Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How you can join Marion’s first-ever Big Marion Read
Coming up: Fall Into Marion Parade on the Marion Patch calendar
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 you can join Marion's first-ever Big Marion Read
- Marion restaurant owner's decade-long path to U.S. citizenship
Also on today's calendar: The Big Marion Read 2026 Kickoff and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
- Sunday: Some sun, nice and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• "Big Marion Read" aims to connect community through immersive reading (cbs2iowa.com) — Marion readers of all ages are invited to join the new Big Marion Read, a free six-week program from the Marion Public Library built around books themed on America's 250th anniversary. With kickoff activities Saturday and events like art contests, movie night, trivia, and a culinary class, residents can grab free books at the library, Marion Chamber, or Swamp Fox Bookstore. 
• Iowa restaurant owner becomes U.S. citizen after 10-year journey (kcci.com) — A Marion restaurant owner who runs New York Gyro is celebrating becoming a U.S. citizen after a decade-long journey from Pakistan. His story traces early financial struggles, building a business in Marion, and finally taking the oath in Des Moines with his family watching, underscoring the opportunities he's found in the community and country.
📸 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
- 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 - Varsity Girls Swimming & Diving - Burlington vs Cedar Rapids Kenned
Kennedy High School
6:00 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
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
📣 Marion Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone have any leads on rentals in Marion?
I recently started working at Linn Animal Hospital after moving back from Colorado after 24 years. I do have pets and would prefer a private landlord… (Nextdoor Indian Creek)
- Mister Car Wash posted a job opening for Guest Service Specialist in Marion. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Marion. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marion here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hiawatha
- Duane Arnold restart brings former operator home (cbs2iowa.com)
- Cedar Crossing hiring hundreds as Cedar Rapids casino gets closer to opening (kcrg.com)
Cedar Rapids
- Cedar Rapids Police Chief announces retirement date (1630kcjj.com)
- Bricks Bar & Grill remains a downtown Cedar Rapids staple, featured on Hometown Eats (cbs2iowa.com)
- Cedar Rapids listed in top 25 best U.S. cities for healthcare access (corridorbusiness.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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