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Home>City News
May 2008
City News is designed to keep North Liberty residents updated on what is happening around town. This feature changes often, so don't forget to check back periodically. If you have an item to add to City News, please click here to email the webmaster.I-380 / Penn Street interchange improvements
Construction is beginning on improvements to the on- and off-ramps at Exit 4 of I-380 (the Penn Street interchange). Metro pavers will be completing this project, which will include installing traffic signals at both off-ramps, over the next six months. Click here for more information (PDF), provided by project engineer Brian Willham of Shive-Hattery.NL Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants starting April 30
Residents should be aware that the Water Department will be flushing hydrants starting on Wednesday, April 30 and continuing for up to one week. Hydrant flushing removes any sediment in the water system and ensures that hydrants are operating correctly. You may notice water on the roadway near hydrants that have been opened, and you may occasionally notice temporary lowered water pressure if you live near a hydrant. If you notice air in your water fixtures or any rusty-colored water (which is normal and harmless from this process and mostly shows up in the older part of North Liberty), please run your tap until the water is clear. Iron deposits flushed through the system are safe but may stain clothing, so refrain from doing laundry until your taps run clear if you notice discolored water. Contact City Hall if you have any questions about hydrant flushing: 626-5700.RAGBRAI updates
If you live or work in North Liberty, or know anyone who does, chances are you've heard that RAGBRAI (the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) will be coming through our community and staying the night of July 24, 2008. With tens of thousands of participants and spectators, there will be volunteers needed on many, many fronts. If you have an area of expertise that you think would be useful, or if you are willing to serve on a committee to plan the event, please fill out the volunteer sign-up form on our RAGBRAI information page. Watch that page in the future for all kinds of updates on the planning of this great event. General RAGBRAI inquiries can also be sent to Tracey Mulcahey at tmulcahey@ci.north-liberty.ia.us.Don't miss RAGBRAI video updates with Wally Peg Leg on the main RAGBRAI page!
W. Forevergreen Road and Jones Boulevard embargoed for trucks over eight tons
The City of North Liberty has placed an eight ton embargo on the entire length of W. Forevergreen Road and Jones Boulevard, until further notice. Trucks above this weight limit found driving on the road can be fined for violating the embargo. Thank you for your cooperation.
Farmers' Market coming May 18!
Starting May 18, North Liberty will be hosting a Farmers' Market on Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00pm in the rear Community Center parking lot. The market will feature area vendors of meat, producer, herbs, jewelry and more! If you are interested in vending, please contact Matt Meseck at the Rec Center at 626-5716 / mmeseck@ci.north-liberty.ia.us or Tracey Mulcahey at 626-5700 / tmulcahey@ci.north-liberty.ia.us.