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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 Linn-Mar plans to handle a near-capacity high school by 2030
  • Where Allen's Orchard fits among Iowa's best fall farm getaways

Also on today's calendar: MakerSpace Open Hours and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Linn-Mar enrollment analysis shows shifting student numbers (cbs2iowa.com) — Families in Marion are being told Linn-Mar High School will see rising enrollment over the next four years, even as overall district numbers slowly decline. District leaders say the building can handle the temporary surge through scheduling and staffing adjustments, while long-term projections show smaller elementary classes and shifting housing patterns shaping future enrollment.
   

• The 6 best Iowa City area pumpkin patches, orchards for fall fun (press-citizen.com) — Marion residents looking for fall fun can head to Allen's Orchard on 10th Street, a long-running you-pick spot with more than 50 apple varieties, donuts, hayrack rides and family games. The roundup also points to other nearby pumpkin patches and farms, giving you several easy day-trip options across eastern Iowa as autumn approaches.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Cedar Rapids

  • Public meetings scheduled for review of Morgan Valley Energy Center rezoning application (kcrg.com)
  • Anamosa library receives book collection highlighting different paths to parenthood (cbs2iowa.com)
  • Morning storms, a break before our next round (kcrg.com)

Palo

  • Central City council supports proposed data center (kcrg.com)

Ok Marion! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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