Uptown Marion
Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop
A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed with a side of retro. State of Mind, opened May 17 at 1107 Seventh Ave. Suite 106, offers a kaleidoscope of colorful novelties and handcrafted…
Prouty leaving as Uptown Marion Main Street director
Uptown Marion Main Street director Brooke Prouty is leaving her position for a new role…
Marion study: New approaches can address most Uptown parking issues
There are some parking concerns in Uptown Marion, based largely in specific areas and at…
Real Estate Showcase to feature commercial opportunities in Uptown Marion
Uptown Marion will be hosting the Uptown Real Estate Showcase event Thursday, May 2, designed…
Marion mayor: Central Plaza is ‘crowning jewel’ of recent improvement projects
The March 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Plaza project in City Square Park represents…
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…
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…
Uptown Marion wins two Main Street Iowa development awards
Uptown Marion received two top awards at the Main Street Iowa Development Awards program April…
Marion’s Uptown Real Estate Showcase returns after hiatus
Entrepreneurs, prospective business owners and aspiring building owners will have an opportunity to tour current…
Marion launches online survey for Central Plaza amenities input
The city of Marion and the Central Plaza Steering Committee are seeking input from residents…
Marion launches innovation and support grant for small businesses
The City of Marion is launching a Business Innovation & Support Grant specifically for small…
Uptown Marion Market opens on new festival street
The Uptown Marion Market season starts on Saturday, June 11 from 8 a.m. to noon…
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…
Marion kicks off holiday season with Small Business Saturday
Uptown Marion and Marion Chamber of Commerce invite shoppers to kick-off the holiday season with…
Urban Pie, Scoopski’s Uptown Creamery close amid Marion construction woes
It has already been a tough 19 months for small businesses in Uptown Marion needing…
Uptown Marion transformation underway
To increase foot traffic and develop a more vibrant community, the city of Marion is…