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Welcome to the City of Marion

As Mayor of the City of Marion, welcome to our official website.  The purpose of this website is to provide information about our city government, departments, services, and activities.  Whether you are a resident, business owner or visitor, we invite you to explore and access the resources throughout our web pages.

The Marion community is rich in heritage and history, including the Home and Memorial Tomb of 29th U.S. President Warren G. Harding and his wife Florence.  I invite you to stop and experience our history, attractions, culture, food and more.

Sincerely,
Scott Schertzer - Mayor

Latest News from the City of Marion

Spring Sale Announced for Aquatics Center Memberships
Wed, 03/15/2023 - 11:22am

The Lincoln Parks Aquatics Center will be holding a Spring Sale for 2023 Aquatics Memberships.   Adult, Youth, Family, Senior Citizen, and Water Walking memberships will be included in the sale that begins Wednesday, March 15, 2023 and will run through Friday, April 28, 2023.

Memberships can be purchased as follows:

  • In person at the following locations during the hours listed:
         Parks Department Office
  1530 Pole Lane Rd
  Monday - Friday:  8:00 a - 3:00 p
   
  City Hall - Mayors Office
  233 W. Center St. - 3rd Floor
  Monday:  8:00 a - 4:30 p; Tuesday - Thursday:  10:00 a - 1:30 p

 

The final day for the Spring Sale is Friday, April 28, 2023.

 

 

Presidents Day Holiday Closures Announced
Mon, 02/13/2023 - 7:53am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the Presidents Day holiday, many City of Marion departments will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023;  however, some departments will be operating on a normal schedule.  Following is information regarding office and departmental schedueld for February 20, 2023:

  • All offices in Marion City Hall will be closed.
  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, February 20.  Residents with Monday sanitation collection are asked to have their trash and recycling at curbside by 7:00 a.m.
  • Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, February 20.  No senior transporation will be available that day with the exception of dialysis appointments.
  • Marion Area Transit will be observing normal hours of operation on Monday, February 20.

Essential services including fire, police, and airport will operate as usual.

 

 

Year End Holiday Schedule for City Announced
Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:52pm

Mayor Schertzer is announcing closures and modifications in operational schedules for City of Marion departments for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.  It is important to note that as a result of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Sunday this year, the federally observed holiday will occur on Monday, December 26, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023.    

  • All offices in City Hall will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023. 
NOTE:  Offices in City Hall will be observing their early closure day on Friday, December 23 and Friday, December 30.  Notable closures include the Municipal Court and Law Director’s offices as closed on Friday, December 23, 2022.  The Probation Office will be open on Friday, December 23, 2022 between the hours of 8:00 am – Noon.  Municipal Court will be open on Friday, December 30, 2022 between 8:30 am – Noon.  The Probation Dept will be open 8:00 am – Noon.  It is important to note that schedules are subject to change; therefore, residents are highly encouraged to call ahead to ensure the office relevant to their needs will be open.
  • Sanitation collection will not take place on Monday, December 26, 2022 or Monday, January 2, 2023.  Residents with Monday sanitation service are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am on Tuesday, December 27 and Tuesday, January 3.  Crews will collect both Monday and Tuesday’s refuse on each Tuesday.  Sanitation crews will also begin collecting live Christmas trees on Tuesday, December 27 and continue tree collection through the month of January.  Live Christmas trees should be placed at curbside on the resident’s trash collection day.  The tree should NOT be wrapped in plastic and ALL lights and decorations must be removed.
     
  • Buses for Marion Area Transit will operate on a normal schedule on Friday, December 23, 2022 and Friday, December 30, 2022.  Bus Service will NOT be in operation on Monday, December 26, 2022 or on Monday, January 2, 2023.
     
  • The Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2022 and Monday, January 2, 2023.  Senior Transportation will not be available on either day, with the exception of dialysis appointments.

Necessary services including police, fire, and airport will operate as usual.

 

 

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Railroad-Related Issues

Trouble with trains? Click here for a resource guide on making reports and/or complaints regarding railroads to the appropriate, responsible agencies.

 

High Grass & Weeds Complaints

Vegetation over six-inches (6”) in height on private property within the City of Marion is considered a violation of City ordinance. Click here for more details or to report a high grass and weed violation.

 

Love Our Neighborhoods

City employees and Marion residents working together to revitalize our community by focusing on neighborhood improvement.

Click here to learn more!