Sometimes it’s possible to build—and strengthen—a community at the same time. The 24th annual Marion Foundation Golf Classic will take place on Friday, September 25th, at Gardner Golf Course. For Dave Messerli, chair of the golf committee for the Marion Foundation, this event is not only the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year—it’s a chance […]
There are so many ways one person can make a difference. After retiring from her position as Curriculum Director with the Linn-Mar School District, Diana Zrudsky served 8 years on the Marion Independent School District school board. “That’s how I learned about Start School Right,” she said. “And I thought: ‘Let me try to help […]
We are happy to share the triumphant return of our Marion Independent School Foundation and Alumni Association newsletter! In our latest issue, we share updates regarding Foundation scholarships that were awarded at Senior Honors night, education grants that were recently awarded to MISD teachers, and more. We look forward to bringing you regular updates regarding […]
Senior Honors Night is a special time for the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association. We had the pleasure of awarding more than $190,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors! This included distributing the very first Marion High School Future Leaders Scholarships, which provide $10,000 each to two students who will be attending a state […]
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,” […]
Hill’s Bank donated $502.41 to the Marion Independent School Foundation as part of their Classroom Cash Program. Since 2004, Classroom Cash has contributed $22,202.96 to help students in the Marion Independent School District. Thank you for your support, Hills Bank!
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 […]
The Foundation recently received a generous donation from Farmers State Bank in Marion. FSB has been a long-standing partner of the Marion Independent School Foundation & Alumni Association in support of our schools’ students and staff. Many thanks to FSB!
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 […]
