IN FOCUS: 9.23.22 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.

09/23/2022 12:15 PM

Progress Continues on the New Marion Public Library; Soft Opening to Occur on or Before November 15

Based on the progress contractors have made in the last 10 days, and contingent on the completion of the fourth critical item, the Library Board voted to set a soft opening on or before Nov. 15 and schedule an official grand opening event at a later date.

09/22/2022 6:50 PM

Marion Police Department Invites Residents & Businesses to Update Security Camera Registry

The Marion Police Department has re-launched its surveillance camera registry, which allows local businesses and residents to register the location of their exterior video surveillance cameras. The program is a partnership with the community to combat criminal activity.

09/22/2022 8:24 AM

Results of Central Plaza Amenities Survey Now Available

Last month, the City of Marion and the Central Plaza Steering Committee sought input from residents on various aspects of the Central Plaza project. The survey results have been shared with City Council and the Steering Committee and are now available to residents.

09/21/2022 3:34 PM

Fall into Marion this Weekend; Enjoy Another Fun Line-up of Community Events

Fall into Marion this weekend and enjoy a full line-up of free, family-friendly outdoor activities.

09/21/2022 12:02 PM

Lindale Trail Extension Project Update, Upcoming Closures of C Avenue NE and Blairs Ferry Road

Pavement, utility, signal and pedestrian work continues to move forward on Phase 1 of the Lindale Trail Extension project. Upcoming road closures along C Avenue NE and Blairs Ferry Road will be necessary to allow the contractor to continue work and will likely impact commuting traffic.

09/20/2022 8:24 PM

IN FOCUS: 9.16.22 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.

09/16/2022 6:30 PM

Marion Pantry celebrates 40 years Serving the Community

09/15/2022 3:37 PM

UTVs Allowed in Marion; Find the Map of Approved Roads

UTVs are only allowed to be in operation between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. at a maximum speed of 35 mph. They are permitted on any city roadway with a speed limit of 35 mph or less, but may not be operated on Business 151/10th Avenue east of 35th Street or East Post Road south of Oak Brook Drive.

09/15/2022 2:33 PM

Indian Creek Master Plan Adopted

09/14/2022 3:44 PM

Fall Edition of the Marion Messenger and Play by Play Activity Guide Now Available

The Marion Messenger is a quarterly publication that is mailed to all residents. It helps inform residents of city policies, new developments and community events.

09/14/2022 10:51 AM

Marion Awards First Round of Funding through Business Innovation & Support Grant

Marion City Council awarded 20 local small businesses a combined $293,156 through the Business Innovation & Support Grant last week. The program is being administered as a partnership between the City and the Chamber of Commerce with funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

09/12/2022 3:18 PM

IN FOCUS: 9.9.22 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.

09/09/2022 4:30 PM

IN FOCUS: 9.2.22 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.

09/02/2022 5:35 PM

City Offices to Close in Observance of Labor Day

Garbage, recycling and yard waste will not be collected on Labor Day. Collection will be delayed by one day, taking place Tuesday through Saturday instead. Marion’s splash pads will remain open through Labor Day and then crews will begin the winterization process.

09/01/2022 9:18 AM

City of Marion and Monarch Research Announce Native Tree Right-of-Way Enrichment Pilot

The primary goal of the city-wide initiative is to provide residents and landowners, subject to right-of-way easements, with native Iowa trees to replace the estimated 40 percent of trees lost during the 2020 derecho, and to establish new growth in areas that were previously vacant.

08/31/2022 11:08 AM

Marion Fall Community Events Listing

08/26/2022 3:46 PM

IN FOCUS: 8.26.22 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.

08/26/2022 3:33 PM

City of Marion Introduces Tom Fagan as New Fire Chief

Fagan comes to the City of Marion with more than 22 years of experience. He currently serves as interim fire chief and division chief of administration for the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Department in Lawrence, Kansas (pop. 97,000).

08/22/2022 11:43 AM

IN FOCUS: 8.19.22 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.

08/19/2022 5:00 PM