City of Marion, IA Home Employment Council Meeting Contact Us Search Services About Us Recreation Government How Do I? For Residents - Why Marion? City Service Locations City Utility Bills Construction Projects Rental Facilities Garbage & Recycling Building Permits Municipal Code Recreation Library For Businesses + E-Notify Services » For Residents Why Marion? Print Share & Bookmark Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option Font Size: + - All-Star Community We’re a back-to-back All-Star Community. Marion is one of only three Iowa communities recognized by the Iowa League of Cities in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021. The designation honors innovative efforts in urban renewal, collaboration or quality of life improvements. Unique Sense of Community As one of the fastest-growing cities in the state, Marion is intentional about maintaining its unique sense of community. A variety of festivals and cultural events bring families, friends and neighbors together. The Marion Arts Festival - held each spring - is ranked as one of the nation’s best. Healthy Living The City of Marion maintains 600 beautiful acres of public green space, with plenty of manicured parks, trails and athletic complexes to make it easy to get out and get active. Healthy living is in our DNA. Historic Uptown Marion Savvy freethinkers escape the generic by spending their time and dollars in Uptown Marion. This Main Street Iowa District is home to small businesses that offer unique services, gifts, food, drinks and entertainment. Best Place to Grow Your Business No more than a 10-minute drive from some of Iowa’s best schools, medical facilities, industrial parks, and beautiful neighborhoods. Marion is the best place in Iowa to raise a family and grow a business. Rich in Arts and Culture Marion is creating a legacy for the future founded in high-quality, relevant and engaging public spaces. Look no further than the Uptown Artway, featuring nine permanent public art installations in a revitalized alley, or the Klopfenstein Amphitheater at Lowe Park, a functional work of art itself. The City and it's community partners host dozens of free concerts and events each year. Great food, shopping and entertainment can be found right here in Marion. Whether you're the outdoorsy type, an art lover, or a little bit of both, there's so much to do and see right here in Marion. Make it a day or stay all weekend, follow these itineraries to explore what Marion has to offer. Relocating? If you're new to the area, this Community Information Guide is designed to be a go-to guide for City services, contacts, utility providers and community resources. Free viewers are required for some of the attached documents. They can be downloaded by clicking on the icons below. KEEP IN TOUCH NEED HELP? Pay Utility Bills Police Department Solid Waste Information Fire Department Programs & Events Contact Us COME VISIT 1225 6th Avenue Marion, IA 52302 (319) 743-6300 © 2021 City of Marion, IA. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and Government