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Taxes, Scones, Salons, and Kirkwood Hackers: Marion News Week in Review, April 14

ALSO: Job listings, Craigslist listings, and police blotters for the week that was.

LAST CHANCE: What Day are Taxes for 2012 Due?

Tax updates, tax deadlines for 2012 taxes and where to get tax help in Marion.

Business Spotlight: Want Your Business/Employee Featured on Patch?

Find out what's happening in Marionwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Don't wait for us. We'll give a "shout out" to local small businesses who fill out the form below and upload a picture. You may need to scroll down on the form to see the "submit" button.

Republicans have the opportunity to pick up a seat in the Senate with Democrat Tom Harkin retiring. The GOP has a problem, though, who to nominate.

Find out what's happening in Marionwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The following information was provided by the Marion Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

The following information was provided by the Marion Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Zach Johnson has fallen to the middle of the pack after day number two at Augusta National.

New Salon Gearing Up for 2013 Prom Season: Marion Business Spotlight

SoTrue Salon & Spa opened in December. Read on to get your business featured on Patch.

Top 101 Most Popular Baby Boy and Girl Names Released

The U.S. Social Security Administration has released the most popular parents select for their bouncing baby boy or girl.

Zach Johnson is among the leaders as the 2013 Masters gets underway. He's ahead of Tiger Woods, but trails Marc Leishman, a 29-year-old Australian, who is tied with Spain's Sergio Garcia for the lead.

Movie reviews and movie times for theaters across Marion and Cedar Rapids. Let Patch help you decide what you're going to see this weekend. Movies to choose from include "The Host", "The Croods" and more.

Marion Home of the Week: What You Get for $1.1 Million

This week's featured home: 18 Squaw Ridge Road. Details: For Sale: $1,100,000 Bedrooms: 4 beds Bathrooms: 4 baths Single Family: 3,128 sq ft Lot: 482,209 sq ft Year Built: 1988 Heating Type: Forced air 

The following information was provided by the Marion Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

A rundown of recent news snipped from the Linn-Mar Community School District.

Driving on the Wrong Side of the Highway and Assault on a Peace Officer Charges: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Watch This: Linn-Mar 'Iron Lions' Robotics Team Triumphs at Minnesota Regional Competition

Watch as the Linn-Mar robotics team competes at the North Star Regional robotics competition in Minneapolis. The win vaults them into the world championships in St. Louis in April.

80/35 Music Festival Announces 2013 Lineup

Bands include St. Vincent, Wu Tang Clan and the Mumford's. See a full list of bands and ticket information here.

Marion Business Spotlight: Scones Don't Play 2nd Fiddle to Coffee at Wit's End Coffeehouse

Wit's End has made a few changes, but a few things that aren't changing are the delicious coffee and scones.

Theft and Assault Charges: Marion Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Marion Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Kirkwood Community College has released information about a data breach from an international IP address. The breach occurred on March 13.

ALSO: Good advice, for free; Linn County commercials casting call; a Marion boutique for sale; and why retro is a danger word on Craigslist.

Liz Mathis Not Running for Braley's House Seat in 2014

With several high profile positions open, Mathis says she is content to stay where she is for now.

Tickets for WWE wrestling in Cedar Rapids go on sale on Saturday for June event.

Are You Having a Garage Sale? List It on Patch for Free

Tell us about your garage sale and we will include your information in a free Marion area garage sale directory for the bargain hunters among us. It's free to add your garage sale.

The following information was provided by the Marion Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Several jobs listed inside: including receptionist, dental assistant, stylist, truck driver, night auditor and survey taker.


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