http://www.mariontimes.comThe latest news from the Marion Times.http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1491After more than two years in the works, a groundbreaking was held last Wednesday, July 21, at the Marion Enterprise Center (MEC), which will open up nearly 300 acres of shovel-ready industrial ground on the eastern edge of Marion.Brandon Wellman2010-07-29http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1492The Marion Independent School District and the Linn-Mar Community School District have scheduled their student registration dates for the 2010-11 school year.Brandon Wellman2010-07-29http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1493The city of Marion has announced dates and times for its upcoming public input meetings regarding the uptown streetscape plan, which is currently in the works.2010-07-29http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1494The Marion Independent School District school board passed a five-year renewal of the district's Instructional Support Levy Monday night.Brandon Wellman2010-07-29http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1495"I fly in honor of them." That is what retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Don Thompson said last week when he was invited to fly on the 65-year-old Boeing B-17 bomber called "Aluminum Overcast" at the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. Cary J. Hahn2010-07-29http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1496The summer concert schedule in City Square Park continues tonight, Thursday, July 29, as the Marion Big Band is scheduled to play its final July concert at 7 p.m.2010-07-29http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1476City to start discussions with plasma arc companyBrandon Wellman2010-07-23http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1477One of the proposed changes to Uptown Marion in the city's Uptown streetscape plan has drawn considerable controversy of late: a suggestion to remove the Depot pavilion in City Square Park, taking down some of the park's trees so that the park is more open.Brandon Wellman2010-07-23http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1478The Marion Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Marion Movie Night tomorrow night, Friday, July 23, at Thomas Park. The movie being shown will be "The Blind Side."2010-07-23http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1479The Marion Historical Society will hold its annual ice cream social at the Granger House, 970 10th St., this Sunday, July 25, from 1 to 4 p.m.2010-07-23http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1480After a public hearing carried over from its first meeting in July, the Marion City Council unanimously approved an update to the city's comprehensive plan last Thursday, July 15.Brandon Wellman2010-07-23http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1481Although they've been gone neigh on some 66-plus years, two of Marion's famous Cherry Sisters are still entertaining guests.Cary J. Hahn2010-07-23http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1470Northern Marion's new hub at the intersection of 35th St. and Terrace Rd. should be well on its way toward development by winter, as the city council last week approved the final readings to rezone property northwest of the intersection to make way for what is being called The Villas on 35th.Brandon Wellman2010-06-25http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1471Two were still at large as of press time Tuesday in conjunction with an armed robbery that took place at Michello's Restaurant Monday night, June 21.Brandon Wellman2010-06-25http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1472He was born with the name Jacob Daniel Grawe, but everyone calls this soon-to-be Francis Marion Intermediate School fifth-grader "J.D." "I only call him Jacob Daniel when he's in trouble, but that's not very often," says his grandmother, Sheri Grawe of Marion.Cary J. Hahn2010-06-25http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1473The Linn County Fair is gearing up to launch on Wednesday, July 7, at the fairgrounds in Central City. The fair queen and princess will be crowned that evening, at the grandstand. The fair will run through Monday, July 12.Brandon Wellman2010-06-25http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1465Treharne: Depot removal only suggestion at this point in processBrandon Wellman2010-06-17http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1466The Linn-Mar Community School District has had its application for a state-funded four-year-old preschool grant approved, Executive Director of Student Services Julie Jensen said at Monday's Linn-Mar school board meeting.Brandon Wellman2010-06-17http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1467"I grew up across the street from the cannon on the Square," said Greg Hapgood Jr. when asked about his early years in Marion. His boyhood home is now Witte's End Coffee House. The funeral home where his father, Greg Hapgood Sr., worked was next door across the alley.Cary J. Hahn2010-06-17http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1423As road crews work to create the intersection between 35th St. and Tower Terrace Rd. in anticipation of northward growth in Marion, the first development is on its way to going in in the area, as the city council last week approved first readings to rezone property northwest of the intersection to make way for what is being called The Villas on 35th.Brandon Wellman2010-06-10http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1424For the first time this weekend, Marion residents looking for fresh produce and other home-grown goods will have two places to shop.Brandon Wellman2010-06-10http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1425Marion resident Kim Polley pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter earlier this week in the death of Daniel Meade of Hiawatha, as he was about to go to trial on second-degree murder charges.Brandon Wellman2010-06-10http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1426Marion By Moonlight continues tonight, Thursday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. in City Square Park, with a performance of high-energy dance music by Crazy Delicious.Brandon Wellman2010-06-10http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1427A lot of Joe Smiths of the world would like to be in show biz. A young Joe smith from Marion is no different. Meet Joe Smith: Marion High School Class of 2009. Joe, the son of Diane and Rory Smith of Marion, wants to be a vocal performer. Cary J. Hahn2010-06-10http://www.mariontimes.com/article.php?id=1412More World War II veterans will be able to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., this year, as a second Honor Flight has been added for later this month.Cary J. Hahn2010-06-03