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Developers unveil preliminary plans for project at former Marion library site

Preliminary plans and renderings have been unveiled for a development project at former Marion Public Library square block near the heart of Uptown Marion. The Kilbourne Group of Fargo, North Dakota, which will serve as developer, and Dubuque-based Gronen, which…

Marion garden center BLOOMS ready for busy growing season

At this time of year, especially, gardeners and homeowners flock to find annuals, vegetables, trees,…

Burro’s tail succulent at Marion garden center, BLOOMS.

Farmers markets in the Corridor have a new look since pandemic 

Changes are underway at farmers markets in the Corridor, as the outdoor season kicks off…

Groundbreaking set for Green Park apartment project

Developers will formally break ground Monday, May 9 on the Green Park Apartment Living development…

rendering for Green Park apartment project

Uptown Marion wins state award for Streetscape Business Support Initiative

Uptown Marion has received the Main Street Business Support Award for the Streetscape Business Support…

Uptown Marion Progress

Marion Economic Development Corporation launches Marion Community Index

The Marion Economic Development Corporation has released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter…

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Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse marks 25 years in retail

Culver’s Garden Center & Greenhouse, 1682 Dubuque Road in Marion, will mark 25 seasons in…

T&C Landscape ribbon cutting celebrates move to new location

T&C Landscape, which opened in August 2020, has moved to a new location, 3415 Third…

Leaders discuss Corridor’s development, challenges at CBJ symposium

The 2022 CBJ Real Estate Symposium held March 24 brought industry leaders together to review…

Marion mayor: City’s brightest days lie ahead

As the third fastest-growing city in Iowa and the 13th largest city overall, Marion has…

AbouAssaly Marion state of the city

ESCO Group transitions to full ESOP ownership

ESCO Group has announced the successful transfer of 100% ownership of the company to its…

ESCO Group

Marion’s main artery reopens to traffic as project continues

Although it may be hard to imagine a sunny summer festival during the cold of…

Marion company receives one of Iowa’s first Industry 4.0 grants

As president of Marion-based Woodcrafters Inc., Dan Sanderson is always working to use his 25…

Newsmakers: The derecho, a year later

AUG 9 Derecho. In a heartbeat Aug. 10, 2020, the word was transformed from an…

Barrel House in Marion set to open Dec. 6

Barrel House has announced that their newest location, at 295 Tower Terrace Rd. in Marion,…

Morning Story opens first Iowa location in Marion

A ribbon cutting was held today (Nov. 24) to celebrate the opening of Morning Story,…