Why’s North Liberty so far away? Is there anything to do in North Liberty besides drive through it? Are we rural or urban? And who runs this town, anyway?
Let’s answer some questions about our fair city.
Stories of People Working Here
People are doing work in North Liberty, and you should know about them. Subscribe to the podcast, 52317, for short monthly visits with people about their work. Welcome to your new business community.
The White Buffalo, known for his baritone voice and the emotional weight of his music, will headline North Liberty Blues & BBQ presented by Veridian Credit Union on July 13, festival organizers announced today. The White Buffalo, the name under…
The North Liberty Summer Lunch & Fun program returns this June. The program, which provides a free lunch and a daily activity for North Libertarians ages 0 to 18 every weekday during the summer months, will run Monday through Friday…
North Liberty’s outdoor pool is opening for the summer season Memorial Day weekend and will be open 12 to 4 p.m. May 25, 26 and 27. The first hour of each day is reserved for those with pool memberships. Entry…
Each year, the Mayor and City Council appoint commissioners to the city’s volunteer advisory boards and commissions. The commissions and boards help make decisions about a host of issue facing our community: what can be rezoned, if a variance to…
City facility hours and services will be adjusted on Monday, May 27, 2024, in honor of Memorial Day. City Hall City Hall will be closed. Library The North Liberty Library’s programs will not take place and the facility will be…
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library! 55+ Connections:…
The Ranshaw House Concert Series returns this summer. Catch up with friends and socialize as a community Friday nights in June and July on the Ranshaw House lawn. Bring a picnic, BYOB and enjoy live music from local artists performing…
The second month of new-look utility bills are heading to customers this week and reflect the the same wastewater, water, trash and recycling they are used to. Water rates have remained unchanged since July 2021, and wastewater rates have remained…
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library! 55+ Connections: Tuesday…
May Day tradition include baskets of flowers to celebrate the coming of spring. In Ireland and Scotland, the celebration is called Beltane and falls between the spring equinox (when day and night are equal) and the summer solstice (when daylight…
The North Liberty Fire Department was dispatched at 9:32 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, for a report of a fire alarm at 1215 Jordan Street. As North Liberty fire and police arrived, firefighters found an activated sprinkler system and…
You can get a copy of the full guide to classes and programs in our Community Center, which includes our Recreation Center, Library, Aquatic Center, Gerdin Conference Center and other spaces, published three times each year, in person at the…
Meet the trucks and drivers and others that keep the city going at this showcase of public works vehicles in Centennial Park. The five Ws Who: You! Free and no reservation needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. What:…
The North Liberty Youth Council invites junior high and high school students to participate in a co-ed kickball tournament at Diamond Dreams on Saturday, May 11. Enjoy free pizza, snacks and drinks. A free t-shirt will be given to all…
Nothing bridges cultures and brings people together like fun, fresh, delicious food. Emilio Estrada, self-proclaimed “good eater”, as well as the co-owner of Ándale Cantina Bar & Grill – or Andale 2 for short – selects popular recipes from his…
City Hall will soon move back to the heart of North Liberty. The new building, at 360 N. Main St., brings City Hall to its fourth — and final — home, and includes indoor and outdoor community spaces. City Hall…
Whether you already have an established group of friends with kiddos or you’re looking to meet more young families, this event is for you. Here’s all you need to know about our fourth annual Playground Crawl on Saturday, May 11,…
Beginning Monday, April 15, 2024, Penn Street will be closed at from Herky Street to James Avenue. The closure, to allow Peterson Contractors, Inc, to completely reconstruct the roadway, is expected to last through the summer. Traffic will be detoured…
North Liberty is an ideal place to put down roots, and no one boasts more about the quality of life and progress in North Liberty than city staff – except for real estate agents. It is with this growth mindset…
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library! 55+ Connections: Tuesday…
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and Iowa Hawkeye Nile Kinnick, Club 24 is an opportunity for seniors to socialize while watching the most recent Iowa game and Hawkeye guests speakers. Sit back, relax, and watch and discuss the game over coffee and snacks. Participants can sign up weekly by calling (319) 626-5716, visiting the Rec Center front desk or registering online. Bluebird Café cinnamon rolls are available for $6.
