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| FEATURED PHOTO · Attendees of Marion Mayor Paul Rehn's State of the City Address last Tuesday, January 26, look on as Rehn outlines the city's progress and accomplishments in 2009. Rehn also urged Marion residents to find ways to contribute to the town, such as by voting and being counted in the 2010 Census. | Brandon Wellman |
Rehn to Marion residents in State of the City Address: 'Ask what you can do for your city'
by Brandon Wellman · February 8th, 2010
After citing Marion's major 2009 projects and looking ahead to the next year, Mayor Paul Rehn took liberties with one of President John F. Kennedy's speeches, changing it to say: "Ask not what your city can do for you, ask what you can do for your city."
Linn-Mar begins planning 2010-11 budget
by Amanda Piell · February 8th, 2010
Difficult and uncertain times are ahead for the Linn-Mar Community School District's budget, as Business Administrator Dave Nicholson reported on his budget preparation process to the Linn-Mar school board at its meeting on Monday night.
Linn-Mar sees reduction in energy usage
by Amanda Piell · February 8th, 2010
Linn-Mar Community School District Associate Superintendent Rick Ironside presented a report on the district's energy usage in the past year at Monday night's meeting of the Linn-Mar school board.
Marion artist commissioned for centennial Scout piece
by Cary J. Hahn · February 8th, 2010
It was Robert Baden-Powell, a British army officer who created the Boy Scout movement with his Boys' Brigade in 1907 in England. It was 100 years ago, on February 8, 1910, that Chicago publisher William Boyce created the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts across the country will celebrate Boyce and his organization this coming Monday and will continue with celebratory centennial events throughout the year.
MEDCO, Chamber oppose C.R. 'buy local' resolution
by Brandon Wellman · January 28th, 2010
The Marion Chamber of Commerce and the Marion Economic Development Company (MEDCO) came out last week against a recent Cedar Rapids resolution giving preference to Cedar Rapids businesses in municipal bids.
City council approves 10th St., 35th St. bids
by Brandon Wellman · January 28th, 2010
The city of Marion is prepping for two major street projects that should get underway this spring.
Accidents send two L-M buses to the repair shop
by Brandon Wellman · January 28th, 2010
The recent rash of severe winter weather has taken its toll on Linn-Mar's bus fleet, putting two of the district's buses temporarily out of service in less than a week, but causing no injuries.
Linn-Mar graduate's 'Idol' audition cut from broadcast
by Brandon Wellman · January 28th, 2010
Linn-Mar graduate Kelsey Madsen may have auditioned for the current season of "American Idol," but those hoping to see her on last week's Wednesday, January 20, episode were disappointed.
Banasik's lead soldiers bivouac in Marion
by Cary J. Hahn · January 28th, 2010
Thousands of soldiers fight famous battles in Orv Banasik's basement game room. And for 50 years, since the centennial of the American Civil War, he has marveled over the details of uniforms, the tactics of generals and has studied the lands and seas where they fought.
Marion school board approves bid for construction of new Vernon Middle School
by Brandon Wellman · January 7th, 2010
Almost a year after the Marion Independent School District's bond vote for the project, the Marion school board Monday night approved a $14,437,101 bid from Miron Construction of Cedar Rapids for building a replacement for Vernon Middle School.
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