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Top 9: Superintendent's $225K Golden Parachute, Ban for Facebook Backpack 'Joke', Charges Dropped in Death of 2 Children

A Johnston man is facing charges in connection with an incident in which an 8-year-old was found in possession of a gun at a local elementary school.

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Tony Nevett and Princess Stella of Danny Strikes Out In America to Sign Kids Books at Marion Library

The children's book signing is Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at Marion Public Library.

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Free and Inexpensive Thoughtful Last Minute Mother's Day 2013 Gift Ideas for Mom (Blog)

Did you know that as many as 86% of American moms feel unappreciated? Is there any chance that your mom may fall into that group? You may want to think through the number of times you’ve called or visited her in the past month as a guide to answering that

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MAP: Hunt for Garage Sales in Marion, Cedar Rapids Area (and Add Your Sale)

Take a look at garage sale listings for this week, and add your own by clicking the "add" button in the upper right corner of the map. See more directions below the map.

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Top 9: 'Works Bomb' Thrown at Home, Record Breaking Drake Relay Run, Doodle 4 Google Winner, 110 MPH Police Chase

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that a Johnston police officer was not justified in stopping a car with license plate covers the officer said were tinted, so evidence collected leading to the driver's drunken driving conviction must be thrown out.

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Iowa's 'Bike Friendliness' is Slipping: Should Iowans Do More to Support Cycling?

Iowa's ranking as a bike friendly state is slipping.

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50 Artists Expected, Lots of Good Food and 'Come-As-You-Are' Culture at 2013 Marion Arts Festival

Mark your calendars. The date is Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in City Square Park. This is the 21st annual arts festival. The event draws from throughout the state and region and has earned national recognition.

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Marion Rotary International Member Recognized by White House as ‘Champion of Change’

  • May 1, 2013

In April, Tom Barnes was recognized by the White House as a ‘Champion of Change’ for his outstanding work with Rotary International and his project, Shoes for Kids (S4K).

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Abdelkader Education Project - Annual May Forum

The Abdelkader Education Project will host the 5th annual AEP Forum on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the historic Elkader Opera House beginning at 2:00 p.m.

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Marion Trails Finally Reopen 2 Weeks After Flooding

Boyson and Lindale trail systems have reopened.

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