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10:00 am – 11:00 amSocial Hour
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Hour
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
Recurs weekly
TuesdayApril2323
4:00 pm – 6:00 pmCommunity Board Fair
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Community Board Fair
Coralville Public Library (1401 5th St, Coralville, IA 52241, United States)
Attend the Community Board Fair to connect with nonprofits and governments commissions seeking new community members who are ready to lead. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a fresh face in the community, there are many opportunities to serve—on a board of directors, leading a committee, or a leadership position—that fit your skills and interests.
The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive in North Liberty. Free parking is available in the small lot beside the house or in the adjacent Community Center parking lot.
Recurs weekly
ThursdayApril2525
FridayApril2626
11:30 am – 1:00 pm55+ Connections Lunch
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
55+ Connections Lunch
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 8:00 pmCancelled: Iowa River Kayaking Trip
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cancelled: Iowa River Kayaking Trip
Sturgis Ferry Park (1700 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, Ia 52246)
Join Rec Center staff for a 9-mile float/paddle, starting in Iowa City and ending in Hills. Participants will meet at Sturgis Ferry Park, 1300 S Riverside Drive in Iowa City. Open to people of all ages and skill levels. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. For rentals, contact the University of Iowa Outdoor Rentals at (319) 384-1225. Come prepared with proper attire, safety equipment, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Registration deadline is April 15 or when capacity is reached. For more information, contact Matt Meseck at [email protected] or call (319) 626-5750. Registration deadline: Apr. 23
5:30 pm – 8:30 pmFamily Fridays
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Family Fridays
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317)
A weekly open swim at a special family price: $10 for a family of 4 (and $2 person each additional).
Recurs weekly
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Designated free nights toplay basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practicesallowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.
Recurs monthly
SaturdayApril2727
SundayApril2828
MondayApril2929
9:00 am – 11:30 amClub 24
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Club 24
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and Iowa Hawkeye Nile Kinnick, Club 24 is an opportunity for seniors to socialize while watching the most recent Iowa game and Hawkeye guests speakers. Sit back, relax, and watch and discuss the game over coffee and snacks. Participants can sign up weekly by calling (319) 626-5716, visiting the Rec Center front desk or registering online. Bluebird Café cinnamon rolls are available for $6.
Recurs weekly
10:00 am – 11:00 amSocial Hour
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Hour
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
Recurs weekly
TuesdayApril3030
WednesdayMay11
6:30 pm – 7:30 pmJunior Optimists International
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Junior Optimists International
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Join an enthusiastic group of young people to complete fun projects and activities to improve our community and better the lives of all around us. New members can join at any point in the year.
Meetings are first and third Wednesday of each month.
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 9-9:45 am
Location: Ranshaw House Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Emily Edrington
Has regular exercise never really come naturally for you? Or maybe you’ve fallen out of the habit after an injury or illness got in the way? Join us at the Ranshaw House on Thursday mornings for some gentle movement in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This class will serve up a sampler platter of movement activities–including chair yoga, stretch bands, Tai Chi & Qigong, walking, and more–for you to try out, modify, and see what you like. The goal is to experiment and find ways to have a good time moving your body, with support from others in a similar boat, in order to make friends with movement and maybe even make friends through movement.
Coffee Talk & Rec(ommendation) Room
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 10-11 am
Location: Ranshaw House
Host: Emily Edrington
Join folks from the Iowa City Senior Center for coffee, company, and conversation on Thursday mornings. Bring your hot tips and cool recommendations to our Rec(ommendation) Room. Tell us about great books, movies, podcasts, restaurants, museums, walking trails, travel destinations…anything you are currently loving and want to share with others! The Ranshaw House has a big screen TV and internet connection, so we can always pull up websites and videos (a movie trailer on YouTube, for example) to illustrate your suggestions. Among the recommendations we’d love to hear, tell us what kind of classes and activities you want to see organized for older adults in North Liberty. If we reach a lull in conversation, we can always pull out the old Scrabble game or checkerboard.
Recurs weekly
7:00 pm – 8:30 pmParks and Recreation Commission
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Parks and Recreation Commission
North Liberty City Hall, 3, Quail Creek Circle, 2 Hwy 965, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
The regular meeting of the North Liberty Parks and Recreation Commission, and open to the public in person at City Hall or via a stream online.
The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings
The Greater Iowa City, Inc. Coffee Connections bring together business professionals, community leaders and city officials. All are invited to share and learn about city plans and events, local resources, and business news. Join us for coffee, brief updates, and informal networking. Registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome.
