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Marion Named Tree City USA Growth Award Recipient
Marion was one of 18 Iowa communities to qualify for Tree City USA Growth status. To receive the award, a city must, at a minimum, provide education and public relations; partnerships; planning and management; and tree planting and maintenance in their communities.
04/08/2016 3:13 PM
Road Construction UPDATE: 29th Ave & 35th St Mini Roundabout
Road closure changes starting Monday, April 25, 2016.
04/06/2016 4:34 PM
Road Construction UPDATE: 29th Ave & 35th St Mini Roundabout
Road closure changes starting Tuesday, April 19, 2016.
04/06/2016 4:34 PM
Road Construction: 29th Ave & 35th St Mini Roundabout
Road work to begin Monday, April 11, 2016.
04/06/2016 4:34 PM
Road Construction UPDATE: 29th Ave & 35th St Mini Roundabout
Road closure changes starting Monday, May 2, 2016.
04/06/2016 4:34 PM
Road Construction: Alburnett Road Widening Project
Road work to begin on Monday, April 11, 2016.
04/06/2016 4:18 PM
Marion Blue Zones Project to Host "Fit for a Bit" Weekly Walking Moai
Gather at the Depot in City Square Park at Noon each Wednesday for a 20-30 minute walk through the Uptown Marion area.
04/01/2016 3:15 PM
Upcoming Bicycle Events & Rides
Spring is here, time to dust off that helmet and pull out your bright clothing; it's bicycle season!
03/14/2016 3:46 PM
Construction Notice: Storm Sewer Project
Beginning Monday, March 14, Dave Schmitt Construction Company Inc. will begin the Storm Sewer Project on Grand Avenue.
03/10/2016 8:12 AM
Construction Notice: 830 Blairs Ferry Road
The south two lanes of the road will be closed, two lanes of traffic will be maintained.
03/09/2016 9:00 AM
Marion Fire Department Accepting Applications for Citizens' Fire Academy
The academy will be held every Thursday night from 6– 9 p.m. from April 14 to June 11 at Fire Station No. 2, located at 3933 Katz Drive in Marion.
03/07/2016 8:13 AM
Special Census Underway in Marion
Census enumerators will be visiting households in the highlighted areas on this map over the next 3-5 weeks.
03/04/2016 3:47 PM
Public Open House Set for 7th Avenue/7th Street Roundabout Project
The open house will take place on March 22 at Marion City Hall. It will run from 5:30-7 p.m. with a presentation at 6:00 p.m.
03/02/2016 3:49 PM
City Announces next Marion Public Library Director
The City of Marion is pleased to announce that Elsworth Carman will serve as Marion Public Library’s 11th director.
03/01/2016 10:11 AM
Conctruction Work anticipated on Monday on Blairs Ferry Road
Barricades will be in place along 830 Blairs Ferry Road for water main work.
02/26/2016 5:02 PM
View the 2016 State of the City Address
Marion Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly delivered the 22nd annual Marion State of the City address on Tuesday, January 26.
02/23/2016 4:00 PM
Mayor and City Council Members to Hold Office Hours
Every Saturday a council member will be available for questions and conversation between 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Marion Public Library, 1095 6th Avenue.
02/03/2016 2:32 PM
Marion Ranks Among Iowa’s Healthiest Housing Markets
The study measured cities by the average number of years residents spend in homes, home values, ease of sale, and the costs associated with ownership.
01/27/2016 4:33 PM
Registration Days in February: Marion Boys Baseball & Peg Pierce Marion Girls Softball
Registrations days are February 6 & 13
01/21/2016 7:57 AM
2016 Holiday Schedule for Garbage & Recycling Collection
The Public Services Department maintains a holiday collection schedule to coincide with City/department holidays and the Linn County Solid Waste Agency.
01/20/2016 10:39 AM