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Pregame Brew & Chew Jade Luter

Local restaurateur Jade Luter flips concepts for Pregame Brew & Chew, Mas Margaritas

A number of new developments are in the works for several locations in local restaurateur Jade Luter’s network, including flipping the names and concepts for two existing locations and the construction of two new restaurants on the east side of…

Marion council advances plan for 96 new affordable housing units

The Marion City Council has approved the first step in creating an Urban Revitalization Area…

Marion townhomes affordable housing

Marion council approves Belltower Lofts plan, but parking concerns raised

Even as the Marion City Council voted unanimously last week to approve plans for the…

Belltower Lofts

Marion hosting informational session for contractors, developers Feb. 27

The City of Marion is hosting an open house and informational session for area contractors,…

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Marion Civil Rights Commission accepting applications for housing assistance grant program

The Marion Civil Rights Commission is currently accepting applications for the Marion Low and Moderate…

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Marion named Community of the Year by Community Playmaker

Community Playmaker, a website designed to provide news, features, and trends that highlight American communities…

Marion Uptown Plaza

New doggy daycare and boarding facility opens in Marion

Dog Star Enrichment Pet Care is now open in Marion and will celebrate with a…

Quality of life in Marion receives high marks in national survey

Ninety-five percent of Marion residents rated the community as an excellent or good place to…

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Marion Sun launches as new online newspaper

Marion has begun a new chapter in local journalism with the launch of the Marion…

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Marion passes moratorium on certain commercial developments in fastest-growing areas

Even as the Marion City Council approved the final consideration of an ordinance imposing a…

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Uptown Marion awarded $100K Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa…

ImOn offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe Park in Marion

ImOn Communications, a provider of high-speed Internet services, is offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe…

Marion council approves second reading of commercial development moratorium

A commercial development moratorium for some of the fastest-growing areas of Marion is one step…

Marion Uptown Streetscape

Mercy holds groundbreaking for new emergency department in Marion

Mercy Medical Center officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 17 for the hospital’s new…

Mercy Marion Emergency Department rendering

Marion officials seek proposals to redevelop former library site

The City of Marion, Marion Economic Development Corp. (MEDCO), the Marion Chamber of Commerce, and…

Old Marion Public Library

Hundreds of housing units planned for east Marion development

A large mixed residential development is expected to bring nearly 600 new housing units and…

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