MARION, Iowa — Uptown Marion was packed Saturday as the community celebrated the return of Oktoberfest.
Now in its fourth year, the event featured breweries from Iowa and neighboring states, giving attendees a chance to sample a wide variety of craft beers and learn from brewery representatives.
Festival-goers also enjoyed live music from Lyle Beaver and the Brass Notes, along with traditional German games including hammerschlagen, keg rolling, and stein holding contests…