Marion

Development moratorium for certain portions of Marion being lifted
The moratorium on certain types of developments along some of the busiest commercial corridors in Marion is being lifted – with one exception. A moratorium will continue until Oct. 1 for the development of new gas stations along the Tower…
Earl’s Chill & Grill opens in Marion
The owners of a new ice cream shop on the north side of Marion say…

Treasured Moments Photography opens larger studio in Marion
Treasured Moments Photography, 143 Marion Blvd., Ste. B, joins a growing number of new businesses…

Time Capsule Studios opens space in Marion
Time Capsule Studios, a photography studio, opened a new store front location at 119 Marion…

Kool Moo legacy lives on under new ownership
Ever since working at a Cedar Rapids Dairy Queen as a teenager, Cari Nguyen wanted…
Uptown Marion Market opens on new festival street
The Uptown Marion Market season starts on Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to noon…
DMFA LLC to invest in flexible warehouse in Marion Enterprise Center
DMFA LLC has announced that it plans to break ground on a new 52,300 square…

Marion business Frydae chosen for statewide SBDC award
Frydae is the winner of the America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa (SBDC) statewide May…

Ascent Therapy Group celebrates opening
Ascent Therapy Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 13 to celebrate the opening…
MEDCO launches ‘Story of’ series featuring startups
Twenty years ago Robert Sternowski grew tired of corporate politics and retired from a comfortable…

Revive Family Chiropractic in Marion is celebrating expansion
Revive Family Chiropractic is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house to celebrate…
Various activities planned in Marion for Bike to Work Week
After a two-year hiatus, the cities of Marion and Cedar Rapids are bringing back Bike…
Marion garden center BLOOMS ready for busy growing season
At this time of year, especially, gardeners and homeowners flock to find annuals, vegetables, trees,…

Farmers markets in the Corridor have a new look since pandemic
Changes are underway at farmers markets in the Corridor, as the outdoor season kicks off…
Groundbreaking set for Green Park apartment project
Developers will formally break ground Monday, May 9 on the Green Park Apartment Living development…

Uptown Marion wins state award for Streetscape Business Support Initiative
Uptown Marion has received the Main Street Business Support Award for the Streetscape Business Support…






