by Connor Morgan | CBS2 | Saturday, November 26th 2016 MARION, Iowa (CBS2/FOX28) — Black Friday is the most popular day of shopping in the entire year for Americans, but Small Business Saturday is arguably the most important day for mom and…
By Corridor Business Journal | Nov 30, 2016 The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded $75,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants for work on the White Elephant building in the Czech Village/New Bohemian Main Street District in Cedar Rapids,…
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa District a $75,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant for the Kuba-Kurtz Buildings. Located at 1038 and 1048 7th Avenue, the Kuba-Kurtz Buildings face City Square Park…
By Cedar Rapids Moms Blog |November 14, 2016 We all know the holidays can be stressful, from deciding who’s going to make the turkey, to addressing and stamping the Holiday cards. Whether you’re a shopper who likes to plan ahead,…
Submitted Blog Post | Go Cedar Rapids | November 2016 ENJOY A VERY MERRY MARION 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE MARION! Uptown Marion and the Marion Chamber of Commerce are here to help you get in the holiday spirit by…
By Cindy Hadish, City Revealed, November 1, 2016 Mayor Ron Corbett issued his “gavel challenge” after the September flood in Cedar Rapids, encouraging people to support flood-affected businesses. Corbett called on residents to visit at least 10 of the flood-affected…
By Makayla Tendall | The Gazette | Oct 22, 2016 at 4:00 pm MARION — Abandoning an earlier idea of tearing down Marion’s library and building a larger one there as part of a mixed-use project, the library board and…
Marion Times | October 20th, 2016 Jake Balcom's "Alley Blome" During the alley project's visioning process, many community members requested plant material, seating and artwork inspired by nature. So a few benches and planters with seasonal greenery will be scattered…
By Alyssa James, Correspondent | Marion Times | October 20th, 2016 Uptown Marion is a place of charm, culture, and discovery. While it is undergoing lots of changes, it is growing and adding new businesses. Each business is unique and…
By R'becca Groff, correspondent | The Gazette | Oct 12, 2016 at 3:00 pm MARION — Korrina Dawson had been managing a spa and billiards store, but she knew she wanted to make a change. She had been interested in the…