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The city of Marion is moving forward with a $606,000 City Hall renovation to “refresh” the nearly 20-year-old building.

Marion City Council members last week approved the project cost and awarded the construction contract to Garling Construction, the lowest of three bidders to try for the project. Work will begin in January with substantial completion expected in June of 2026.

The Marion City Hall building at 1225 Sixth Ave. was constructed in 2006. The renovation will primarily focus on the strategic organization of city departments within the building and the enhancement of both public accessibility and employee safety.

“There’s a few relocations. We’ll move some walls, add some offices …

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