City Offices to Close in Observance of Christmas and New Year's

Police, Fire and other critical City services will continue to be provided.

12/16/2014 9:48 AM

Urban Forest Utility Rate Increase

The fee is charged to help pay for and maintain trees in parks and on City owned property. It also provides for the disposal and re-use of tree-related materials.

12/10/2014 4:54 PM

City of Marion Designated a Blue Zones Worksite

Blue Zones Worksites maintain work environments that promote and encourage employee well-being.

12/10/2014 4:34 PM

December Workshop to Provide Stormwater Best Management Practices for Concrete

Properly constructed and maintained concrete washout facilities are an important part of controlling stormwater pollution.

12/02/2014 2:03 PM

Turkey Fryer Safety Tips

11/21/2014 4:16 PM

Wade Markley Named District Chief/Fire Marshal for Marion Fire Department

Markley has been with the department for more than 12 years and most recently served as captain/deputy fire marshal.

11/21/2014 3:51 PM

Marion Fire Department offers Christmas Tree Safety Reminders

When showcasing a live tree in your home, the combination of tree dryness, electrical malfunction with lights and poorly located heating sources can make for a deadly combination.

11/18/2014 1:38 PM

2015 Draft Work Program Available for Review

Each year the Engineering Department prepares a work program of infrastructure projects that is presented to City Council for review and approval.

11/18/2014 11:16 AM

ImaginArt in the Alleys Visioning Underway

Share your ideas for Marion's alleyways.

11/03/2014 1:02 PM

Jason Hansen named Assistant/Deputy Fire Chief

The City of Marion is pleased to announce that Jason Hansen, who has been with the Marion Fire Department since 1999, has been named assistant/deputy fire chief. He will officially begin his new duties on Monday, Nov. 3.

11/02/2014 4:57 PM

Marion Seeking Community Input via Online Survey

Weigh in on Marion's future and complete this online survey bit.ly/marion-brand. Responses will be collected through mid-November.

10/30/2014 9:06 AM

City to host Garage Sale Oct. 30-31

Garage sale to be held at the former home of the Marion Police Department, 3911 Katz Drive.

10/24/2014 8:47 AM

Marion City Council to meet Oct. 28

Special session with Dan Burden, co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute.

10/20/2014 10:09 AM

Marion Fire Department Reminds Residents: Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!

Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, Marion Fire Department is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) during Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, to remind local residents about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home and testing them monthly.

10/07/2014 3:15 PM

Marion awarded Sustainable Urban Forestry and Assistance Grant

Training program will help create a sustainable urban forest program for Marion.

10/07/2014 2:00 PM

Marion Community Invited to Take Part in Branding Discussion on Oct. 17

A kick-off event is planned for Friday, October 17 from 8:00 a.m. – noon at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center, 4500 N. 10th Street in Marion.

09/30/2014 9:50 AM

South part of Intersection at 7th Avenue and 13th Street to Close

Closure will go into effect on Sept. 25 for intersection and crosswalk improvements.

09/24/2014 1:42 PM

School Bus Safety for Drivers

With the school year stating the Marion Fire Department wants to remind all drivers to slow down and use caution around school buses.

09/16/2014 11:11 AM

Marion Fire Department Earns 2013 Life Safety Achievement Award

Since 1994, the Life Safety Achievement Award has recognized local fire prevention efforts that have contributed to reducing the number of lives lost in residential fires.

09/16/2014 11:08 AM

Swamp Fox Festival Parade Winners Announced

Cash prizes were awarded to the highest scoring entries in five categories.

09/11/2014 3:40 PM