Marion
Marion Chamber celebrates growth at 88th annual meeting (WITH GALLERY)
The Marion Chamber of Commerce presented two new awards, and announced two new Uptown Marion events, at its 88th annual meeting Wednesday, Oct. 22. About 275 Chamber members and supporters attended the event at the Epic Event Center in Marion.…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City
Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…
Marion revamps agreement with East Town Crossing developers
The city of Marion has revamped its agreement with the developer of the East Town…
Miskimen appointed to fill open seat on Marion council
Gage Miskimen was formally appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Marion City Council…
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…
Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner
Phil Pfister has been named the 2023 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award recipient for…
