As 2025 comes to a close, Marion continues to move forward with strong momentum and a clear sense of purpose. This year marked the first full year of MEDCO’s Partnering in Moving Marion Forward capital campaign, setting the foundation for the community’s five-year economic development goals. Throughout 2025, MEDCO focused on aligning people,

MARION, IOWA — November 18, 2025 — After more than 85 years of serving Eastern Iowa, Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (Linn County REC) is proud to announce that it will officially become Corridor Energy Cooperative on December 8, 2025. The rebrand reflects the cooperative’s growing membership, commitment to innovation, and

Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) is pleased to announce that MacArthur Company, a nationally recognized and employee-owned distributor of commercial building products, has established a new location in the Marion Enterprise Center. The company has purchased the former Twenty40 Building Concepts facility located at 6455 Partners Avenue and has

Marion, IA – ESCO Electric Company, a subsidiary of the ESCO Group (Scintilla), announced the construction of a new facility along Highway 151 near Highway 13 earlier this year, reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to Marion and the region’s workforce. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place Wednesday, November 12th at

The annual Partnering to Move Marion Forward Bus Tour took place last month with back-to-back morning and afternoon sessions, capped off by a networking luncheon at the Marion Library. The event drew enthusiasm from participants and was a resounding success! Both tours followed the same route, with the first stop featuring the new Marion High School

As Marion grows, so does its need for high-quality, accessible healthcare. In response, healthcare providers across the region are investing in new facilities and services that are transforming how and where Marion residents receive care. Two full-service emergency departments have recently opened in Marion, dramatically improving local access to 24/7

Parry Labs, a defense technology company delivering modular, open software and digital infrastructure for the modern battlespace, is expanding its footprint in Marion, Iowa with a move to a larger space in Uptown Marion, doubling capacity and accelerating the development of the digital infrastructure modern defense demands. The Marion team is on the front

As we reach the midpoint of 2025, Marion’s business community continues to show resilience and adaptability in a climate that remains complex and uncertain. Through MEDCO’s in-person Business Voice Calls (BVCs) conducted with local employers so far this year, MEDCO is hearing a measured but forward-looking attitude. The conversations have had a