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.
Building North Liberty's Next Stage
Together, we’re making this magnetic gathering place a reality for North Liberty.
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.
Spring is full of mischievous creatures bearing gifts, and a dozen fairies have built their homes in North Liberty. Their homes hold secrets for families who, if successful in seeking them out, will be rewarded. The EGGstravaganza, including the Bunny…
Often, when people think of art, they do so with a capital “A”. Images of en plein air painters, theories on the interplay of shape and color, the word “juxtapose” and lots of chin rubbing. But at Artisan Insight Studios,…
Spring leaf collection is scheduled to start Monday, March 31, and will run through Friday, April 25. To have your leaves collected, rake them within two feet of the street by 7 a.m. on each Monday. Crews will collect them…
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. 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering Tuesday, March 18 10:30 AM North Liberty Library – Meeting Room…
Come see what the North Liberty Community Center has to offer during our spring open house! The five Ws Who: Community members of all ages. What: A Community Center open house! Meet city staff, tour library and recreation center facilities,…
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. Learn More About Dealing with Conflict Monday, March 10 2 – 3:30 PM Iowa City…
North Liberty Youth Council is hosting a teen-only hour for area high school students during the Glow Mini Golf event on Friday, March 21, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the North Liberty Community Center gym. NLYC is providing a…
The Summer 2025 Activity Guide is now available online, covering recreation, aquatic, library and community programming and events offered May through August 2025. Registration for most recreation programs begins April 7 for North Liberty residents in-person at the Community Center…
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. 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering Tuesday, March 4 10:30 AM North Liberty Library – Meeting Room…
Mayor Chris Hoffman issued the following statement two years ago. The sentiment remains relevant today: There is strength in our diversity. This past week, members of our community who are transgender — people who are our friends, neighbors, coworkers and…
From the archive: Cory and Kim Nelson moved to North Liberty for his career and opened Next Level Extreme Fitness for her sense of community. That community grew quickly, leading to their expansion and the feeling that they’re home for…
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. 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering Tuesday, February 25 10:30 AM North Liberty Library – Meeting Room…
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…
Today, Hy-Vee and the City of North Liberty announced a partnership granting the retailer, pending final city council approval, naming rights to the City’s new event center and amphitheater, located in Centennial Park, for the next 15 years. “At Hy-Vee,…
Challenge family and friends to nine holes of blacklight miniature golf in the Community Center gym. The five Ws Who: This is a free activity for all-ages. What: 9-Hole Glow Mini Golf. Where: Robert’s Gym at the North Liberty Community…
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty. The five Ws Who: Operation Leprechaun is open to all, but geared towards families with younger children. What: A short choose-your-own path scavenger hunt…
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. The Library and City Hall will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, February 17.…
The Fire Department was dispatched at 8:08 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, for a report of a vehicle that was partially submerged in a pond. North Liberty police officers arrived at the pond west of Goose Lake Circle to…
Wrapping up the winter months, we Youth Counselors are so proud of the work we’ve been doing and the positive impact we see growing in our community. February has been a busy time as we plan exciting events like the…
With a winter storm warning and expectations of heavy snow, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at 4 a.m. The prohibition is set to expire on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. Tickets will be…
North Liberty Library (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
An hour of socializing. Coffee provided.
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Art & Music
Recurs weekly
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House (515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317)
United Action for Youth’s free art and music program provide young people with opportunities for creative expression, self-exploration and experimentation with materials and artistic techniques in a positive environment. This drop in programming is free for youth grades 6 to 12.
TuesdayMarch1111
9:30 am – 4:00 pmWIC Clinic
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
WIC Clinic
Recurs monthly
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.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmCity Council
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
City Council
Recurs monthly
North Liberty City Council Chambers, 360 N. Main Street, North Liberty IA 52317
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
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).
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
Recurs monthly
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.
SaturdayMarch1515
All DayOperation Leprechaun
Operation Leprechaun
Recurs daily
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
North Liberty Library (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
An hour of socializing. Coffee provided.
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmLibrary Board of Trustees
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Library Board of Trustees
Recurs monthly
North Liberty City Hall
360 N Main St
North Liberty IA 52317
United States
The regular meeting of the North Liberty Library Board of Trustees. The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings and livestream of the meeting can be found northlibertyiowa.org/live.
TuesdayMarch1818
All DayOperation Leprechaun
Operation Leprechaun
Recurs daily
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
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.
WednesdayMarch1919
All DayOperation Leprechaun
Operation Leprechaun
Recurs daily
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
North Liberty City Hall
360 N Main St
North Liberty IA 52317
United States
The regular meeting of the North Liberty Board of Adjustment. The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings and live stream of the meeting can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/live.
6:30 pm – 7:30 pmJunior Optimists International
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Junior Optimists International
Recurs monthly
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.
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
North Liberty Baptist Church, 1215 Jordan St # A-5, 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.
FridayMarch2121
All DayOperation Leprechaun
Operation Leprechaun
Recurs daily
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
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).
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmGlow Mini Golf
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Glow Mini Golf
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, United States)
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Your mission: Track down a mischievous leprechaun by following their trail of gold throughout North Liberty.
Adventures should start at front desk of the recreation center inside the North Liberty Community Center, where they will pick up a pot to fill with gold and start a trail that leads them around town in search of a leprechaun’s footprints.
North Liberty Library (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
An hour of socializing. Coffee provided.
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Art & Music
Recurs weekly
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House (515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317)
United Action for Youth’s free art and music program provide young people with opportunities for creative expression, self-exploration and experimentation with materials and artistic techniques in a positive environment. This drop in programming is free for youth grades 6 to 12.
TuesdayMarch2525
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmChild Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa
Recurs weekly
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House (515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Free training for in-home childcare providers from Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa.
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmCity Council
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
City Council
Recurs monthly
North Liberty City Council Chambers, 360 N. Main Street, North Liberty IA 52317
The regular meeting of the North Liberty City Council, open to the public.
The agenda, when published, can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings.
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).
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
Recurs monthly
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.
SaturdayMarch2929
9:00 am – 12:00 pmLWV of Johnson County Legislative Forum
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
LWV of Johnson County Legislative Forum
City Hall Council Chambers
State legislators from Johnson County update the community on what’s happening in Des Moines and take questions.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pmSTEMpact Youth to Youth
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
STEMpact Youth to Youth
North Liberty Library (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
