Marion Police Department Provides Update on Parade Incident. Last week, it was reported that a group of students was taunted and subjected to name-calling during the Linn-Mar Homecoming Parade and that a knife/box cutter had been thrown at a member of the group. The Marion Police Department was notified of the incident and opened an investigation. After interviewing several students and parade participants, the Police Department has been unable to substantiate the allegation regarding the knife/box cutter being thrown at anyone. This appears to be a case of several individuals putting together bits and pieces of information which resulted in an inaccurate portrayal of what occurred. The Marion Police Department takes allegations and threats of violence seriously and appreciates the cooperation of the students and the Linn-Mar Community School District on this matter. Community members are encouraged to say something when they see suspicious activity and report dangerous behavior to the proper authorities. Anyone with additional information about this incident should contact the Marion Police Department at 319-377-1511.