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Maverik outlines transition plans for Kum & Go locations in Corridor
Maverik has outlined its transition plans for the stores it purchased as part of its acquisition of Kum & Go in August 2023. In addition, an online search of Iowa lottery retailer records reveals that three former Kum & Go…
Mercy to break ground on new Marion emergency department
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Marion…
OTC Industrial Technologies opens Midway subsidiary in Marion
OTC Industrial Technologies, an industrial equipment service provider and distributor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has…
Marion development moratorium passes first City Council reading
Seeking a strategic pause on new projects in some of Marion’s fastest-growing areas, the Marion…
Marion, Housing Fund partner to offer housing rehab program
The City of Marion has partnered with the Housing Fund for Linn County to provide…
Marion council eliminates east-west runway from airport’s long-term plan
There are no longer plans to build an east-west runway at the Marion Airport. At…
Iowa Mayors Association honors AbouAssaly as Mayor of the Year
Marion Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly was named the inaugural Mayor of the Year honoree among cities…
QDogs BBQ in Marion closing Saturday
QDogs BBQ in Marion announced via social media that they plan to close permanently this…
First housing project set for Neighborhood at Indian Creek
The Marion City Council’s recent approval of a revised preliminary plat for a housing subdivision…
Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Economic Alliance launch workforce recruitment campaign
Historically, communities in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area have found themselves competing for economic development…
Uptown Getdown postponed to Aug. 31 due to extreme heat
Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Thursday, Aug. 24, the final Uptown Getdown event…
MEDCO appoints Mark Seckman as new president
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) appointed Mark Seckman as the new president of the…
Linn County approves $100,001 ARPA grant to Uptown Marion’s Central Plaza project
The $7.3 million Central Plaza redevelopment project in Uptown Marion received a financial boost this…
Tower Terrace Road project again denied federal RAISE grant
Area leaders are once again pondering their next steps after learning that for the fourth…
Former Marion Maid-Rite building under new ownership; city dismisses petition
The city of Marion has dismissed a petition seeking the title to the former Maid-Rite…
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant adding second location in Cedar Rapids
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant is adding a second location at the Westdale Town Center in southwest…
