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Winter Storm Crashes, Casino Fans and Foes Make Final Pitches, Improving Marion for Disabled: Marion News Week in Review

Plus Linn-Mar Winter sports achievements, Marion apple fight club, Lady Antebellum coming to town, an air quality alert sounded, and what happens if lawmakers don't reach an agreement on sequestration... oh wait... bummer, I guess they already

Is Waterpark Offer a Game Changer for Linn County Casino Push?

Riverside Casino CEO offers a $30 million indoor water park with bowling center and event space if voters reject casino.

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Bruce Braley Calls Out Steve King for Violence Against Women Vote

Braley who announced he will run for the US Senate Seat being vacated by Sen. Tom Harkin, tweeted about King's vote against a Senate version of VAWA.

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Marion Native Wasendorf Transfered to High Security Prison in Indiana

Wasendorf is the founder of Cedar Falls-based brokerage firm Peregrine Financial Group. He pleaded guilty to embezzling over $200 million.

Allen's Orchard of Marion Takes 'Fight Club' Approach to Drought 2013

The drought of 2012 was devastating for some apple orchards in the Midwest, so many orchards are looking wearily ahead to 2013.

Iowa trailed by 18 points in the first half but pulled off a huge comeback in the 2nd half to win 75-70.

Linn County Casino Campaigns Raise $2.25 Million and Spend $2.2 Million in 6 Weeks

Campaign finance reports were released today, and they show big money, high stakes for the election on whether Linn County should have a casino.

Is Marion a Hard Place to Get Around for the Disabled?

1 in 10 sidewalk ramps in Marion comply with the Americans with Disability Act. It will cost an estimated $2.9 million to bring the worst offending sidewalk ramps into ADA compliance.

Lady Antebellum Concert Announced for U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids: How to Get Tickets

Lady Antebellum is performing on June 1, on the heels of the release of their fourth latest album Golden. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 8.

Marion Fire Dept. Responds to Crash on Snow-Covered Road

The crash occurred on C Avenue East near Echo Hill Road.

The Marion Fire Department, and other agencies, responded to a crash this morning near Echo Hill Road, that was due to snowy conditions.

Latham Won't Run for Senate; Congressman Steve King Hasn't Decided

King issued a statement on his Facebook page Wednesday afternoon that he wouldn't rush into a decision on running for U.S. Senate.

Georgia Man Sent to Hospital Following Semi Crash in Linn County

Linn County Sheriff's are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday afternoon.

Report: Woman With Marion Ties Fatally Shot by Police First Pointed Loaded Gun at Officer

Cedar Rapids Police Officers Mitchell Magill and Adrienne Phelps are justified in the fatal shooting of Desirae Daniel and no charges are recommended, according to an investigation by Linn County Attorney.

Marion Chamber: Linn County Casino Will Support 'Quality of Life in Marion'

Voting is underway for a special election for casino gambling in Linn County. Election Day is on March 5.

Linn-Mar Winter Athletic Achievements

Here are the Winter Sports Achievements via the Linn-Mar Community Schools homepage.

If lawmakers don't strike a deal, an automatic budget cut would begin that would trim $85 billion from the budget between March and September. (Spoiler alert, they didn't strike a deal yet)

Air Quality Advisory Issued for Linn County

Linn County Public Health issued an air quality advisory for the 24 hours earlier this week.


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