Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How will Marion’s Purple Wagon use its new $15,000 grant?
Coming up on the Marion Patch calendar: Culinary Class: Making Johnny Cakes
Hey there, Marion! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Marion's Purple Wagon use its new $15,000 grant?
- How Marion is stepping up for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Also on today's calendar: Adult Book Discussion: 1776 by David McCullough and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
- Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Five Iowa Main Street businesses win $75,000 in state grants to fuel growth (northiowatoday.com) — A Marion small business, The Purple Wagon, just secured a $15,000 state Open 4 Business grant to help expand its downtown operations. The award is part of $75,000 shared by five Iowa Main Street businesses, aimed at boosting local jobs, services, and economic activity in their communities. 
• Waypoint marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Cedar Rapids (cbs2iowa.com) — Marion's mayor has officially proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, joining neighboring cities in supporting Waypoint's services across Linn County. The nonprofit is urging residents to learn the signs of abuse, use its free 24/7 support line, and look for purple ribbons symbolizing solidarity with survivors throughout the region.
📸 Around Marion
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marion
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★ Featured events ★
- Culinary Class: Making Johnny Cakes →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
1:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Longfellow "Pop" Into Learning Night
Longfellow Elementary School
5:00 pm - Freshman/Sophomore Football - Grinnell vs Marion
Marion High School > Marion Stadium
5:00 pm - Varsity Football - Grinnell vs Marion
Marion High School > Marion Stadium
7:30 pm - Level 2 Girls Cross Country - Bob Mudd Lynx Invitational
North Linn High School
8:30 am - Varsity Girls Cross Country - Bob Mudd Lynx Invitational
North Linn High School
8:30 am - Varsity Volleyball - Westside Invite
Jefferson High School
8:30 am - Adult Book Discussion: 1776 by David McCullough →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
1:30 pm - 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 - Middle School Boys Cross Country -
Williamsburg
4:15 pm - Tween & Teen Basic Cooking Class: Make Your Own Pasta Bowl →
Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue, Marion
5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
📣 Marion Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My small white woth black ears and a few spots chihuahua got out from 23rd Ave.
Of anyonensees her, please let me know. Shes half deaf and skittish but doesnt bit. 319.206.8472 (Nextdoor 29th Ave) - ISO a plumber:
Hey any plumbers out here that can access this issue water has been backing up from this drain in my basement, I don't know if there's a line… (Nextdoor Sunburst)
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Marion. Apply here.
- Presbyterian Homes & Services posted a job opening for Server / Dietary Aide in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hiawatha
- Sentinel Financial rebrands, opens new Hiawatha location (corridorbusiness.com)
Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids Police release new crime statistics report (kcrg.com)
- Linn County needs Data Center Advisory Committee members. Here's how residents can volunteer (kcrg.com)
- Sunny, breezy, and warmer (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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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