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Marion professor studies leadership styles in Afghanistan
FEATURED PHOTO · Local professor Dr. Kathleen O'Neill teaches and researches a subject most of us have never heard of: Culturally Implicit Leadership Theory, and in a place most of us have never been: Afghanistan. She is exploring how different cultures perceive effective leaders, especially in non-Western, less industrialized, non-democratic societies. She is employed at the American University of Afghanistan. -Photo Submitted
FEATURED PHOTO · Local professor Dr. Kathleen O'Neill teaches and researches a subject most of us have never heard of: Culturally Implicit Leadership Theory, and in a place most of us have never been: Afghanistan. She is exploring how different cultures perceive effective leaders, especially in non-Western, less industrialized, non-democratic societies. She is employed at the American University of Afghanistan. -Photo Submitted
Linn-Mar projects financial impact of COVID-19 on school's budget
by Robyn Ireland [email protected] · June 18th, 2020
Linn-Mar's chief financial officer J. T. Anderson presented his projections of the financial impact COVID-19 will have on the 2019-2020 budget at their school board meeting on Monday, June 8. While it is too late in the fiscal year for school state aid payments to be impacted (Anderson anticipates a surplus of $200,000), the 2021 budget will likely have a deficit between $500,000 to $1.5 million.
Marion Heritage Center & Museum is reopening
by Report Submitted · June 18th, 2020
The Marion Heritage Center will reopen June 17 for the limited business hours of Wednesday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., by reservation only. Groups will be limited to 10, and then only if the participants are in regular contact with each other already.
MISD seeks to renew Instructional Support Levy at 10 percent
by Robyn Ireland [email protected] · June 18th, 2020
Marion Independent School District will be seeking a 10 percent Instructional Support Levy, said Marion Independent's business manager Christie Van Wey at the June 8 school board meeting. The levy comes out of both income surtax and property taxes, and is vital to the budget. It has brought in over $4.2 million of revenue into the district over the last five years.
Building permits up over 2019 in the City of Marion
by Robyn Ireland [email protected] · June 18th, 2020
One of the few things the novel coronavirus has positively impacted is the number of building permits in the City of Marion, reports Gary Hanson, building official. Eliminating the requests related to the hail damage, the numbers are still up by more than 300 permits compared to the same time last year.
Improvements to three major intersections approved
by Robyn Ireland [email protected] · June 18th, 2020
The City of Marion is planning improvements to three major intersections this year. The city will work on the intersections of South 31st Street and Highway 100; of Alburnett Road and Echo Hill; and of Seventh Avenue and 35th Street this construction season.
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Can you invest for retirement and education?
by John A. Westfall · June 18th, 2020
Typically, this time of year is filled with graduation ceremonies and celebrations. But with the coronavirus pandemic, not much has been typical lately. Eventually, though, things will return to normal and schools will reopen for in-person learning. And if you have young children, you may want to save for their higher education, whether that be college or trade school. At the same time, though, you're moving ever closer to retirement. Can you save for your kids' education and a comfortable retirement for yourself at the same time?
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Vivian E. Gorman, 82
by Report Submitted · June 18th, 2020
Vivian E. Gorman of Marion passed away on June 11. As per Vivian's wishes, private graveside services will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Estol R. "Jip" Fleming, 89
by Report Submitted · May 7th, 2020
Estol R. "Jip" Fleming, 89, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, April 25, at The Views Senior Living in Marion. Per state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having services for the public at this time. A private family service, officiated by Pastor Mike Morgan, will be held with burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion is assisting the family.
Harold Edwin Crutchley, 92
by Report Submitted · April 30th, 2020
Harold Edwin Crutchley, 92, of Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 22, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion. Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A private family graveside service will be held at Blodgett Cemetery in Central City. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Marion is assisting the family.
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Indians lose season opening series
by Brandon Leonard [email protected] · June 18th, 2020
The Marion baseball team knew they would have their hands full on opening day against their conference rival Central DeWitt Sabers. Unfortunately for the Indians, they couldn't get things going on Monday night as they suffered a pair of 7-2 losses to fall to 0-2 on the season.
Marion softball splits with Sabers
by Brandon Leonard [email protected] · June 18th, 2020
The Marion softball team is 1-1 after Monday's season opening doubleheader against Central DeWitt. The Indians and Sabers split to open up their 2020 WaMaC slate of games.
Baseball, softball practices underway
by Brandon Leonard [email protected] · June 4th, 2020
Schools around the state of Iowa were chomping at the bit Monday to get out and practice baseball and softball. Teammates and coaches congregated to their respective facilities to practice summer sports while following the guidelines put in place to still encourage good health practices in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Fans allowed in grandstands for racing
by Brandon Leonard [email protected] · June 4th, 2020
After weeks of local racing fans being forced to stream their racing action on various streaming platforms, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced that race tracks around the state of Iowa are allowed to let fans sit in the grandstands of their events. The capacity is limited to just 50 percent of seating but this is a huge breakthrough for speedways all over the state.
Different rules to follow at Linn-Mar's summer sports this year
by Report Submitted · June 4th, 2020
The Linn-Mar Community School District, in conjunction with guidance from the Department of Education, Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU), and the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC), have come up with a plan for Summer Sports 2020. Practices for all teams, at all levels, will begin on Monday, June 1. Games will begin the week of June 15.
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