The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to City of Marion by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The GFOA said that the Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting […]
Government Closings for Veteran’s Day
November 7, 2014 by
Mayor Scott Schertzer has announced that offices in Marion City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in observance of Veteran’s Day. The following city departments will operate as noted: Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling. Customers normally having refuse collected on Tuesday are requested to have their collections at curbside by […]
City to Start Annual Curbside Leaf Collection Monday
October 17, 2014 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer said that leaf collection for city residents will begin Monday, October 20, 2014 and continue through Friday, December 12, 2014. The three options for disposal of leaves by city residents are: 1. Place leaves in the tree lawn area to be vacuumed. A vacuum-type collector will collect leaves raked to the […]
New Phone System Launched by City of Marion
September 30, 2014 by
The City of Marion recently upgraded to a new automated phone system. When a citizen calls the City at 387-2020, they will be greeted with an automated message with menu options helping to direct them to one of several city departments. This new system will automatically connect various departments without using a live person. The […]
Government Offices Closing for Labor Day Holiday
August 28, 2014 by
The following closures have been announced for the City of Marion on Monday, September 1st in observance of the Labor Day holiday. All offices in City Hall will be closed. Sanitation crews will not work on Monday, September 1st. Residents that normally have Monday sanitation service are asked to have their collections at curbside by […]
City of Marion Fogging for Mosquitoes
August 1, 2014 by
The Marion Parks Department has announced they will be fogging mosquitoes on the next few Friday mornings from 5:00am to 8:00am as weather conditions permit and as needed. City Parks, Grandview Estates, and high mosquito population areas will be targeted. Residents with respiratory conditions are advised to keep doors and windows closed during those hours.
Government Closures for July 4 Holiday
July 2, 2014 by
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, City of Marion Departments will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014. Due to closures on Friday, City Hall’s weekly early closure day will be observed on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Therefore, on July 3rd most offices in City Hall will close at 3:00 pm, with the exception […]
Government Closings for Memorial Day Holiday
May 22, 2014 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that City Departments will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2014 in observance of Memorial Day. All departments in City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 26th. Offices will be open for normal business on Tuesday, May 27th. Sanitation crews will not collect trash, recycling, or yard waste […]
City to Start Collecting Yard Waste Weekly
May 2, 2014 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer says that weekly collection of yard waste at curbside is returning as a service of the Sanitation and Streets Department and will begin on Monday, May 5, 2014. Curbside pick up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up – […]
Some City Services Curtailed for Good Friday Holiday
April 16, 2014 by
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2014. Due to City Hall being closed on Friday, the weekly early closure day will be observed on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Therefore, on April 17th most offices in […]
