25 years ago

march 1, 1995

Larry Loomis became president and chief executive officer of Marion National Bank this week. Matt Classen has been president since 1964 and is cutting back his duties as he prepares for retirement. Loomis has been with the bank since 1977.

A miscellaneous bridal shower Feb. 19 complimented Stephanie Burkholder, bride-elect of Larry McLain. Hostesses were Marge Christensen, Feebie Holdeman, Norma Kline, Randee Loomis, Janie Meierhoff, Karen Regnier, and Suzanne Thole.

Marion High School senior Aaron Helmer has been selected as student of the month by the faculty. He is the son of Marsha and Darrel Helmer of Marion.

Bill Holdeman has opened a new barber shop in downtown Marion, located at 412 E. Main. Holdeman lives in Marion but has been operating a barber shop in Newton for years.

Thousands of feet of pipe are stacked under the Marion east water tower as Nowak Construction crews begin work at digging trenches and laying the pipe. The project will provide treated water from the city of Marion to residents at Marion County Lake.