The Marion Times is a weekly newspaper that serves Marion. The newspaper features the Linn-Mar and Springville school districts, local government and community events. It also has an online news source.
Traditions Children's Center III is a day care center that enrolls children up to the age of five. Centrally located in Urbandale, the school is popular with commuting parents. Its program includes field trips, swimming and outside play, with the aim of preparing children to actively engage the world as they enter school. The center operates a separate, more advanced program for school-aged children.
Quilting Like Crazy! is housed inside the Crazy To Quilt Shop. It is the home of the only custom long-arm quilting machine in the area. The machine takes the quilt you've made, along with the backing and inner fiber-fill and puts it all together with the sewn design you have chosen to have on your quilt. Its able to make a variety of designs for your quilt to your specifications and liking.
Quilting Like Crazy sells the batting needed for your quilt's completion. Call or stop in for all pricing.
It is owned by Lisa Hubbard and Karen Sturm, who always treat your quilt with TLC.
FirstLight HomeCare provides in-home, non-medical services for seniors. Employees have been trained to provide personal care such as bathing, hygiene and eating assistance and dementia, Alzheimer's and respite care. Live-in companion care is available and includes light housekeeping, laundry services and recreational activities.
Arndt Organ Supply Company is a manufacturer of specialty parts for theater and church organs, as well as a regional repair service. Its office and factory are located in the Ankeny Industrial Park.
Grizzly's South Side Pub & Grill located on Highland Court is a full service pub & grill. The menu features standard pub fare, such as burgers, fries, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and sandwiches. There are big screen TVs for sporting events, as well as pool tables, video games, and a karaoke night.
Martinis offers a full bar and serves pizzas at reasonable prices in a pleasant atmosphere. There is a nice selection of wines by the glass or by the bottle, and the namesake martini menu is extensive. Private events and bottle service are offered with advance notice.
Owned and operated by Kim Cosgriff, this weight-loss business offers an array of programs designed to help clients lose weight and keep it off without carb counting, extreme exercise or surgery; protein supplements, low-carb liquids, and more aids are available. Call or visit the website for more information.
The Clinic of Electrology & Laser is a medical practice, performing services in laser hair removal, electrolysis, hair restoration and nail fungus removal. The clinic maintains an additional location in Cedar Rapids. This clinic is helmed by Rebeka Berstler.
Cottontail Lounge is a local bar. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the staff says not to let that fool you - inside, good times and a friendly atmosphere prevail. The bar caters to a largely older, local crowd of regulars, but newcomers are welcome. The bartender here says that Cottontail never bothers with a happy hour. Drink prices are low enough so that it's practically always happy hour.
Jake's is a pub and sports bar with five big-screen TVs, a casual atmopshere and a lot of team spirit. Rooting for the Chicago Cubs in the MLB and the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, Chicago White Sox or Green Bay Packers, fans might find themselves outnumbered, but the general attitude is friendly and welcoming to all.
With Guiness and Fat Tire on tap, Jake's is known as a reliable local watering hole and place to catch the big game.