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Marion, Iowa: Growing through a Great Community User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) I like living in Marion, Iowa because it feels like home. It is a place to create a lovely family and to become a business owner. If a person knows how to pick a region for their business, profit soar in this great place of Marion.


Family night is awesome in Marion, Iowa. I lo
...Read More ve music and I always found myself at the City Square to listen and jazz to free concerts in the summer. However, the fun doesn't stop after soaking up the flavor of the sun. The City Square specializes in concerts during the winter time also. There is lots of fun and music to experience while living or visiting Marion, Iowa.


I have children so education is everything to me. If anyone wants to move here try checking out the great schools from elementary to educational advancement levels. With so many to chose from, any parent would love the background in fundamentals that this great city has to bring. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Marion? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Taube Park
      Willowood Park
      Butterfield Park
      Elza Park
      Lininger Park
      Marion City Park
      Willow Park
      Merrill Garden

      Entertainment

      Granger House - Marion Historical Museum
      Linn-Mar Stadium
      Linn-Mar Stadium
      Barb's Fine Art
      Splashpad
      Collins Road Theatres
      The 5th Realm
      Cedar Rapids Bowling Center

      Food & Drink

      Papa Murphy's
      Jimmy John's
      Dairy Queen
      Papa John's
      Burger King
      Parlor City
      KFC
      Wrigleyville Sports Pub

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Marion? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Marion.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Marion a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors