A four-block stretch of 10th Street in Marion was vandalized with racist and anti-Semitic graffiti, including swastikas, during the early hours of Thursday morning. “At least one vehicle was spray-painted, as were city streets, city sidewalks, light posts, and some businesses and homes between the 700 block and the 1100 block of 10th Street right […]
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Marion issues mask requirement for city buildings; all 99 counties reach high rate of COVID-19 spread, says CDC
The City of Marion announced on Wednesday it is reintroducing COVID-19 mitigation measures lifted earlier this year, in response to increased spread of the Delta variant in Iowa and Linn County. “City employees and members of the public visiting City facilities are now required to wear face coverings,” the city’s statement said. “In addition, all […]
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Iowa House passes bill allowing landlords to discriminate against people receiving federal housing assistance
On Monday, the Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill already approved by the Senate, which would overturn ordinances in Iowa City, Marion and Des Moines that prevent landlords from discriminating against people who receive federal housing assistance. In addition to invalidating existing ordinances, SF 252 (formerly SSB 1079) would also prohibit any local government […]
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Local officials declare State of Emergency as more than 100,000 Linn County residents remain without power
Linn County residents continue to feel the impact of the derecho that moved through the state on Monday. The Linn County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency for the county during its Wednesday meeting. Shortly after, Marion Mayor Nick Abou-Assaly announced a State of Emergency in Marion. Marion’s State of Emergency declaration is […]
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City of Marion announces overnight curfew, temporary shelter location
The City of Marion will be enacting a curfew as damage from Monday’s storm is being cleaned up. The curfew starts Tuesday night and will be in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The city wants residents to stay home “for their safety so that streets can be cleared of debris and fallen utilities,” […]
