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Reach Higher. Achieve More.

Marion is one of the Midwest’s fastest growing cities – and one of the youngest per capita. We pride ourselves on being the best place in Iowa to raise a family and grow a business.

Whether you enjoy music in the City Square on a warm summer night, Christmas in the Park in December, the nationally-acclaimed Marion Arts Festival in the spring, or walking the trails on a crisp fall morning, it’s no wonder Marion is named one of the 10 Best Towns for Families by Family Circle Magazine.

Reach Higher. Achieve More. In business and in life.

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All-Star Community

We’re a back-to-back All-Star Community. Marion is one of only three Iowa communities recognized for its innovative efforts in urban renewal, collaboration or quality of life improvements in both 2017 and 2018.

Unique Sense of Community

As one of the fastest growing communities in the state, Marion is intentional about maintaining its unique sense of community. A variety of festivals and cultural events bring families, friends and neighbors together. Join us for the Marion Arts Festival, ranked one of the nation’s best.

Healthy Living

The City of Marion maintains 600 beautiful acres of public green space, with plenty of manicured parks, trails and athletic complexes to make it easy to get out and get active. Join us and you’ll see that healthy living is in our DNA.

Historic Uptown Marion

Savvy freethinkers escape the generic by spending their time and dollars in Uptown Marion. This Main Street Iowa District is home to small businesses that offer unique services, gifts, food, drinks and entertainment.

Healthy Living

The City of Marion maintains 600 beautiful acres of public green space, with plenty of manicured parks, trails and athletic complexes to make it easy to get out and get active. Join us and you’ll see that healthy living is in our DNA.

Historic Uptown Marion

Savvy freethinkers escape the generic by spending their time and dollars in Uptown Marion. This Main Street Iowa District is home to small businesses that offer unique services, gifts, food, drinks and entertainment.

Best Place to Grow Your Business

Less than a 10-minute drive from some of Iowa’s best schools, medical facilities, industrial parks, and beautiful neighborhoods. Marion is the best place in Iowa to raise a family and grow a business.

Rich in Arts and Culture

Marion is creating a legacy for the future founded in high-quality, relevant and engaging public spaces. Look no further than the Uptown Artway, featuring nine permanent public art installations in a revitalized alley, or the Klopfenstein Amphitheater at Lowe Park, a functional work of art itself.