About The Marion Cultural and Entertainment District (CED):

Uptown Marion is proud to have been recognized by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs as a Cultural and Entertainment District (CED).

Iowa Cultural Districts are well-recognized, labeled, mixed-use, compact areas of a city or town in which a high concentration of cultural facilities serves as the anchor.

For more information on Iowa's Cultural & Entertainment Districts, go to: http://www.iowahistory.org/historic-preservation/cultural_districts/index.html

Marion's CED Mission Statement:

Promote Marion's Cultural & Entertainment District as a preferred destination by creating a vibrant uptown community where area residents and visitors gather to shop, dine, and experience eclectic entertainment and cultural opportunities.

Those currently serving on the CED Steering Committee:

Sandy Rosenberger: CED Director &  Uptown Marion Business Owner

Nick Abouassaly: Attorney

Jill Ackerman: Marion Chamber of Commerce President

Craig Adamson: Business Owner &  Marion City Council Member

Dennis Frevert: Meterologist & Marion Arts Council Member

Karen Hoyt: Retired Art Teacher

Ann Kiesling: Marion Resident

Kay Lammers: Marion City Council Member

Jo Pearson: Marion Library Assistant Director

Marna Rehage: Marion Heritage Center Volunteer Coordinator

Gae Sharp-Richardson: Uptown Marion Business Owner

Tom Treharne: City of Marion Planning & Development Director