News & Happenings

Ben and Katy Davis, new owners of The Marion Chocolate Shop, will host their first retail event on Saturday, June 26 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at 1244 7th Avenue in Marion. A ribbon cutting will be held prior…

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A project decades in the making, the City of Marion and design consultant RDG Planning + Design are ready to share the plans for the 7th Avenue Reconstruction and Streetscape Project in Uptown Marion. An online presentation and input session…

Eagle View Partners announces its newest development project, Broad and Main, designed to add residential density and commercial vibrancy to the Uptown Marion district. Eagle View submitted its site plan to the City of Marion earlier this month, beginning the…

  Make the holidays memorable this year with a new spin on Christmas In The Park with new safe activities for families to do at home or at their leisure in the community. See Santa, write a letter, or enjoy…

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa District a $75,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant for the Monuments Building. Located at 743 10th Street Marion, the Monuments Building has long been in the…

The Uptown Marion and Marion Chamber staff are working with the City of Marion in Derecho recovery efforts. Thank you for your patience in responding to regular business requests.     RELATED NEWS SBA Ready To Assist Iowa Businesses Low-interest…

This year the annual Eat. Drink. & Be Marion Pub Crawl Fundraiser held on July 16th looked much different. Past events held in the Uptown District featured live music, food and drink specials for upwards of 400 people. The proceeds…

Uptown Marion Main Street is working to support local businesses and maintain a positive downtown experience during the COVID-19. Now, as recovery efforts progress and we look ahead, we need your help to identify and profile the types of eating…