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Iowa Legislature to discuss moratorium on new casino licenses for 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — State legislators say a moratorium on new casino licenses will be back on the table for the 2025 legislative session. After allowing the two-year moratorium to expire last session, lawmakers concerned about a new casino cannibalizing the profits of the current casino industry vow to bring a new moratorium law to the governor’s desk.
IN FOCUS: 7.19.24 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
IT Team Restoring Systems Impacted by Global Technology Outage. Like many other local government entities, businesses and organizations, the City of Marion’s IT Department spent much of today restoring City computer systems following the global technology outage associated with the CrowdStrike cybersecurity software. The issue was not caused by a cyber attack. The outage was first detected overnight, and staff responded immediately. All public safety systems have been restored and are fully operational. Work continues on other online systems and workstations, and the IT Department anticipates having everything restored by the end of the day. I applaud IT Director Terrell Hunter, Deputy Director Nicholas Terbovic and the entire team for their swift response. This is reaching higher!
Central Plaza Construction Update 7.17.24
Progress continues on Marion's Central Plaza in City Square Park. • Work continued on the ice loop foundations. • The interior chimney structure of the Depot was removed and work began on its replacement. • The interior rough-in of the Depot occurred. This will include new restrooms, enclosed meeting space...
Uptown Marion Seeks Input on District's Future with New Survey
Uptown Marion Main Street is seeking feedback to shape the future of the Uptown District through a new online survey. The survey aims to gather valuable insights into experiences, preferences, and ideas for future improvements in the area. Uptown Marion's recent boom in economic development is a result of listening...
Buchanan County Fair Week in Independence
Two local fairs are going on this week – including the Buchanan County Fair in Independence. This year’s line-up includes grandstand concerts from Eddie Montgomery and The Kentucky Headhunters tonight, while Walker Hayes and Tigirlily Gold take the stage on Friday night. Fair board member Fred Smock hopes...
Ryan Community Endowment Awards Two Grants
The Ryan Community Endowment has awarded two grants. Ryan was approved for a Small-town Dreams Initiative Challenge Grant in 2021. This initiative is funded by an anonymous donor and successful entrepreneur who grew up in a small town in eastern Iowa. Ryan is the one of ten successful applicants for the program, which is targeted for high-performing self-determined communities.
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