Upcoming Events
Here’s a look at what’s happening in Marion:
- Friday, July 18 – Pop-Up Acts in the Artway featuring Spencer Ammons – 6-8 p.m.
- Friday, July 18 – Moonlit Movie Series featuring Mufasa: The Lion King – 7 p.m. – Lowe Park
- Saturday, July 19 – Sunrise Yoga – 7:30 a.m. – Lowe Park
- Saturday, July 19 – Marion Farmers Market & City Council Office Hours – 8-11 a.m.– Willowood Park
- Wednesday, July 23 – Downdogs in Uptown – 6-7 p.m. – Central Plaza at City Square Park
- Thursday, July 24 – Marion Big Band “Swingin’ at Sunset” Concert – 7 p.m. – Central Plaza at City Square Park
Take the Aquatics Park Survey
As the City of Marion continues to develop plans for a new aquatic center, City leaders want to understand how much of an investment, if any, taxpayers are willing to make. In partnership with Community Perceptions, every Marion household should have received a survey in the mail recently. Anyone over the age of 18 can complete a survey. To obtain a unique code or copy of the survey, call the Parks and Recreation office at 319-447-3580. The results will help inform the City Council as they determine whether or not to pursue a referendum in November. The survey will close on July 28. Additional information about the proposed aquatics park is available at www.cityofmarion.org/aquaticspark.
Rain Garden and Barrel Rebates
Did you know the City of Marion provides up to a $1,000 rebate for residential rain garden projects and a $50 rebate for rain barrels? Rain barrels are a great way to collect and store rainwater for later use. Marion residents are eligible to receive a $50 rebate for a purchase of a rain barrel, with up to three barrels per property. Information on this rebate, and more, is available at www.cityofmarion.org/stormwater-management.
Did you know the City of Marion provides up to a $1,000 rebate for residential rain garden projects and a $50 rebate for rain barrels? Rain barrels are a great way to collect and store rainwater for later use. Marion residents are eligible to receive a $50 rebate for a purchase of a rain barrel, with up to three barrels per property. Information on this rebate, and more, is available at www.cityofmarion.org/stormwater-management.
Linn County Urban Ag Field Day Open House
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach and the Linn County Master Gardeners are hosting a field day open house at the Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center, 4500 N. 10th Street. The event will be held on Thursday, July 31, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Explore the Linn County Master Gardeners’ urban gardens and learn techniques for your own neighborhood garden. The community is invited to explore the gardens at their own pace or join a scheduled presentation of the individual garden locations. Learn more on the ISU Extension and Outreach website.