Marion
MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way
The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, just launched its MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids campaign last month. Now, the campaign has brought its first new participant to the metro area,…
Two Marion projects awarded workforce housing tax incentives
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently announced $29.8 million in Workforce Housing Tax Credit…
Uptown Marion transformation underway
To increase foot traffic and develop a more vibrant community, the city of Marion is…
Grand Appliance opens new store in Collins Road Square in Marion
Skogman Commercial Group announced that Grand Appliance and TV has opened a new store at…
Looking up
Confusion and angst over issues like parking and access tend to take the lead when…
New Marion center to coordinate volunteer community service set to open
The Marion Ministry and Outreach Center will be unveiled September 13 with the mission of…
Athletico Physical Therapy opens in Marion
Athletico Physical Therapy has opened a new location in Marion. The new location, at 2791…
Mount Vernon clothing store wins Open 4 Business competition
Bauman and Company, a 112-year-old clothing store in Mount Vernon, topped four competitors in a…
Ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate completion of Sixth Avenue program
Marion city leaders, elected officials and chamber ambassadors will gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Marion to observe first anniversary of derecho on Aug. 10
The city of Marion will mark the first anniversary of the derecho on Aug. 10…
Marion City Council approves official name of YMCA
The Marion YMCA has a new name. The new facility, which opened in January, will…
Uptown Marion streetscape project starts next week
A long-awaited reconstruction project in Uptown Marion is slated to begin next week. Work is…
The Grill Works a finalist in state competition
The Grill Works, located in Uptown Marion, has been selected as a finalist in the…
The Chocolate Shop changes hands in Uptown Marion
A mainstay of the Uptown Marion business community has changed hands in a deal announced…
Barrel House to open new location in downtown CR
Undeterred by the pandemic and just weeks after announcing it would open a location at…
Marion city manager resigning, moving to Washington state
Longtime Marion city manager Lon Pluckhahn has submitted his resignation to the Marion City Council…
