The City of Marion, IA
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Marion is a popular city in the state of Iowa with a total of 33,452 residents living there. Marion is ranked as the fourteenth most populated city in Iowa and the 960th most populated city in the United States, and is located in Linn County. The largest nearby city to Marion is Cedar Rapids, approximately 5 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Marion, including Subway Office, Subway, Caliber 65, The Pizza Ranch and Hardee's Restaurants. For a larger selection of Marion restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Marion Golf Courses, Museums and/or Arenas, including the Twin Pines Golf Course, Hunters Ridge Golf Course, Squaw Creek Golf Course, U.S. Cellular Center and Brucemore. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Marion please click on the Attractions tab above. The following airport is located in or near Marion:
- Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
Marion, Iowa Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Marion
In the month of December, Marion experiences an average high temperature of 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 17 degrees with an average rainfall of 1.48 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Marion with daytime temperatures averaging 81 degrees in the summer, and 32 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Marion to receive an average of 1.24 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.33 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 110 degrees in the summer and as low as -28 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Marion should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 62 degrees, and nighttime lows of 41.
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Marion, Iowa Attractions
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Frontier Organic Research Farm Botanical Garden - Norway, The Frontier Organic Research Farm Botanical Garden 1 acre is a botanical garden operated by the Frontier Co-op corporation, and located with the research farm at company headquarters in Norway, Iowa, in the US.
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Herbert Hoover National Historic Site - West Branch, The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site buildings and grounds in West Branch, Iowa, are preserved by the National Park Service to commemorate the life of the 31st President of the United States. The site is also known as Herbert Hoover Birthplace. It includes the small cottage where Herbert Hoover was born in 1874, a blacksmith shop similar to the one owned by his father, the first West Branch schoolhouse, and the Quaker meetinghouse where the Hoover family worshipped.
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Hi Point Golf Course - , City, The Hi Point Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Johnson County Iowa. Built in 1964, this Iowa City course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-351-9434. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3533 Taft Ave SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Hunters Ridge Golf Course - Marion, The Hunters Ridge Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Linn County Iowa. Built in 1997, this Marion course designed by Bob Lohmann is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 319-377-3500. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Address: 2901 Hunters Ridge Rd, Marion, IA 52302
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Jones Park Golf Course - Cedar Rapids, The Jones Park Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Linn County Iowa. Built in 1959, this Cedar Rapids course designed by Lohmann Designs is open mar 1 to nov 22. Tee times are accepted up to 10 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 319-286-5581. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 2901 Fruitland Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Lake MacBride Golf Course - Solon, The Lake MacBride Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Johnson County Iowa. Built in 1972, this Solon course is open mar 1 to dec 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-644-2500. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 3891 Pro Rd NE, Solon, IA 52333
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Lenox College - Hopkinton, Lenox College was a college in Hopkinton, Iowa that operated from 1859 until its closure in 1944. The institution was initially known as Bowen Collegiate Institute. The name was changed to Lenox Collegiate Institute in October 1864 and to Lenox College in 1884.
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Meadowview Country Club - Central City, The Meadowview Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Linn County Iowa. Built in 1970, this Central City course is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 319-438-1063. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1500 E Maple St, Central City, IA 52214
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Mescher's Rolling Knolls - Dyersville, The Mescher's Rolling Knolls is a 9 hole public golf course in Dubuque County Iowa. Built in 1970, this Dyersville course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 2 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 319-875-7466. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 2424 2nd Ave SE, Dyersville, IA 52040
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National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library - Cedar Rapids, The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the foremost U.S. institution interpreting Czech and Slovak history and culture. The organization was originally established in 1974 and was added to the Congressional Record on July 2, 1992. The announcement was made by Senator Chuck Grassley and construction of the first 60,000 sq. ft. building began in 1996. President Bill Clinton, Vaclav Havel of the Czech Republic and Michal Kovač of the Slovak Republic presided over the building's dedication.
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Marion, Iowa Hotels
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Marion, Iowa Restaurants
This is a list of Marion Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Fast Foods & Carry Out. Happy Dining!
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Marion Articles
Published January 19, 2011
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