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Road Closure: 6th Avenue and 19th Street
The intersection of 5th Avenue and 17th Street has reopened.
08/27/2015 3:25 PM
Swamp Fox Festival returns September 26
This year's festival plans to remember and honor those who served in all branches of the military.
08/13/2015 3:14 PM
Ribbon Cutting Set to Celebrate the Installation of New Bicycle Boulevards
The event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Third Street and Barrington Parkway.
08/11/2015 4:22 PM
Library Board of Trustees to Host Building Project Information Meeting
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015 the Marion Public Library Board of Trustees will host a public meeting at the library at 5:30 p.m. to provide information and answer questions about the library building project.
08/11/2015 4:20 PM
Fiber Installation Happening in Residential Neighborhoods
Work beginning near McGowan Boulevard between 31st and 35th Streets, then south to 7th Avenue.
07/31/2015 4:54 PM
Marion’s Smoke-Free Parks Ordinance in Effect August 1
Effective, August 1, 2015 smoking or the use of tobacco, nicotine products, and vaporizers will not be allowed in City parks or trails.
07/31/2015 4:33 PM
Construction Notice: Hwy 13 Underpass Traffic Pattern to Shift
Beginning Thursday, Aug. 15 at noon, Vieth Construction will be changing the traffic pattern for this project.
07/27/2015 3:31 PM
Lowe Park Orchard Sign Dedication Set for Tuesday
Trees Forever partnered with Transamerica, the City of Marion, Linn County Master Gardeners, and Blue Zones Project in Marion to plant 12 fruit trees during Earth Week.
07/27/2015 3:25 PM
Construction Notice: 7th Avenue Asphalt Overlay to Begin Aug. 3
Work will take place between 31st and 35th Streets. One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.
07/27/2015 3:11 PM
Construction Notice: Work Underway Near Library & City Hall
There are two construction projects underway near Marion Public Library and Marion City Hall. Please find alternate routes when possible.
07/21/2015 2:45 PM
Plug In To Your Community
Join the City, Chamber, MEDCO and Marion Blue Zones Project Tuesday, July 28 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Thomas Park Safe Room to learn about ways to get involved in the community.
07/17/2015 11:36 AM
Construction Notice: 29th Avenue Paving Project
The project includes 29th Avenue from approximately Butterfield Park to 44th Street.
07/15/2015 4:17 PM
Monday Road Closure: 10th Street from 5th to 6th Avenues
Beginning Monday, July 20, 2015, Rathje Construction is planning to close 10th Street from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue to begin work on the 10th Street Reconstruction Project.
07/15/2015 4:06 PM
Subdivision Development to Begin Soon near Alburnett Road/Oak Park Estates
The contractor will be working to bore utilities under Alburnett Road to connect to the new subdivision.
07/10/2015 3:19 PM
Utility Rate Increases Effective July 1
New rates apply for solid waste collection, reduced-rate senior citizen collection, and urban forest utility.
07/06/2015 1:50 PM
Test Your Fire Safety Knowledge
Do you know what do do in the event of a fire? Have your family members take this quiz individually, then compare answers to see who is most knowledgeable about fire safety.
07/02/2015 4:16 PM
Marion City Council Meeting Schedule Adjusted for Week of July 6
Tuesday, July 7 at 4 p.m. - work session Tuesday, July 7 at 5:15 p.m. - council meeting Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 p.m. - council meeting/public hearings
07/01/2015 5:01 PM
Tell us What You Need in the Marion Public Library
Share your ideas and opinions via the survey available online or by phone.
06/29/2015 2:56 PM
Marion Receives 2015 Large City Healthy Iowa Award
The Healthy Iowa Awards Program recognizes the outstanding achievements of cities, schools, businesses, individuals, colleges and universities leading Iowa’s charge in advancing well-being. Those honored have developed and implemented policies and practices resulting in sustainable environmental change fostering healthier living.
06/25/2015 9:53 AM
Radium Level Slightly Above Drinking Water Standards
Marion Water Department recently received notice of a drinking water standard being violated in the municipal water supply. Although this is not an emergency, as residents, we want to keep you informed of what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct the situation.
06/10/2015 2:18 PM