Marion’s Annual Christmas in the Park celebration promises an evening of family fun on December 1 from 4 – 8 p.m. in Uptown Marion. Organizers are excited to announce the return of horse drawn rides, a traditional part of the…
Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Thursday August 24, the final Uptown Getdown event has been postponed one week. Boot Jack Band will wrap up the Uptown Getdown series on August 31st from 6-9:00 p.m. featuring country favorites. In…
Marion Announces Full Line-Up of September Events The City of Marion is bringing a parade back to Uptown Marion for the first time in four years. It will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. as part of…
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2023 CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Person: Amber Bisinger Title: Communications Manager Telephone Number: 319-743-6345 Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.cityofmarion.org MARION’S OWEN BLOCK BUILDING UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP City Dismisses Petition Seeking Title The Owen Block…
August 3 will kick off the 25th year of the Uptown Getdown music series hosted by the Marion Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held on 7th Avenue adjacent to City Square Park, in anticipation of construction beginning in…
CABOOSE IN MARION TO BE MOVED ON THURSDAY FOR RESTORATION WORK On Thursday morning, June 8, crews will begin the process of removing the caboose from City Square Park so that it can be refurbished and later reintroduced to the…
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2023 CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Person: Amber Bisinger Title: Communications Manager Telephone Number: 319-743-6345 Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.cityofmarion.org CITY OF MARION TO REDEDICATE SILENT SENTINEL STATUE ON MAY 4 The City of Marion…
Uptown Marion Wins Two State Awards for Placemaking & Housing Projects Main Street Iowa hosted the annual Main Street Iowa Development Awards celebration April 21, 2023 at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines. The program honored the…
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2023 CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact Person: Amber Bisinger Title: Communications Manager Telephone Number: 319-743-6345 Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.cityofmarion.org GAGE MISKIMEN APPOINTED TO REPRESENT WARD 1 ON MARION CITY COUNCIL The City of Marion…