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Update: Power has been restored at the Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
On Thursday, Dec. 28, at about 8 a.m., a downed power line was discovered in the ditch along 10th Street near the entrance to Lowe Park.
12/28/2023 9:00 AM
IN FOCUS: 12.22.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
12/22/2023 3:53 PM
IN FOCUS: 12.15.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
12/15/2023 2:37 PM
City Offices to Close in Observance of Upcoming Holidays
Garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day both weeks. Collection will happen Tuesday through Saturday.
12/14/2023 9:14 AM
Quality of Life in Marion Receives High Marks in the National Community Survey
For Marion, 95 percent of residents rated the community as an excellent or good place to live and 91 percent rated the overall quality of life positively. Ninety-three percent of respondents indicated they intend to remain in Marion for the next five years.
12/12/2023 10:24 AM
IN FOCUS: 12.8.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
12/08/2023 3:10 PM
Three Marion Firefighters Achieve Fire Officer Credential
Marion Fire Department Lieutenant Jeff Madland, Lieutenant Zach Bruce and Firefighter Zach Brunscheen have successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of Fire Officer (FO). These individuals become three of only 706 FOs worldwide, and three of 18 in the State of Iowa.
12/08/2023 10:00 AM
Free Community CPR Class to be offered in Marion on February 17
To learn life-saving CPR skills, free of charge, sign up to attend the Marion Community CPR Class on Feb. 17, 2024, from 9 a.m.-noon at the headquarters for the Marion Fire Department, 100 Irish Drive. Marion Fire Department professionals will be the trainers.
12/07/2023 9:20 AM
Billings Honored during Waypoint's Tribute to Women of Achievement Luncheon
For the last 16 years, Kesha Billings has been a valued member of Marion’s Planning Division. She has been involved in the community’s long-range planning, navigated complex annexation processes and spearheaded the development of the City’s trail network.
12/05/2023 5:41 PM
IN FOCUS: 12.1.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
12/01/2023 5:00 PM
Christmas in the Park Happening this Friday
As part of the event, 7th Avenue between 10th and 12th Streets will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. Drivers using 6th Avenue are asked to use caution and yield to pedestrians due to increased event activity.
11/29/2023 8:02 PM
IN FOCUS: 11.22.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
11/22/2023 10:16 AM
Prescribed Prairie Burns Planned in Marion on Select Dates Through December
The Marion Fire Department and Marion Parks and Recreation Department will be conducting prescribed prairie burns of natural areas at Boyson Trailhead, Lowe Park, Faulkes Heritage Woods, Waldo’s Rock Park and roadway medians throughout Marion.
11/21/2023 1:37 PM
Fire Damages Mobile Home in Marion; Injuries Reported
At approximately 11:11 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2023, the Marion Fire Department was called to 1951 Jackson Drive in Marion for a report of a stove fire.
11/21/2023 12:36 PM
IN FOCUS: 11.17.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
11/17/2023 4:23 PM
City Offices to Close in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
Garbage, recycling and yard waste will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day and pick-up will be delayed by a day for both Thursday and Friday routes.
11/17/2023 1:21 PM
Tradition returns to Christmas in the Park on December 1
Due to the event activity in the Uptown Marion area, drivers are reminded to use caution and yield to pedestrians and the horse drawn carriages. As part of the event, 7th Avenue between 10th and 12th Streets will be closed beginning at 2 p.m. and will reopen to traffic at 9 p.m. following the event.
11/14/2023 5:33 PM
Marion Compiling a List of Light Displays for Light the Night Holiday Lights Tour
To encourage participation, a People’s Choice award winner will be selected by the community through online voting. The winner will receive $100 in Uptown Dollars, good at over 30 businesses in Uptown Marion.
11/14/2023 3:38 PM
IN FOCUS: 11.9.23 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/enotify.
11/09/2023 4:50 PM
Iowa Department of Revenue Issues 2023 Rollback Order
On Nov. 1, 2023, the Iowa Department of Revenue issued a rollback order that will be applied to Jan. 1 assessments. This applies to taxes payable September 2024 and March 2025. The order decreases the residential rollback (percentage of residential property that is taxable) from 54.6501% to 46.3428%
11/09/2023 9:03 AM