Community Connections of Iowa
Marion Public Library Launches
Community Food Pantry
The Marion Public Library is doing its part to ease food insecurity by creating a new community food pantry, a project made possible through a combination of grant funding and community support.
The pantry is located on the library's main level near the media section and is available during library operating hours. It is designed to offer convenient and welcoming access to food resources for community members. Learn more at marionpubliclibrary.org/news.
Photo Courtesy of the City of Marion
CeMar Trail Construction to Be Completed
this Fall
According to the City of Marion, progress continues on the final stretch of the CeMar Trail. Crews completed the final bridge deck pour of the project on the bridge near Mt. Calvary Cemetery. The project remains on schedule and is expected to be completed this fall.
Trail Work in CR
A downtown segment of trail is planned to connect the existing 4th Street Trail from 7th Ave SE, and terminating at the proposed LightLine Bridge. The trail will consist of 10-foot to 12-foot wide shared use paths, and will utilize signalized pedestrian crossings on 8th Ave SE.
Fifth St. SE from 7th Ave SE to 8th Ave SE will be closed to thru-traffic beginning 7-20-2026. Seventh Ave SE from 3rd St SE to 5th St SE will also be closed to thru traffic beginning 7-20-2026. The businesses in these areas will remain accessible to patrons. The closures are scheduled to be lifted on 8-21-2026.
