10 years ago

february 2, 2000

Business owners in Marion are invited to a meeting Feb. 17 that will focus on information provided by experts on how current business can improve recruitment of new businesses and comments about current needs.

Candidates for Marion High School Queen of Courts are Samantha Collett, Alisha Matz, and Havi Wilcox. King candidates are John Ottensmeier, Travis Moore, and Jerel Mulvenon. Queen of Courts ceremonies will take place Friday at halftime of the boys’ basketball game against Sacred Heart.

Mickey Lundy and Casey Case appeared before the Marion City Commission Monday to discuss the proposed bike and hike trail on the flood control levee.

Katie Hett placed first Thursday in the Marion Elementary School spelling bee. Bryce Nelson placed second and Preston Williams was third. Hett and Nelson will compete Feb. 10 in the county spelling bee. Williams will serve as alternate.