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.
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! THE NORTH…
After more than a decade of planning, the City of North Liberty is breaking ground to transform Centennial Park into a magnetic gathering place residents will cherish as a quality-of-life amenity, businesses will boast about when recruiting employees, and visitors…
This fall, our award-winning Neighborhood Ambassador program will take a cohort of North Liberty residents behind the scenes for a deep dive in how the city works in a newly refreshed program. Residents are invited to apply before Friday, July…
Register for a free special swimming event with a island and mermaid princesses at the North Liberty’s outdoor pool. The five Ws Who: Children and their caregivers. What: A magical experience with your favorite island and sea princesses. Where: North…
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! From Soil to…
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…
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the city’s administrative offices, including City Hall at 360 N. Main St., will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Other services will be closed or have adjusted hours as follows. Library The North Liberty…
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…
Computers have been integrated into nearly everything. Most of us who know enough to get by don’t ever really get into the deeper nuts and bolts, or 1’s and 0’s, of our tech systems. That’s where Nate Folker, of EZ…
Each year, fireworks start an average of 18,500 fires, causing deaths, injuries and millions in direct property damage. In 2023, North Liberty emergency responders delt with fires and injuries caused by illegal fireworks in town. In addition to damage, the…
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…
Each year, the City of North Liberty funds social services to North Liberty residents through a competitive grant process. Applications, available now, will be accepted until July 1, 2024. Projects will be scored based on a 100-point rubric, and the City…
North Liberty’s indoor pool remains closed while we await replacement parts (the delay is driven by the start-of-summer pool repair demand) and will adjust due to the start of summer swimming lessons the week of June 10, 2024. On Monday,…
This Saturday, June 8, giant kites will soar above North Liberty’s Centennial Park (1565 St Andrews Dr) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come for awe-inspiring views, and information, activities and giveaways from LGBTQ organizations, affirming community groups and sponsors…
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! Intergenerational Chess…
The North Liberty Aquatic Center is turning 20 this summer! Join us for a birthday celebration with food trucks, a DJ, photo opportunities and pool fun. The five Ws Who: Everyone! This is a free, all ages event. What: Let’s…
Beginning Monday, June 10, 2024, the Penn Street will be closed at the CRANDIC Railroad crossing. The closure, to allow Midwest Concrete, Inc, to reconstruct the road around crossing, is expected to last into mid-July, with incentives for early completion.…
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! THE NORTH…
Childcare is increasingly difficult to come by. Not only is it in high demand with limited availability, but finding the right fit can be a challenge. Heather Cummings, owner of North Liberty’s BEST Academy, describes their before and after school,…
Starting May 25, the City of North Liberty will increase the daily rate for Recreation Department facility use to $6 per day, regardless of residency. The fee supports the upkeep and replacement of North Liberty’s pools, weights, cardio equipment and…
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317, United States)
The North Liberty Aquatic Center is turning 20 this summer! Join us for a birthday celebration. We’ll have food trucks, a DJ, photo opportunities and fun in the pool!
MondayJune2424
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
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSummer Lunch & Fun
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Lunch & Fun
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
6:00 pm – 7:00 pmFrom Soil to Soul: The Healing of Gardening
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
From Soil to Soul: The Healing of Gardening
North Liberty Community Pantry - Growing Together Garden, 89 N Jones Blvd
Led by Scott Koepke, these inspirational sessions offer food for thought on how nurturing biodiversity in the garden can help heal peoples’ mental and physical challenges. We build from the ground up, exploring, with specific stories, nine life skill seeds that are cultivated in the act of gardening: Hope, Balance, Patience, Resilience, Trust, Humility, Listening, Gratitude, and Peace. Just as the lesson of compost teaches us that we can transform old life into new life, we can also experience the wisdom that Hort Heals Hurt.
