Small Businesses Cash In On Holiday
By CBS2/FOX28 |Updated: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 |
New Uptown Marion restaurant to feature local foods
By The Gazette | Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014| MARION — Plans have been altered and the timetable pushed back, but completion is on the horizon for a local food-focused restaurant that will add a culinary twist to the Uptown…
Marion Marks 175 Years
By KCRG9 | Updated: Sunday, December 28, 2014 | MARION — In the past 175 years, Marion has cycled through a lot of brands. Established as the county seat in 1839, it held that title for 80 years until the seat…
Marion Holds Annual Christmas Event
By KCRG9 | Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014 | MARION — Marion held its annual Christmas in the Park celebration Friday night. This was the 22nd year for the event that kicks off the holiday season in Marion. The Marion Chamber…
New Entertainment Coming to Marion
By CBS2/FOX28 | Updated: Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 |
Giving Tree Theater branching out in Marion
By Diana Nollen, The Gazette | UPDATED: November 25, 2014 | Richie and Heather Akers of Cedar Rapids fell in love with theater, then with each other through theater. They're taking both loves to the next stage, turning a one-time movie theater…
Marion hopes artistic transformation of Uptown alley helps businesses
By KCRG9 | Updated: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 | MARION — Most people don’t think much about alleys. But they’re doing a lot more thinking in Marion these days after the community won a $350,000 grant to make one Uptown District alley…
Annual Uptown Marion Chocolate Walk
By CBS2/FOX28 | Updated: Friday, October 3, 2014 | MARION, IA - It's hard to find folks who don't like chocolate and shopping? It's a shopping experience that not only features chocolate but also helps local businesses. If you've ever driven…
Uptown Marion’s ImaginArt in the Alleys
By Jodi Harris, City Revealed | October 1, 2014 | It is no secret that Uptown Marion is fast becoming the niche community for anyone seeking those one-of-a-kind shopping and dining experiences, but there is more excitement to come with…