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).
Recurs weekly
SaturdayMay44
7:00 am – 4:00 pmGranGable
7:00 am – 4:00 pm
GranGable
Field Day Brewing Co. (925 Liberty Way, North Liberty, IA 52317)
A 100-, 50- and 25-mile ride starting and ending in North Liberty.
SundayMay55
MondayMay66
10:00 am – 11:00 amSocial Hour
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Hour
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
Recurs weekly
TuesdayMay77
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Designated free nights toplay basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practicesallowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.
Recurs monthly
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmPlanning and Zoning Commission
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Planning and Zoning Commission
1 Quail Creek Circle, North Liberty IA 52317
Description:The regular meeting of the North Liberty Planning and Zoning Commission.The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings and live stream of the meeting can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/live.
Recurs monthly
WednesdayMay88
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmCommunity Lunch Connection
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Community Lunch Connection
Tin Roost (840 W Penn St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Lunch Connections are the place to see and be seen. This is an informal networking opportunity for our current and future members of Greater Iowa City, Inc. Join us for lunch, conversation, and connections. Registration is required so that we can provide the host restaurant with accurate numbers.
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 9-9:45 am
Location: Ranshaw House Register online or call 319-356-5220
Facilitator: Emily Edrington
Has regular exercise never really come naturally for you? Or maybe you’ve fallen out of the habit after an injury or illness got in the way? Join us at the Ranshaw House on Thursday mornings for some gentle movement in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This class will serve up a sampler platter of movement activities–including chair yoga, stretch bands, Tai Chi & Qigong, walking, and more–for you to try out, modify, and see what you like. The goal is to experiment and find ways to have a good time moving your body, with support from others in a similar boat, in order to make friends with movement and maybe even make friends through movement.
Coffee Talk & Rec(ommendation) Room
Thursdays, May 2 – Jun 27, 10-11 am
Location: Ranshaw House
Host: Emily Edrington
Join folks from the Iowa City Senior Center for coffee, company, and conversation on Thursday mornings. Bring your hot tips and cool recommendations to our Rec(ommendation) Room. Tell us about great books, movies, podcasts, restaurants, museums, walking trails, travel destinations…anything you are currently loving and want to share with others! The Ranshaw House has a big screen TV and internet connection, so we can always pull up websites and videos (a movie trailer on YouTube, for example) to illustrate your suggestions. Among the recommendations we’d love to hear, tell us what kind of classes and activities you want to see organized for older adults in North Liberty. If we reach a lull in conversation, we can always pull out the old Scrabble game or checkerboard.
Recurs weekly
FridayMay1010
11:30 am – 1:00 pm55+ Connections Lunch
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
55+ Connections Lunch
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).
Recurs weekly
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Designated free nights to play basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practices allowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.
Recurs monthly
SaturdayMay1111
12:00 pm – 5:00 pmNLYC Youth Kickball Tournament
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
NLYC Youth Kickball Tournament
Diamond Dreams Sports Academy, 2905 Stoner Ct.
Join the North Liberty Youth Council for a co-ed kickball tournament at Diamond Dreams on Saturday, May 11. Enjoy free pizza, snacks and drinks. A free t-shirt will be given to all players and prizes will be awarded to tournament winners.
Registration is free and open to anyone in junior high or high school. Register your full team of 5-8 players by May 4 at the link below. Or if you don’t have a full team, register as an individual and we’ll add you to a team.
Whether you already have an established group of friends with kiddos or you’re looking to meet more young families, this event is for you. Here’s all you need to know about our third annual Playground Crawl on Saturday, May 11.
Hop around to the parks between 2 and 5 p.m. in whichever order you wish. In addition to exploring the play structures at each park, kids will be offered a complimentary snack (all allergy conscious) and drink at each location and are invited to participate in an activity led by organizations.
Who: Designed for children ages 2 through 8 and their caregivers, but of course all are welcome. Free and no tickets needed.
What: Spend the day with your household exploring the city’s playgrounds and enjoy special treats, activities, and giveaways at each stop.
Where: Five parks throughout the city (Penn Meadows Park, Centennial Park, Quail Ridge Park, Deerfield Park, and Beaver Kreek Park).
When: Saturday, May 11, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Why: To discover new areas of North Liberty — and burn some energy!
This event is part of the City Slate, a compilation of North Liberty’s largest and free city-produced events.