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

The First Regular Session of the 89th Iowa General Assembly kicked off on Monday, January 11th. The first two weeks of a session are typically ceremonial. This year is very different, as legislators see an urgency to get moving in case a COVID outbreak shuts down the process. Last week over 100 new bills were introduced almost every day, and there are no

The Marion Economic Development Corporation and its Board of Directors believes our K-12 education system plays a vital role in equipping the next generation of leaders to be future ready. Strategic capital investments in school facilities are essential to supporting that mission. On Tuesday, March 2, voters in the Marion Independent School District will

Last week, the Linn County Worksite Wellness Committee provided the following update related to the COVID-19 vaccine and its distribution in Linn County: We are still in Phase 1a of vaccine distribution. This includes: Healthcare Personnel. Paid and unpaid people serving in heathcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to

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 formal City approval process. The project will be made available to the public for the first time

DES MOINES - Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation continues to require that when people are in an indoor public space, and unable to social distance for 15 minutes or longer, masks are required to be worn. Spectator