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
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSummer Lunch & Fun
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Lunch & Fun
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
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
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSummer Lunch & Fun
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Lunch & Fun
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
North Liberty Library (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Tweens, 4th-6th grade, and their caregivers are invited to an evening of pizza, STEAM, and fun with Dasia Taylor, the inventor of infection-detecting sutures. Registration required at https://bit.ly/4bFRE8Q
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
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmRanshaw House Concert Series
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ranshaw House Concert Series
Ranshaw House Lawn, 515 Community Drive
Who: You! Free and no reservation needed
What: A free evening of good company with performances by local musicians
Where: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Drive, North Liberty
When: Fridays in June and July, with two-hour performances starting at 6 p.m.
Why: To catch up with friends and socialize with neighbors
Summer 2024 Schedule
June 7: Calle Sur
June 14: Camp Cardinal
June 21: Iowa Brass
June 28: YesterNite
July 5: Pucker Street Band
July 12: Tanya English Band
July 19: Two-Bit Maniac
July 26: Youth Night, presented in partnership with United Action for Youth
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
WednesdayJuly33
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSummer Lunch & Fun
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Lunch & Fun
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317)
Celebrate sweet summertime evenings. Enjoy outdoor pool amenities and grab a snack from concessions. Admission is just $2 per person.
Recurs weekly
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.
Recurs monthly
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmClassy Chassy Cruisers Free Show and Shine
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Classy Chassy Cruisers Free Show and Shine
Penn Meadows Park (250 N Dubuque St, North Liberty, IA 52317, United States)
Join the Classy Chassy Cruisers for a Free Show and Shine, followed by fireworks to kickstart your Independence Day celebrations.
9:30 pm – 10:00 pmFireworks
9:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Fireworks
Join the Classy Chassy Cruisers for a Free Show and Shine, followed by fireworks to kickstart your Independence Day celebrations.
Fireworks will start as soon as it is dark enough!
ThursdayJuly44
All DayCity Offices Closed
City Offices Closed
Recurs yearly
FridayJuly55
7:30 am – 8:30 amCoffee Connections
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Coffee Connections
Varies
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
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSummer Lunch & Fun
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Lunch & Fun
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Who: You! Free and no reservation needed
What: A free evening of good company with performances by local musicians
Where: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Drive, North Liberty
When: Fridays in June and July, with two-hour performances starting at 6 p.m.
Why: To catch up with friends and socialize with neighbors
Summer 2024 Schedule
June 7: Calle Sur
June 14: Camp Cardinal
June 21: Iowa Brass
June 28: YesterNite
July 5: Pucker Street Band
July 12: Tanya English Band
July 19: Two-Bit Maniac
July 26: Youth Night, presented in partnership with United Action for Youth
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) is pleased to announce three new clinics that will offer the services of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in North Liberty and Coralville. WIC is a nutrition education and food assistance program for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and children up to five years of age. WIC can help families find other needed resources like doctors, dentists and medical insurance. I-Smile services will also be offered to children and pregnant people at these clinics which includes a dental screening, fluoride varnish, education and referral to a dentist.
JCPH is offering WIC clinics throughout Johnson County to improve the accessibility to services for county residents especially where transportation is a barrier. “We analyzed the addresses of families currently receiving WIC and families who are eligible for Medicaid to identify clusters of where they live and sites for clinics to close these clusters. We anticipate this will help families already on WIC as well as attract families who have never been on WIC due to transportation issues,” said Chuck Dufano, WIC Coordinator for Johnson County.
Clinics will be open monthly from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following sites in North Liberty and Coralville:
Second Tuesday of the month beginning Oct. 11 North Liberty Community Center 520 W. Cherry Street North Liberty, IA Lower Level – Gerdin Conference Room
Third Thursday of the month beginning Oct. 20 North Liberty Baptist Church 1215 Jordan Street North Liberty, IA Church sanctuary
Fourth Tuesday of the month beginning Oct. 25 Coralville United Methodist Church 806 – 13th Avenue Coralville, Iowa 2nd Level classrooms
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact WIC Coordinator Chuck Dufano at 319-356-6042.
