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Linn County REC to rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) will rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative effective Dec. 8, the utility has announced. The cooperative cited several factors driving the name change, including a membership that has shifted significantly from its rural origins since…
Marion mayor AbouAssaly touts progress in annual ‘State of the City’ address
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly began his annual “State of the City” address Tuesday, March 11…
Marion City Council begins process to close Marion airport runway
While allowing for the possibility of a viable alternate plan emerging, the Marion City Council…
Randy Walter named new Timberline Manufacturing CEO
Timberline Manufacturing, based in Marion, has announced the appointment of Randy Walter as its new…
City of Marion seeks to sell runway at Marion Municipal Airport
The City of Marion is pursuing an initiative to end its ownership of the runway…
Uptown Marion could support upscale hotel, study indicates
Uptown Marion has the capacity to support an upscale, 80- to 90-room hotel, according to…
New mixed-use development proposed for former Marion Public Library site
A new mixed-use development is in the works for the former Marion Public Library site…
St. Luke’s earns first trauma certification in Iowa for freestanding ER
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Marion Emergency Room has earned the first trauma certification…
New developer takes the helm of Broad and Main project in Uptown Marion
The second phase of the Broad and Main project in Uptown Marion is moving ahead,…
Marion Economic Development Corporation announces new leaders
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) announced a leadership transition within its board of directors…
The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion
Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…
Appliance Plus plans ribbon-cutting for new Marion location
Appliance Plus will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newest location in Marion on Thursday,…
Mercy Medical Center hosts ribbon-cutting at new Marion ER
Leaders from Mercy Medical Center and the city of Marion hailed the completion of Mercy’s…
TentCraft acquires Marion-based World Class Displays
TentCraft, a manufacturer of custom tents, structures, and event solutions, has announced its acquisition of…
Marion Chamber touts accomplishments at annual meeting
As Chris Wheeler recapped his term as 2024 Marion Chamber of Commerce board chair during…
Mercy’s new freestanding Marion ER to hold ribbon-cutting, open house
Mercy Cedar Rapids will celebrate the area’s newest and largest freestanding ER in Marion with…
