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Marion Police to Host Human Trafficking Presentation on August 30
The presentation, focusing on what to look for and how to help, will be given by Gretchen Brown-Waech, human trafficking coordinator with the Crime Victims Assistance Division of the Iowa Attorney General’s Office with assistance from Corporal James Hancox of the Marion Police Department.
08/20/2018 3:45 PM
City of Marion Seeks Input Ahead of Website Redesign
Marion residents and website visitors are invited to share feedback regarding the functionality, appearance, navigation and content of the existing site.
08/15/2018 4:09 PM
Marion's Former Fire Engine to be Dedicated to Pink Heals Organization
On Saturday, Aug. 18, Marion’s former fire engine, E-91, will be dedicated as the first pink fire engine for the Iowa Chapter of the Pink Heals Organization. The event will take place at 4:30 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2 in Marion, 3393 Katz Drive.
08/15/2018 9:20 AM
Swamp Fox Festival returns the Last Weekend in September
Visit www.cityfomarion.org/swampfox for the full line-up of events and make plans now to take part in this community celebration, sponsored in part by iHeartMEDIA.
08/14/2018 4:44 PM
Hollie Trenary to be Next Marion Public Library Director
The City of Marion is pleased to announce that Hollie Trenary will serve as Marion Public Library’s 12th director. Trenary comes to Marion from the Cedar Rapids Public Library, where she has been operations manager for the past three years.
08/10/2018 4:08 PM
Emerald Ash Borer discovered in Marion
The City of Marion is the latest community to discover the presence of the highly destructive insect known as the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).
08/08/2018 11:30 AM
Wes Nelson retiring after 29 years with the City of Marion
Later this month, Wes Nelson, longtime city clerk and finance director for the City of Marion is retiring. The City is hosting a reception and open house in his honor on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Marion City Hall.
08/07/2018 3:44 PM
City of Marion extends Condolences to the AbouAssaly Family
Marie AbouAssaly, mother of Mayor Nicolas AbouAsslay, passed away on Aug. 6 after a courageous battle with cancer.
08/06/2018 4:31 PM
Marion Once Again Named All-Star Community Award Recipient
For the second consecutive year, the City of Marion was named an All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities. The 2018 award was given for the Uptown Artway project.
08/01/2018 11:25 AM
Road Closed: 10th Avenue/14th Street Intersection
From July 23 to Aug. 6, the Public Services Department will be repairing the intersection of 10th Avenue and 14th Street.
07/23/2018 9:48 AM
Iowa DOT Resurfacing Hwy 151 and Hwy 13 Intersection
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) with contractor LL Pelling is doing work on the HWY 151 and HWY 13 intersection for the next several weekends.
07/23/2018 9:38 AM
Marion Re-Designated as Iowa Great Place
The Iowa Great Places program celebrates communities with a bold vision for the future. The program supports the development of new and existing infrastructure intended to cultivate the unique and authentic qualities of neighborhoods, communities and regions in Iowa.
07/19/2018 3:23 PM
What do the Bicycle-Friendly Street Markings Mean?
The symbols serve as a reminder to share the road. Bicyclists may, but are not required to ride on or over the lane markings. It is most important for the bicyclist to ride where he/she feels most safe and comfortable.
07/19/2018 8:46 AM
Deck Safety
Within Marion city limits, permits are required for constructing any deck over 30 inches off the grade, or any that are built over a basement window, or built to support a story above, a roof or an unusual load.
07/10/2018 10:51 AM
Swimming Pool Safety at Home
Pool safety is a priority of the Marion Building Department, therefore a permit is required when installing.
07/10/2018 10:45 AM
Road Closed: Indian Creek Road & 35th Avenue
The goal is to have Tower Terrace Road open to traffic from Winslow Road to Lennon Lane in the fall of this year.
07/06/2018 9:13 AM
Hours for Marion Splash Pads Extended through July
From June 29 to July 31, the splash pad hours will be 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
06/29/2018 12:30 PM
Military Tribute Banners Installed Along Marion’s Central Corridor
Fifty-one veterans and military personnel with ties to Marion are honored in the inaugural year of the program.
06/29/2018 9:22 AM
Digitized Oxley Books Now Available Online
The History of Marion, Iowa written by Marvin Oxley was recently digitized and added to the Marion Public Library's online digital archives.
06/29/2018 9:12 AM
Sanitary Sewer Sliplining Project Underway
On Monday, June 25, Municipal Pipe and Tool began the sanitary sewer sliplining project. Traffic impacts will be limited as they will only be setup to access the existing manholes in the middle of the street.
06/25/2018 9:49 AM