Fire in Marion High School, Linn County Poll Shows Close Casino Race, Prayers for the Departing Pope: Marion News Week in Review, Feb. 10 - Feb. 17

Chief: Marion High School Fire Likely Caused By Electrical Malfunction

Firefighters responded to a fire in the science lab at Marion High School last Sunday, which was minor and likely caused by an electrical malfunction.

Linn County Sheriff: Car Chase Leads to Drug Charges

Linn County deputies arrested two people, Michael Fekete and Leilani Yvette Irvine-Bolton, after a car chase on Saturday.

2013 State Wrestling Results: 7 Linn-Mar Wrestlers Earn Places

The Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament ended on Saturday. Linn-Mar sent 12 wrestlers to Des Moines, with seven wrestlers earning places.

Operation Quickfind Update: Authorities Locate Missing Teen

Dakota Gaines, a 16-year-old teen that had been last seen on Tuesday, was located. Authorities have canceled the Operation Quickfind for him. 

Where to Get Your Girl Scout Cookie Fix in Marion

It's that time of year again. Get out your wallets and get ready to snack on some of your favorite sweet treats, courtesy of the Girl Scouts of America.

5 Cars if You're Feeling Presidential: New and Used Auto Sales Around Marion

President's Day is Monday, so this is in honor of our forefathers. If you are in the market for a vehicle or just like to know what's out there, here's a few choices: there are Cadillacs, Lincolns, Beemers, and Hummers to serve as your Ground Force One.

Are Banks Open on President's Day in Marion?

Most, but not all, local banks and credit unions are closed on President's Day in Marion.

Cedar Rapids Republican Steve Rathje to Run for Braley's Congressional Seat

Rathje is the second candidate this week to announce he will run for Iowa's First Congressional District. Democrat Pat Murphy of Dubuqe will also seek the seat.

Pope Benedict XVI Resignation: Local Leader Prays for Guidance for Catholic Church

The principal of Cedar Rapids Xavier, a Catholic school that draws students from around the area, discussed how they are addressing Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he plans to retire.

Democrat Pat Murphy Will Run for Braley's First Congressional Seat

The Democrat from Dubuque was Speaker of the Iowa House from 2007 to 2011.

Chuck Grassley Seeks U.S. Senate Support to Keep Wrestling in the Olympic Games

First Iowa wrestling icons Dan Gable, Cael Sanderson and Jake Varner vowed to change the vote to drop wrestling from the Olympics. Now, Sen. Chuck Grassley and a colleague want the United States Senate to register official disapproval of the move.

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Dave Loebsack, a Democrat from Iowa City, is among three congressman who will file a resolution opposing the International Olympic Committee decision to drop wrestling.

Entire State of Iowa Freaks Out Over the IOC's Decision to Drop Olympic Wrestling

Everyone from Iowa wrestling legend Dan Gable to Governor Terry Branstad had something to say to the International Olympic Committee.

What's Open and What's Closed for President's Day in Marion and Linn County?

Some are working on President's Day, some aren't. Some operations are open, and some are closed. Patch has the run down.

Watch This: Linn-Mar Bowman Woods Elementary School Pulls Off Another Gangnam Style Parody

I'm not sure if all of the teachers had the dance entirely down, but I give them credit for their thoroughness in introducing everyone.

Cedar Rapids Police: Student Approached Enroute to McKinley Middle School

Police seeking information about man in a van reported to have been following a child to school.

A poll by an independent consulting firm shows a narrow margin of support for the casino proposal well within the margin of error. But the margin of error is a significant five percent.

Operation Quickfind: Missing Teen Last Seen in Northeast Cedar Rapids

If you see Brendon Martin, 14, notify your local law enforcement officials.