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Coffee in hand, Marion? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to get your flood-damaged items hauled away for free

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Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Turning cloudy and cool, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• KXEL Morning News for Tue. Sep. 22, 2026 (kxel.com) — Marion residents dealing with recent flooding can schedule free bulk pickup for damaged items through the city's Public Works Department, now through October 2. You can request collection online or by calling during weekday office hours, with most non-hazardous household flood debris accepted. This is a key chance to clear out water-damaged belongings at no cost.
   

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