MidWestOne Foundation Pledges $25,000 to Help Build North Liberty’s Next Stage
The City of North Liberty has received a $25,000 grant from the MidWestOne Foundation in support of Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign. The campaign, which launched this spring and asks for $1 million in community support, will help complete the City’s decade-long plan to transform Centennial Park into a magnetic gathering place in the heart of Eastern Iowa.
“MidWestOne’s pledge will significantly help us bring our vision for a multipurpose entertainment park to fruition, enhancing the quality of life of our residents and attracting visitors to Johnson County,” said city administrator Ryan Heiar. “We’re grateful for their shared enthusiasm and early support of this project.”
The MidWestOne Foundation supports non-profit groups, institutions, schools, and organizations that enhance the cultural well-being of the communities they serve.
“We’re proud to support the growth and improvement of the North Liberty community,” said MidWestOne’s Jenny Olson. “It will benefit everyone in the community to have an accessible and welcoming space to gather and play. We look forward to enjoying it with all of you in the future.”
The finished Centennial Park will be home to the Centennial Center — an indoor event space and connected outdoor stage, and the first amenity to be constructed — an open-air pavilion, expansive plaza spaces, a premier splash pad, wheelchair-accessible playground features, expanded parking and trails, restrooms and an honor garden. Engineering will begin this year, with the Centennial Center expected to open to the public in 2025.
The project will be funded through a variety of public and private resources, including community giving. Local businesses and community members are invited to donate to a designated charitable giving fund eligible for tax deduction at the Community Foundation of Johnson County.
Visit northlibertyiowa.org/nextstage to learn more about the project, make a one-time donation or pledge financial support over multiple payments. Total gifts of $500 or more will be recognized permanently at the park reflective of impact. Naming opportunities for areas throughout the park are also available. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
