Garden Theater to Open Nov 9 After Renovation
Renovations at the Marion Theatre proceed under manager Larry Purvis with hopes to reopen November 9 as the Garden Theater. The project aims for modern comforts while preserving original charm, including a new roof, redesigned facade, Dolby sound, and a pipe organ.
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Marion Theatre
Larry Purvis
Garden Theater
Purvis
Wayne Engle
Marion
Engle
Cedar Rapids
Ion Property
Jim Novak
Marion offers firemen a 5 percent pay hike
The city of Marion responds to firefighters demand for a 20 percent raise with a 5 percent across the board increase. Negotiations move to closed sessions with a July contract start and dispute over 40 hour work weeks versus current 56 hour average.
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International Association of Firefighters
Chuck Farris
Gary Ray
Farris
Marion Briefs No School and Meeting Announcements
No classes in the Marion Independent and Linn-Mar districts Monday as teachers attend a workshop at College Community Schools. The Marion Rainbow Girls regular meeting is Saturday at 1 PM at the Masonic Temple, with practice at 10 AM. A Pierced Earring Clinic runs Saturday noon to 4. Ray's Jewelry ad. Marion fire calls 9:40 PM Wednesday reports a car fire at 1300 First Ave.
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College Community Schools
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First Ave
Marion sanitation workers clash with council over new garbage rules
Eleven staff of the Marion Public Services Department defend a new ordinance that lets crews tag or suspend pickups when refuse fails to meet standards. They argue the measure reduces overtime and aligns with policy while residents complain of missed pickups.
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Marion Public Services Department
Marion
Sanita
Ben Madren
Public Service Department
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