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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…

New St. Luke’s Marion ER to address growing patient volume

Officials say a new UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital emergency room facility in Marion…

St. Luke's emergency room Marion groundbreaking

Developer plans to bring 57 new homes to Marion

A Marion developer is planning a new housing development on the city’s near north side,…

Marion new homes

Groundbreaking set for new UnityPoint – St. Luke’s ER in Marion

A groundbreaking will be held Thursday, July 13 for the new UnityPoint Health – St.…

St. Luke's Marion ER

David’s Bridal store in Marion closing by late June

The David’s Bridal store in Marion is set to close later this month, leaving an…

David's Bridal Marion closing

Ackerman graduates from Institute for Organization Management

Marion Chamber of Commerce President Jill Ackerman graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the…

Can AI replace humans? ‘I think so,’ says Iowa professor

In a recent webinar discussing the power of ChatGPT, University of Iowa professor Patrick Fan…

ChatGPT is forcing professionals to keep evolving or risk being left behind. CREDIT PEXELS - SANKET MISHRA

Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City

Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…

The permanently closed Tiki Tacos 'n Burgers 'n Wings will now be home to Taco Depot. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Marion revamps agreement with East Town Crossing developers

The city of Marion has revamped its agreement with the developer of the East Town…

East Town Crossing aerial

Miskimen appointed to fill open seat on Marion council

Gage Miskimen was formally appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Marion City Council…

Gage Miskimen

Marion has ‘boundless potential,’ AbouAssaly tells State of the City attendees

Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly is an unapologetic champion of the city’s attributes and growth, and…

Nick AbouAssaly Marion State of the City 2023

Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner

Phil Pfister has been named the 2023 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award recipient for…

Marion Community Impact Award Phil Pfister

Demolition schedule set for former Marion library building

The demolition schedule for the former Marion Public Library building has been formally set. At…

Old Marion Public Library

Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy, closes Iowa stores

National home goods and decor retailer Tuesday Morning is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and…

Tuesday Morning's Coralville location will close permanently as a result of the company's latest bankruptcy filings. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Mercy Cedar Rapids announces new Marion emergency department

Mercy Cedar Rapids has announced plans for its second off-site, hospital-based emergency department extension in…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

Bistro 3 Nineteen announces new hours, fast-casual environment

Marion’s Bistro 3 Nineteen has transitioned to counter service featuring a change to business hours…