Recurs monthly
10:00 am – 11:00 amCentennial Park Groundbreaking
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Centennial Park Groundbreaking
Centennial Park (1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty, IA)
After more than a decade of planning, the City of North Liberty is breaking ground to transform Centennial Park into a magnetic gathering place residents will cherish as a quality-of-life amenity, businesses will boast about when recruiting employees, and visitors will rave about when they talk about Iowa.
The groundbreaking celebration will be held at Centennial Park, 1565 St Andrews Drive, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Remarks will begin at 10 a.m. Parking is available in any of the park’s lots.
Celebrating the first of four phases, the event will include remarks from City of North Liberty staff, partner organizations and project leaders. The four planned phases are:
Reds Alehouse (405 N Dubuque 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.
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317)
Celebrate sweet summertime evenings. Enjoy outdoor pool amenities and grab a snack from concessions. Admission is just $2 per person.
Recurs weekly
7:00 pm – 8:30 pmTree and Storm Water Advisory Board
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Tree and Storm Water Advisory Board
City Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle North Liberty
The regular meeting of the Tree and Stormwater Advisory Board. These meetings are aired on NLTV and livestreamed. Agenda and packet information is available online.
Recurs every 3 months
ThursdayJuly1111
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSummer Lunch & Fun
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Lunch & Fun
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317, United States)
Join the library and lifeguards for a three free summer story times by the outdoor pool.
The five Ws
* Who: Geared towards children ages 5 and under and their caregivers.
* What: Hear a story on the pool deck and then stay and swim. Caregivers must be in the pool.
* Where: Outdoor pool
* When: June 14, July 12, and Aug. 9 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. * Why: Earn points for the Summer Reading Program!
What to expect
Several books will be read twice at each event: once at 9:30 a.m. and again at 10:30 a.m. Drop in to the event at any time between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. to swim and hear the stories.
What to bring
Swimsuits, towels, life jackets and anything else your swimmer may need to feel comfortable. Only coastguard-approved life jackets are allowed. No other inflatable toys, please.
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
11:30 am – 1:00 pmSummer Lunch & Fun
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Lunch & Fun
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
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
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmPig & Pint Prelude (Fundraiser)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pig & Pint Prelude (Fundraiser)
Centennial Park (1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty, IA, United States)
Don’t miss this ticketed fundraiser the night before Blues & BBQ! The Pig & Pint Prelude will take place under the big tent in Centennial Park on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds support North Liberty Blues & BBQ’s commitment to keeping Saturday’s admission, kids’ fun, and live music free to attendees.
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmRanshaw House Concert Series
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Ranshaw House Concert Series
Ranshaw House Lawn, 515 Community Drive
Who: You! Free and no reservation needed
What: A free evening of good company with performances by local musicians
Where: Ranshaw House, 515 Community Drive, North Liberty
When: Fridays in June and July, with two-hour performances starting at 6 p.m.
Why: To catch up with friends and socialize with neighbors
Summer 2024 Schedule
June 7: Calle Sur
June 14: Camp Cardinal
June 21: Iowa Brass
June 28: YesterNite
July 5: Pucker Street Band
July 12: Tanya English Band
July 19: Two-Bit Maniac
July 26: Youth Night, presented in partnership with United Action for Youth
Centennial Park, 1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Music, food and fun for everyone. North Liberty’s summer staple, held the second Saturday of each July, is free to attend. Find information about this year’s festival at https://northlibertyblues.org/.
Recurs yearly
10:00 am – 10:30 pmBlues & BBQ
10:00 am – 10:30 pm
Blues & BBQ
Centennial Park (1565 St Andrews Dr, North Liberty, IA, United States)
North Liberty’s summer tradition of live music, craft beer, barbecue, and kids’ fun returns for a 16th year.