Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy

MY FIRST LIBRARY CARD GETS READERS STARTED EARLY Although adults may be drawn to the unique design and lack of any late fees for overdue materials, the My First Library Card is strictly for Marion’s youngest readers. The card, for library users age 5 and under, is a clear message from the Library that “you’re […]Read More »

UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST Every year United Way of Marion County honors a Volunteer of the Year at our Annual Meeting. This year with the launch of the United Way Volunteer Resource Center and Get Connected Website, we wanted to celebrate all volunteers in the community. We know volunteers are a critical piece to […]Read More »

Retired Marion Technical College (MTC) professor and alumnus Douglas (“Skip”) Grant Geib died at the age of 89 in December 2020, after a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s disease during the past several years. His wife, Virginia (“Ginny”), also a Marion Tech graduate, preceded him in death in April 2014. Both had a strong focus on learning throughout […]Read More »

For nearly 100 years, Wilhelms Paints and Wallcoverings has been a part of Marion’s story. Founded in 1928 by Floyd and Anna Wilhelm, the little wallpaper and paint shop has grown into a community fixture; still family-run, still dedicated to service, and still proud to call Marion Home. Generations of Service at Wilhelms Current owners […]Read More »