruction project.
08/24/2017 9:15 AM
Lucore Road - Closure (Aug. 28)
On Monday, August 28, 2017, the Contractor is planning on starting the Lucore Road Reconstruction Project.
08/23/2017 9:48 AM
Marion named 2017 All-Star Community Award Recipient
Marion was among three of Iowa’s 945 cities to garner such recognition for the Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts at Lowe Park.
08/01/2017 2:32 PM
Quality of Life Ranked High in Marion by The National Citizen Survey
Marion ranked well above the national and peer benchmarks with 90 percent of respondents indicating that Marion is an excellent or good place to raise children.
07/20/2017 7:42 AM
City of Marion Seeks Input on Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Capital projects typically provide a long-term public benefit. They have a lifespan of more than 10 years and cost over $25,000.
07/11/2017 2:14 PM
Hotel/Motel Funds Awarded to 15 Area Organizations
Last month, Marion City Council awarded $169,000 in hotel/motel funds to 15 area organizations.
07/10/2017 3:47 PM
Solid Waste Rates to Increase August 1
Monthly solid waste collection fees and bag tag prices to increase.
07/05/2017 2:38 PM
New Electrical Code in Effect
As of July 1, 2017, the Building Inspection Department is enforcing the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by Council.
07/05/2017 2:23 PM
Linn County Law Enforcement Radio Communications to be Encrypted
Sometime in mid-July, all Linn County law enforcement radio communications will be encrypted, which means that the public will no longer be able to monitor most law enforcement scanner traffic.
07/05/2017 11:47 AM
Satellite Absentee Voting Offered at Marion Public Library on July 20
The Marion Public Library is hosting a satellite voting station Thursday, July 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
07/05/2017 11:29 AM
State Fire Marshal Urges "Safety First" Concerning Use of Fireworks
Iowa law sets safety standards for the sale of fireworks. The use of fireworks is subject to the authority of the local city or county jurisdiction.
06/21/2017 5:16 PM
911 Emergency Calls
Find answers to four common questions that officers and public safety personnel are often asked concerning the use of 911.
06/20/2017 9:10 AM