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Marion, Iowa is located in Linn County. Zip codes in Marion, IA include 52302. More Marion information.

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1 hr ago | The Gazette

Cedar Rapids also open to Plasma Power plant site

Plasma Power has mostly focused on Marion for locating a power plant, but Cedar Rapids also would be interested in being home to a power plant using plasma-arc technology to zap garbage into energy.

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Sun Feb 12, 2012

KGAN

Quintuplet lambs born on Eastern Iowa farm

MARION, Iowa -- A Marion farmer gets the surprise of a lifetime. One of his sheep overcame great odds while giving birth last Saturday.

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The Gazette

Thornburg - Thorp

Together with their families, Amanda Thornburg and Nicolas Thorp are pleased to announce their engagement.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

KCRG

Jimmy John's Coming to Downtown Cedar Rapids

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops, known for its fresh ingredients, quick service and delivery, is coming to downtown Cedar Rapids.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

KGAN

A Further Look At Procedures In Sheriff Shipley OWI Case

MARION, IA - On Friday the Marion Police Department agreed to speak about general procedures in evaluating drivers for an OWI after CBS2/FOX28 received questions in the case of Keokuk County Sheriff Jeff Shipley.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

ESPN

Three NC State recruits on McDonald's roster

ESPNU's Dave Telep and Paul Biancardi look at the players selected to the backcourt of the East and West rosters for the 2012 McDonald's All American game.

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Hawk Eye

Janey slated to play the blues in Fairfield

Snowflakes are starting to hit the ground, and the temperature is dropping lower and lower, so this is the time to join with the Southeast Iowa Blues Society and kick those winter blues.

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KWQC-TV Davenport

Marion negotiating on trash-to-gas contract

The city of Marion is in a position to want the trash of other nearby cities so it can meet the requirements of a proposed plant that will turn garbage into energy.

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KEYC Television, Mankato, MN

Marion negotiating on trash-to-gas contract

MARION, Iowa - The city of Marion is in a position to want the trash of other nearby cities so it can meet the requirements of a proposed plant that will turn garbage into energy.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

WOI-TV West Des Moines

Marion sheep farmer sees delivery of quintuplets

Farmer Bret Blackford, who farms near Marion, says 1 of his ewes had grown to the size of a 55-gallon oil barrel, so he knew something big was going to happen.

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The Gazette

Bedbug bill tries to hold tenants accountable for infestation

Bedbugs are creeping their way into the Iowa Legislature as landlords try to make tenants more accountable for an infestation.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

The Gazette

Sweet on sweets for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day, the holiday to celebrate your loved ones, is also the holiday for sweets.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

KCRG

Police: Drunk Driver Went 60 MPH, Ran Red Light in Cedar Rapids

Police said a Marion man showed "several signs of impairment" after a chase early Sunday morning through northeast Cedar Rapids.

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Sun Feb 05, 2012

KCRG

Ballfield Backers Seek Lease of Linn County Property

LINN COUNTY, Iowa - Backers of a proposed baseball/softball complex are seeking to lease 121 county-owned acres near Marion for the project.

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The Gazette

Donna Anderson wrote a new blog post: Struve 50th Anniversary

Jim & Sandy Struve will celebrate 50 years of marriage on February 9th. They were married in Cedar Falls, IA on February 9, 1962.

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The Gazette

Heston - Netolicky

Mackenzie is the daughter of Jerry and Kim Heston of Ankeny, IA. Jeff's parents are Gary Netolicky of Marion, IA and Holly Netolicky of Phoenix, AZ.

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The Gazette

Erin Jordan wrote a new blog post: Public schools turning to private financial sources

Indian Hills Elementary first-graders raise their hands to use the classroom's interactive white board as teacher Gina Merrill sets up a math lesson on Friday, Jan.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

The Gazette

Steve Gravelle wrote a new blog post: Ballfield backers seek lease of Linn County property

Backers of a proposed baseball/softball complex are seeking to lease 121 county-owned acres near Marion for the project.

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Thu Feb 02, 2012

The Gazette

Terry Coyle wrote a new blog post: Water worries

Water filters through one of the two 40 foot. tanks at the water treatment plant in Coralville.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

KGAN

Linn-Mar School Leaders Respond to Our Story on 'Grinding' Ban

The Linn-Mar School District is now responding to our story about its new controversial dance rules.

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