City Of Marathon

City Of Marathon City of Marathon, IA

05/27/2026

City of Marathon Mowing Requirements
of Properties

Any property within the City of Marathon, whether vacated or non-vacated, is required to be mowed any time the grass and or weeds reach a height of 8” or more.

Any property which is not mowed by the time when the grass and or weeds reach a height of 8”, may be mowed by the City or their agents, and a charge of $75.00 per hour for such mowing, plus a surcharge of $100.00 will be charged to the property owner. Any property owners who fail to mow their properties, thus allowing the same to be mowed by the City or their agents, and who do not provide payment for mowing as required will be assessed by the City for such costs, which will be collected in the same manner as general property taxes.

Annual publication of this ordinance will serve as notice to the property owners. Any billings for mowing done by the city or their agents are to be sent by regular mail and are payable within 30 days of the billing date.

05/18/2026

City of Marathon

Notice: Fuel Availability Update
Due to storm damage sustained last night, the gas pumps are currently down. There is no fuel available in Marathon at gas pumps at this time until further notice.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience.
City of Marathon

05/04/2026

CITY OF MARATON
PRICING FOR MAY 16 2026 CITY WIDE CLEANUP
TV’s All Sizes - $25.00 each
TV-Console or Projection $35.00 each
Car Tires - $12 each
Appliances - $12 each
Mattresses - $10
Couches, recliners - $10 each
Chair, wooden or plastic - $5 each
Wooden furniture - $10

05/01/2026

Our annual Cleanup Day is coming up on May 16. This is a good time to get rid of items that are just laying around. Items may be set out by 7:00 AM at the curb on May 16. WE WANT TO STRESS THERE WILL BE NO BAGS OF GARBAGE PICKED UP. Clean up days are for junk only, no GARBAGE. PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAINT, BATTERIES, OR PROPANE TANKS, SHINGLES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, LUMBER, ROCKS, BRICKS, CEMENT, GARBAGE BAGS OR TOXIC MATERIALS. Please have everything in separate piles from the above list. Grow Garbage will provide to the city a list of all items that are picked up at the curb on Saturday morning and you will be billed for those items on your June 1 city bill.

NOTE: The item list and prices will be posted early next week.

05/01/2026

You may burn yard waste ONLY in your backyards beginning May 1 until June 21 depending on the weather. The wind must be 10 miles per hour or less and no other burn bans in place. The fire must be attended at all times.

04/28/2026

Public, Works reminder.

Hydrants will be flushed at 10 AM today April 28 and tomorrow April 29.
A notification was out last week at the post office and the community center. This is your friendly reminder..

Public Works!
04/17/2026

Public Works!

04/01/2026

BOIL ADVISORY LIFTED
✅ UPDATE: BOIL ADVISORY LIFTED — CITY OF MARATHON ✅
The Public Works Department is officially lifting the Boil Water Advisory for all residents, effective immediately.
Important Clarification:
We want to reassure the community that there were no contaminants or bacteria of any kind found in our water system. This advisory was issued simply as a proactive safety precaution because our chlorine injectors were temporarily out of service.
What to Expect:
• No More Boiling: You no longer need to boil your water for drinking or household use.
• Chlorine Scent: As the system stabilizes after the repair, you may notice a slight "pool smell" or chlorine scent in your water today. This is perfectly normal and shows the treatment system is working correctly.
• Flushing Lines: We recommend running your cold water taps for a few minutes to flush your internal plumbing.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Ensuring the safety and quality of our city's water is our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while we addressed this equipment issue.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Tyler Jarvis Public Works Director, City of Marathon

03/31/2026

⚠️ URGENT WATER ADVISORY: CITY OF MARATHON ⚠️
The Public Works Department is issuing a Boil Water Advisory effective immediately for all residents.
Earlier today, we experienced a technical malfunction with our chlorine injection pumps. While we have already flushed three hydrants to address the issue and ensure proper treatment levels, we are taking this precautionary measure until safety testing is finalized.
What you should do:
• Boil Your Water: Bring all water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, or food preparation. Let it cool before use.
• Discolored Water: You may notice "stirred up" or discolored water. If this happens, run your cold water taps for a few minutes until the water runs clear.
• Duration: This advisory will remain in effect until we receive satisfactory results from our water quality tests (typically 24 hours).
We apologize for this inconvenience. This step is necessary to ensure the continued safety of our community's drinking water. We will post an update as soon as the advisory is lifted.
Tyler Jarvis
Public Works Director, City of Marathon

03/20/2026

Public Service Announcement: Statewide Tornado Drill
Attention Residents of Marathon,
Please be advised that the annual Iowa Statewide Tornado Drill will take place this Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
As part of the drill, you may hear outdoor warning sirens or see alerts on local media. This is a scheduled test conducted as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. We encourage all residents and businesses to use this opportunity to practice your severe weather safety plan and identify your "safe place."

Stay safe and stay prepared!
Tyler Jarvis
Public Works Director, City of Marathon

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306 W Attica
Marathon, IA
50565

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm

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+17122892261

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