04/20/2020
The task force will include representatives from local government, business and economic development, education, health, human services and faith communities. It will present recommendations to city leaders and spearhead recovery efforts.
04/17/2020 1:33 PM
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education announced today that all school districts and nonpublic schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year and will continue to offer continuous learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
04/17/2020 12:33 PM
Marion’s parks and trails remain available for use. Under the governor’s latest order, groups are now limited to only the people that live within a household. The proclamation also requires people to remain six feet away from people outside their household, which applies to parks and trails.
04/17/2020 11:02 AM
The proclamation limits social, community, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings in RMCC Region 6 to only people who live together in the same household.
04/16/2020 2:20 PM
The City of Marion was recently honored with the 2020 Tree City USA Growth Award, presented on behalf of the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
04/08/2020 5:17 PM
On April 7, a line of storms produced damaging hail in parts of Marion. The City of Marion reminds residents that door-to-door solicitation is currently prohibited under the governor's COVID-19 disaster declaration. Always report any suspicious activity/potential fraud schemes to Marion Police.
04/08/2020 10:09 AM
Emergency services continue. Other City staff continue to work on-site and remotely to continue offering essential services. Residents and businesses may conduct City business online, by phone or via email. Learn more at www.cityofmarion.org/COVID-19response
04/07/2020 5:28 PM
This measure is intended to support local, state and federal recommendations to discourage groups of more than 10 from gathering and encourage social distancing practices.
04/03/2020 5:14 PM
High-touch and high-traffic areas such as the playgrounds, fitness trail equipment, skatepark, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts have all been closed. All schools throughout Marion have taken similar action to discourage youth and adults from congregating.
04/02/2020 9:45 AM
Linn County Public Health (LCPH) has been notified of the first death associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Linn County. The 61-80 year old male had underlying health conditions.
03/30/2020 8:13 AM
Consistent with neighboring cities, the City of Marion has made the decision to temporarily close playgrounds and outdoor exercise equipment in City parks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Parks and trails will remain open.
03/25/2020 2:23 PM
The declaration authorizes deployment of all available municipal resources and participation in the Linn County Comprehensive Emergency Plan, increases the City Manager’s emergency spending authority, and positions the City for reimbursement of disaster response expenses.
03/24/2020 11:11 AM
Public health officials stressed the importance of practicing social distancing and self-isolation for anyone showing signs of the illness. Common symptoms for COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
03/21/2020 12:18 PM
As part of our continued commitment to our community’s health and safety, we are monitoring and responding to guidelines from local and state authorities, as well as working closely with our local municipalities. We are also following communication from the State Library as each day unfolds.
03/20/2020 2:04 PM
The 2020 Census questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete, and your information is safe, secure, and protected by federal law.
03/20/2020 2:01 PM
To limit public interactions and gatherings, Marion City Hall and all municipal facilities will be closed to the general public until further notice. This closure will be in place for a minimum of two weeks starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2020.
03/19/2020 4:16 PM
Based on COVID-19 guidance from Linn County Public Health and the State of Iowa to limit the size of groups gathering, this meeting can be viewed online.
03/18/2020 3:00 PM
The Building Inspection Division of the City of Marion’s Community Development Department has outlined the following parameters to assist builders and developers, based on health advice and efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.
03/17/2020 3:13 PM
Linn County Public Health received notification that a D.J. that performed at the The Longbranch Restaurant and Bar on Friday, March 6, and Friday, March 13, has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
03/17/2020 2:47 PM