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Hello Marion! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Marion restaurateur finally achieved his American citizenship dream
Also on today's calendar: The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Marion restaurant owner becomes U.S. citizen after 10-year journey (kcrg.com) — A Marion restaurant owner who immigrated from Pakistan in 2016 has just become a U.S. citizen after a decade-long journey, celebrating the news at his New York Gyro location in town. His story highlights years of hard work, personal loss, and the opportunities he's found building a business and family in Marion and across Iowa. 
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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★ Featured events ★
- Fall Into Marion Parade →
Marion
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Varsity Football - Marion vs Davenport North
Brady Street Stadium
7:15 pm - The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
12:00 pm - Spark in the Park →
Lowe Park, 4500 N Thenth St., Marion
11:00 am - Chair Yoga with Tammy →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
1:00 pm - Teen Crochet Class →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
4:00 pm - Varsity Girls Tennis - Marion vs Maquoketa
Maquoketa High School
4:00 pm - Freshman Volleyball - Iowa City West vs Marion
Marion High School > Red Gym
5:00 pm - A Forum on Aging: Resources for Your Journey →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
5:00 pm - Sophomore Volleyball - Independence vs Marion
Marion High School > Red Gym
5:00 pm - Junior Varsity Volleyball - Independence vs Marion
Marion High School > Red Gym
6:00 pm - Sensory Stations →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
3:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Cedar Rapids Police Chief David L.
Dostal announced his retirement today, closing a career that has spanned more than three decades of service to the Cedar Rapids community. Dostal… (Nextdoor ) - Cedar Rapids City Manager Announces Finalists for Fire Chief Position, Meet and Greet Event
------ City Manager Pomeranz carefully reviewed the Civil Service Commission's Certified List of Fire Chief Candidates and invited all four to Cedar… (Nextdoor )
- Mister Car Wash posted a job opening for Guest Service Specialist in Marion. Apply here.
- IICRC posted a job opening for Restoration Technician in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hiawatha
- Cedar Crossing hiring hundreds as Cedar Rapids casino gets closer to opening (kcrg.com)
- NextEra, Dept. of Energy discuss $1.9B Duane Arnold restart loan (cbs2iowa.com)
- i9 Investigation: Would you move somewhere if the town paid you? Three Iowa towns are betting on it — but is it working? (kcrg.com)
Cedar Rapids
- Orchestra Iowa's Bachtoberfest returns with concerts in Cedar Rapids, Amana and Iowa City (cbs2iowa.com)
- Cedar Rapids Police Chief announces retirement date (1630kcjj.com)
- Photos: Demonstrators in Cedar Rapids protest proposed gas-fired power plant (homegrowniowan.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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