Laura Farmer has joined the Marion Independent School Foundation and Alumni Association as the Executive Director. Farmer previously worked as the Dungy Writing Studio Director at Cornell College. Laura has lived in Marion for nearly 20 years and is excited to now work here too. She looks forward to helping create an even stronger Marion […]
Three new trustees joined the Foundation board of directors this September for three-year terms. Cale Loewen is fleet manager for the City of Cedar Rapids. He and his wife Micaela (MHS 2007) have two children in the Marion District. Jessica Joyce is a marketing professional at Van Meter Inc. She and her husband Nick have […]
MHS class of 1953 members held a 72-year reunion in Marion on August 19, 2025. Pictured left to right are Richard Mohr , Shirley Stimson, Joan Petrusch, and Jim Lang.
Attention alumni- The Marion School Foundation & Alumni Association is hosting a cookie exchange! Join us on Thursday, December 21st at noon to connect with MISD alumni and friends while trading delicious baked treats. We will provide hot cocoa and conversation. Please bring a dozen homemade cookies or bars and a plate for the treats […]
Attention Vernon Middle School alumni! Check out our vintage ornaments that are sure to impress even the pickiest of pals. For only a suggested donation of $5, you can have your very own ornament decked out in bold red, emblazoned with the school name and image on the front, and “Established 1963” on the bottom! […]
The Athletics Hall of Fame is an initiative of Marion High School. The following alumni/community members were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during the September 15th Homecoming Game at the new Marion stadium Congratulations to everyone listed! Matt Barnd – 2009 Alyssa Biery – 2010 Sara Reynolds Hubbell – 2004 Michael Skilling – 1982 […]
Ruth Elaine Drips, 87, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Summit Pointe Assisted Living Facility. Ruth was born on April 22, 1935, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of George and Gladys (Howland) Drips. She lived on a farm and through the third grade went to a one room school […]
“I am excited to be utilizing my PR and event planning background again for the school district of which my son is a proud Alumni.” Zhen E (pronounced Jenny) Rammelsberg joined the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in December 2022 as Alumni Relations Director. In this role, Zhen E looks forward to utilizing […]
WE ARE HIRING: Alumni Relations Director Part-Time (20 hours/week) ORGANIZATION Founded in 1988, the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association is a 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting education for the benefit of Marion Independent School District students, schools, and the greater community. The Foundation encourages projects that enhance education, offers scholarships, and recognizes student […]
The Athletics Hall of Fame is an initiative of Marion High School. The following alumni/community members will be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during the October 7th Homecoming Game at Thomas Park Field. We hope that you will join us in celebrating their accomplishments on October 7th. Congratulations to everyone listed! Scott Bevin […]
