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MEDCO Publishes Third Quarter 2023 Marion Community Index
on Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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 Supports Renewing the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy
on Monday, October 23, 2023
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
City Council and School Board Candidate Forums Set for October 25th
on Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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 Partners Issue Request for Proposals for Former Marion Public Library Site
on Monday, October 16, 2023
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
Linn-Mar Alum Returns to His Roots
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on Monday, October 9, 2023
“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
Why I Built Here - The Story of Hupp Electric Motors
on Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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