Grill Works Announced As Finalist In State Competition

The Grill Works opened in the Uptown District 11 years ago with the primary goal to sell grills and replacement parts.

Uptown Marion Market Opens On June 12

New for 2021, the launch of Power of Produce in partnership with Linn County Iowa State University Extension & Outreach.

Fireworks And Fireflies To Light Up The Marion Sky On September 3

Organizers are pleased to welcome Hanna Plumbing & Heating, Inc. as the event’s presenting sponsor.

Marion Chamber Of Commerce Rotary To Dedicate Echo Hill Station Sculpture At Lowe Park

There are also two, 8-foot diameter parabolic dishes, 100 feet apart. The 100 feet represents the diameter of the Echo satellite.

Marion Chamber Announces Plans To Relocate

'It’s no secret that Marion is growing- our population, business community and our economic development organizations are growing too.'

Marion Area Bankruptcy Filings In Year Of Coronavirus: See Trend

Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Linn County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Iowa Power Utility?

See how well utility providers in the Marion area and across IA serve their customers.

Marion Chamber Of Commerce Share Deductibility Of Business Meals Provided By Restaurants In 2021 And 2022

The use of the word by, rather than in, a restaurant makes it clear that the new rules is not limited to meals eaten on the restaurants.

Chamber Board Supports Marion Independent School District Bond

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Marion Asking Residents/Businesses To Submit Derecho Contributions

The information is asked to be submitted between now and Feb. 28, 2021.

Broad And Main Plans Announced For Uptown Marion

Construction is anticipated to begin on Broad and Main on 7th in Spring 2021 and to be completed in Summer 2022.

Marion Hosting Virtual Meeting To Present 7 Avenue Streetscape Plans and Gather Input

An online presentation and input session are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 14 from 5:30-7 p.m.

City Of Marion Storm Response Update

Residents whose property is adjacent to the access points have been notified via door hangers.

Marion Disaster Recovery Grant Fund Awards $18K, Second Round Of Applications Open

A second round of applications is open through December 30, 2020.

Corridor MPO Awards Linn Co And City Of Marion Federal Planning Funds

In October, the MPO’s Policy Board allocated $40,000 to Marion’s project and $55,000 towards Linn County’s project.

Marion Disaster Recovery Grant Applications Open

The grant program is designed to aid the most severely impacted residents and businesses.

Iowa Big Students Organize Splinters Iowa Tree Auction

A team of Iowa BIG students had the idea to create a project that would create a sense of community during these tough times.

Just Say Chocolate, Chocolate Walk Gets Extended To Chocolate Week In Marion

Register at multiple locations throughout the week, no purchase is necessary to register.

Uptown Marion Awarded $75k Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant For Monuments Building

The grants are administered through IEDA’s Iowa Downtown Resource Center and Main Street Iowa programs.

Outdoor Aquatic Center Feasibility Study Open House Set In Marion

The multi-step process includes several opportunities for input.

City Of Marion Announces Date For Final Collection Of Strom Debris

Residents should place any remaining debris (both tree and non-tree) at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19.

City Of Marion Conducting An Outdoor Aquatic Center Feasibility Study

The City of Marion is working with Waters Edge Aquatic Design to perform an Outdoor Aquatic Center Feasibility Study.

City Of Marion Recommending Face Coverings

Scientific evidence has shown that face coverings over the mouth and nose significantly reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Marion Public Library Breaks Ground October 1

The event will take place outdoors at the Katz Lot, in the 1100 block of 6th Avenue in Uptown Marion.

Marion Economic Development Corporation Announces Commuity Build Program

The program has a total of eight students this fall, five from Marion High School and three from Linn-Mar.

Fall Marion Market Set For September 26

Vendors will minimize contact, ask for your products, and the vendor will put together your order.

Marion Named 2020 All-Star Community Award Recipient

The All-Star Community Award is the most prestigious honor given by the League to cities.

Stronger Together Tees Benefit Marion And Linn-Mar Booster Clubs

Profits will be directed to the Booster Club of your choice as indicated during the order process.

Marion Chamber of Commerce MEDCO Launches Derecho Storm Business Recovery Loans

The APR (Annual Percentage Rate) will be offered for a limited time, through November 1, 2020.

New Development Proposed At Historic Uptown Marion Site

Both properties will share use of a surface parking lot situated between the properties.

Marion Chamber of Commerce SBA Ready To Assist Iowa Businesses Residents Affected By Severe Storms

Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Marion Chamber of Commerce August Uptown Get down Hits The Road

The bands will be on-board the Uptown Get down bandwagon and will play at three locations each Thursday night in August.

Expanded Runway At Marion Chamber of Commerce Airport Opens

The project cost about $1.8 million, funded in part by more than $424,000 in support from the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Uptown Marion Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser Exceeds Goals With At Home Event

Past events held in the Uptown District featured live music, food and drink specials for upwards of 400 people.

8 New Job Openings in Marion - Bank of the West, Menards, Taco Bell

Now hiring Branch Manager, Manager Trainee, General Manager and more.

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.