Every year a collaboration between local developers, utilities, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority results in a BEST of Iowa annual report. BEST stands for Business Expansion and Strategic Trends, which is a statewide business retention and expansion program. BEST is a national model for using existing business data collected through interviews

The following article is gathered from interviews with Greg Semler, Marion Independent High School Principal (MHS), and Bruce Weisinger, the former Building Trades instructor. Along with Larry Twachtmann, former MHS principle, they have made this program as successful and influential as it is now. This exclusive article will be looking at the history of the

Fifty community leaders participated in a virtual “Marion Legislative Day” on February 2nd. Marion Economic Development Corporation organized the event in partnership with the City of Marion, Marion Chamber of Commerce, Linn-Mar, and Marion Independent Schools. Staff, board members, and council members from each organization had the opportunity

Linn County COVID-19 Status Update Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccination will begin Monday, February 1. This phase includes persons 65 and older and specific populations vulnerable to high risk of exposure or severity of illness. Currently, populations included in Phase 1A and persons 65 and older and may receive vaccine at any time. Vaccine supply is