Marion, IA – Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) released the Marion Community Index for the third quarter of 2023. The report is informed by a business survey that allows MEDCO to measure the health, challenges, optimism, and opportunities of the organization’s business partners. Thirty-eight companies participated in Q3, a 20

The Marion Economic Development Corporation and its Board of Directors believe 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 November 7, 2023, voters will be asked to renew the existing PPEL levy

The Marion Economic Development Corporation and Marion Chamber of Commerce will jointly host candidate forums featuring individuals seeking a seat on the Marion City Council, Linn-Mar School Board, or Marion Independent School Board. The forums will take place Wednesday, October 25th from 5:00 – 8:15 p.m. at the Linn-Mar High School Large Auditorium,

Marion, IA – The City of Marion, Marion Economic Development Corp, the Marion Chamber of Commerce, and Uptown Marion Main Street District, collectively referred to as Team Marion, are issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the former Marion Public Library site, located at 1095 6th Avenue in Marion, Iowa. The RFP is issued to identify private

“Try a lot of things while you’re in high school, explore and see what you like the most,” said Ethan Krigbaum, Project Superintendent for Peak Construction. Krigbaum is a 2020 graduate of Linn-Mar High School, currently working on leading the construction of the district’s new administrative building. “I actually went to

Hupp Electric Motors provides a wide variety of electric motor repair, maintenance, testing, and engineering services and has been in business since 1912. The company was started by current President, Kevin Hupp’s great-grandfather. Hupp purchased the company in 2005 when his father retired. Listen in to part two of the 'Why I Built Here' series

Marion Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly was named the inaugural Mayor of the Year honoree among cities with more than 2,000 in population by the Iowa Mayors Association. The award was presented at the Association’s business meeting on Sept. 20, 2023, held during the Iowa of League of Cities Annual Conference & Exhibit in Cedar Rapids. The Mayor of the

Join us from 8:30-9:30 AM this Friday, August 25th for the next Startup Spotlight featuring Lee Ulrich of Iowa Coffee Roasters. Lee has been roasting coffee for almost 20 years now and has grown a following of customers who he loves to share his passion and his coffee with. Hear about Lee’s entrepreneurial journey as well as his lessons of small