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Uptown Getdown Music Series kicks off in Marion in August
MARION, Iowa (KCRG) - A popular, annual music series is set to return to Marion on August 1. Uptown Getdown will be held on 7th Avenue due to construction in City Square Park. The free event includes live music, food and family fun. Organizers said ‘Big John Hammer & the...
Check Out Acres of Beautiful Sunflowers in Eastern Iowa
It's almost time to get your sunflower fix at a farm in Benton County!. Pheasant Run Farm is a popular stand at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, but did you know that you can also visit the farm at its location in Belle Plaine? Their annual Sunflower Experience is coming up in just a few weeks!
EDM Festival Shifts Location from Independence to Waterloo
Last year, a new and unique music festival premiered in Eastern Iowa. Organizers viewed it as a successful event, so they decided to do it again this year. The Balance Music & Arts Festival is an EDM (electronic dance music) festival that will take place right here in Eastern Iowa.
Marion to Celebrate National Night Out on August 6
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This year, National Night Out will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Marion Police Department is partnering with Marion Parks and Recreation, the Marion Public Library and the Marion Fire Department to organize a community-wide event from 5-7 p.m. at Thomas Park, 343 Marion Blvd.
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