Serious Accidents, the Casino Vote, and What Sells Best at Uncle Stan's Military Surplus?: Marion Patch Week in Review

What did we have this past week on Marion Patch? Take a gander below.

3 Marion Residents Sent to Hospital After Car Crash 

The Linn County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fiery car crash that sent three people to the hospital, including two with serious injuries, on Sunday.

Easter Season Approaches: Five Christian Book Suggestions to Consider from Noah's Archive of Marion

Are you interested in celebrating the spiritual aspects of the holiday rather than just the Easter Egg part of it? (don't worry we'll cover that part, too). Noah's Archive has a few books you should check out in it or other Christian book stores.

Iowa Patch Poll: Should State Union Workers Have to Pay Anything for Health Insurance?

Iowa is one of six states in which a large majority of state employees pay nothing toward their health insurance. Fair or unfair? Tell us what you think in the comments.

Marion Weather Alert: Winter Storm Watch as Another Batch of Snow Approaches Sunday. Three to Seven Inches Possible

You didn't think we were going to get out of Winter quickly and painlessly, did you?

Ankeny's Cops Against Cancer Needs Iowa's Help to Stay Afloat

The non-profit organization, founded by Ankeny police officer Craig Phinney to provide financial assistance to those battling cancer, has depleted its funding and is seeking public donations while it awaits word on grants.

What Are The Most Popular Selling Items at Uncle Stan's Military Surplus?

I've been curious about this establishment ever since I first drove through Marion. Motivated by this curiosity, I stopped in to see what the most popular items are at Uncle Stan's

So I feel like I am just a little more of a Marion community member now that I have my own library card. A library employee explains inside this link just how quick and easy the process was (I concur, it was indeed quick and easy)

Delicious fish frys are being held all around. Take a look at the map to see where, and click on the red marker for details.

Marion Scrabble Club Looking for More Members

The club, now more than a year old, meets every Thursday at the Marion Public Library.

Auditor Requests Investigation of Voting Complaint from Linn County Casino Vote

Joel Miller is investigating a complaint of possible voter fraud during the casino gambling election on Tuesday.

Lost and Found, are there any Vegans in Cedar Rapids?, the mystery 27" television, a Home Depot jacket you'd have to be pretty awesome to pull off, and flirty females wanted for selling male scent.

Iowa Summer Camp 2013: Tell Us About Your Camp

Patch is collecting information about summer camps in Iowa for a summer camp guide for 2013. This is your chance to tell us about the camp your group, faith-community or organization is operating.

Linn County Casino Gambling Vote Final Results

With 100 percent of precincts counted, a vote of 36,876 Yes to 23,391 No, 61.9 percent of Linn County voters have given the green light to a new Linn County Casino.

Man Identified in Fatal Crash on Mount Vernon Road

Authorities say John Alderhof, 45, of Cedar Rapids, was killed in a car wreck on Monday on Mount Vernon Road SE.