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IN FOCUS: 3.31.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
03/31/2023 3:45 PM
Marion City Offices to Close Early Due to Anticipated Severe Weather; Essential Services Continue
Marion City Hall, Marion Public Library and other City facilities will close early today, March 31, 2023, in response to the severe weather forecast for this afternoon and evening.
03/31/2023 11:46 AM
5th Avenue and 11th Street to Close on Monday, April 3
Beginning Monday, April 3, the intersection of 5th Avenue and 11th Street will be closed for sewer and water main work. This closure is expected to last a week (weather permitting). This closure is happening as a portion of 12th Street is also closed for City Hall roof repair.
03/30/2023 5:53 PM
Linn County Master Gardener Charlene Woeste Spring Plant Sale Happening at Lowe Park May 12 and 13
The Linn County Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held at the Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center, 4500 North 10th Street, Marion on Friday, May 12 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m.-noon.
03/30/2023 1:18 PM
Concrete Crushing Work Expected to Begin this Week in Hanna Park
They will take large pieces of concrete and reduce them to rock, making material that can be used for other projects. This is similar to the work that occurred at the former Marion YMCA site.
03/30/2023 11:29 AM
IN FOCUS: 3.24.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
03/26/2023 10:00 AM
Marion Public Library to Host Decommissioning Ceremony for Former Library Location
The Nancy A. Miller Marion Public Library opened in 1996. It served Marion’s population for over 20 years before the August 2020 derecho permanently closed the building. Monday’s event will be one of gratitude, reflection, and celebration.
03/24/2023 10:13 AM
City of Marion Partners with Nyemaster Goode to Provide Lobbying Services
The partnership for lobbying services, which is common for communities the size of Marion, will provide the City of Marion with regular representation before the Iowa General Assembly and State officials regarding proposed legislation and other State-led initiatives that have local implications.
03/22/2023 3:15 PM
How Should about $5,000,000 in Federal Transportation Funds be Spent?
A virtual open house is being held to provide the public with an opportunity to review and ask MPO staff questions about projects seeking funding. The Corridor MPO is also releasing a survey for the FFY 24-27 TIP projects.
03/21/2023 8:06 AM
Information About Linn County Property Assessments & New Property Tax Lookup Tool
The Iowa property tax assessment process is a requirement of state code and is a complex regulated system. The City of Marion does not control this process. In fact, assessments are a completely separate process completed by the Linn County Assessor’s Office.
03/20/2023 3:07 PM
Check Out the Iowa Libraries Adventure Pass
The Adventure Pass offers access to special attractions.
03/16/2023 12:51 PM
Meet Bob!
Bob Reynolds has joined the Marion Public Library.
03/16/2023 12:40 PM
Water Department 2023 Construction Projects
Upcoming projects the Water Department will begin working on in 2023.
03/13/2023 2:50 PM
Encore Cafe Returns
Encore Café has returned to the library!
03/13/2023 2:39 PM
Bird Viewing Blind Coming to Legion Park
A repurposed shipping container is being converted into a bird viewing blind at Legion Park.
03/13/2023 2:36 PM
IN FOCUS: 3.10.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
03/10/2023 5:14 PM
Mayor Nick AbouAssaly Delivers Marion's State of the City Address
On March 8, 2023, Mayor Nick AbouAssaly delivered the 29th annual State of the City address for Marion. It recapped a year punctuated by the completion of several major public and private investments in the community and considerable progress on several others.
03/10/2023 4:28 PM
Phil Pfister Honored as 2023 Community Impact Award Recipient
Pfister consistently makes a positive difference in the lives of residents in Marion through his work in managing the greenhouse at Lowe Park, planning and executing the annual Master Gardener plant sale and sharing his knowledge at the farmers markets in the community.
03/08/2023 3:18 PM
Mayor AbouAssaly to Deliver Marion's State of the City Address on March 8
Marion Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly will review the challenges and triumphs of 2022 and highlight the projects slated for 2023 and beyond during the 29th annual Marion State of the City luncheon tomorrow. His presentation is entitled “Delivering on Our Promise.”
03/07/2023 5:39 PM
POWER RESTORED: Marion City Hall Remains Closed on March 6 and Marion Public Library to Open at 1 p.m.
A power line on 12th Street in Uptown Marion, between 5th and 6th Avenues and adjacent to Marion City Hall, was struck by a contractor this morning and has resulted in the loss of power.
03/06/2023 7:46 AM