Marion Breaks Ground For New Fire Station

City leaders and Chamber ambassadors will join members of the Marion Fire Department today, Sept. 11 at noon to break ground...

City Of Marion Announces New Chief Of Police

The City of Marion is pleased to introduce Mike Kitsmiller as its next chief of police.

Groundbreaking Set For Sept. 11 For New Marion Fire Station/Headquarters

City leaders and Chamber ambassadors will join members of the Marion Fire Department on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at noon to break ground on...

Marion Teacher Accused Of Ignoring Assault Goes On Trial Today

She allegedly failed to report the sexual abuse of two students for two months, which allowed the acts to continue.

Marion Teen On Bicycle Struck By Truck

The teenager received minor injures in the accident Thursday at Tower Terrace and Tenth Street.

Iowa Teacher Intoxicated in Kindergarten Classroom

The traditional Valentine's Day party took an unfortunate turn last week.

Video - University of Iowa Student Forcibly Arrested

Video of a University of Iowa police officer arresting a student is getting a lot of attention for the controversial amount of force used.

Armed Woman Second in Two Days Arrested Outside White House

A Michigan woman was arrested moments after president’s immigration speech. A day earlier, an Iowa man was arrested.

Bank Robbery Suspect Nabbed by Linn County Deputies

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Linn County Authorities Searching for Person of Interest after Center Point Bank Robbery

Authorities are looking for a man named George R. "Ricky" Gaunt.

Three Injured in Accident at the Intersection of Hwy 13 at Cedar Woods Road

None of the injuries appear to be life threatening.

Prostitution, Assault, Harassment: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Identity of Victim of Fatal Center Point Farm Accident Released

The victim of a skid loader accident reportedly died on his own farm near Center Point.

Two Separate Fatal Accidents Hit Nearby County Farms

It is a dangerous time of year for farmers and motorists. Make sure to watch out for each other.

16-Year-Old Driver Flown to Hospital for Treatment After Flipping Vehicle on Highway 13

The driver does not appear to have suffered life threatening injuries after his accident this morning, according to authorities.

Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Minor Injuries Sustained after Rear End Accident on Highway 13

A 10-year-old child was among those transferred to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Cedar Rapids Man Hurt in Single Vehicle Rollover

The single car rollover happened on Hwy 13 just north of Tower View Rd.

Assault, Drug Possession, Serving of Several Warrants: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.

Drug Possession, Public Intox, Theft: Marion Police Blotter

This arrest info was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Marion Woman Avoids Charge for Gun in Airport, Linn County Deputies Receive More than $200,000 in Back Pay

A couple of interesting items of note from county law enforcement.

Plenty of Reckless Driving, Some of it While Intoxicated: Marion Police Blotter, Sept. 6 through Sept. 12

This information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Intoxicated While Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Windshield Requirements, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, Theft: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Man Fleeing Marion Police Dies After Crashing into House on Country Club Drive

The resident inside the house on Country Club Drive was uninjured according to police.

'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' Campaign Results in More than 100 Linn County Arrests

The campaign used additional funding to put more deputies into service to help catch drivers who were operating under the influence over a two week period.

Drug Dealing, Breaking and Entering, Serious Domestic Abuse: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Driving at Excessive Speed While Intoxicated, Providing False Information, Theft: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

10 Year Extension Of Local Option Sales Tax To Appear On November’s Ballot

Information from the City of Marion on the November LOST vote.

Harassment, Drug Possession, Violate No-Contact Order: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Assault on a Peace Officer, OWI, Eluding: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Iowa City Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Thefts, Public Intox, Harassment: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Cedar Rapids Man Hurt in Motorcycle Accident

The man, who was not wearing a helmet at the time, was injured after sliding off the road and into a nearby ditch.

Repeat OWI Offender, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Use Seat Belt: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Linn County Man on Bike Hit by Car After Allegedly Failing to Stop at Stop Sign

The man was transported to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

Second-Degree Sexual Abuse, Harboring a Runaway: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Varying Degrees of Theft, Leaving the Scene of an Accident: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Watch Out for Heightened Law Enforcement While Driving on Labor Day Weekend

Iowa ranks 2nd as having the lowest number of alcohol related fatalities in the nation.