Who knew eating out could be such a force for good? At this year’s Dine Out for Our Schools event, local restaurants donated up to 20% of their proceeds to support Marion and Linn-Mar schools. Donations were split equally between the two districts, so all students benefited. This year’s event was a success, with twenty […]

The friendships and relationships made while attending Marion schools can last a lifetime, and no one knows that better than Chad Pelley, class of ’93. Pelley grew up in Marion, attended Marion schools, and credits his longtime friends and Principal Larry Twachtmann for helping him become the man he is today. “I’ve had my battles,” […]