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?
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Building North Liberty's Next Stage
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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.
One year ago today, City Hall moved into its current building, 360 N. Main St., which features a spacious public plaza in the heart of Old Town. Earlier this month, the plaza was officially named. The name “Old Town Plaza”…
Whether you already have an established group of friends with kids or you’re looking to meet more young families, this event is for you. Here’s all you need to know about the Playground Crawl on Saturday, May 17, 2025: 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. Happy Easter to those who celebrate it! 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering Tuesday, April 22 10:30 AM …
You can get a copy of the full guide to classes and programs in our Community Center, which includes our Recreation Center, Library, Pacha Aquatic Center, Gerdin Conference Center and other spaces, published three times each year, in person at…
Meet the trucks and drivers and others that keep the city going at this showcase of public works vehicles. This year, in conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the North Liberty Fire Department, the event will be held on Cherry…
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. Let’s Eat! Vegetable Gardening Basics Monday, April 14 4 – 6 PM Coralville Public Library…
Do you have a partner who loves long walks on the beach trails, gazing into your eyes treat-holding hand and whispering sweet nothings into licking your ear? Here are some reminders to help keep your furry friend, and other humans, safe…
With autism, the signs of aren’t always easy to read. Behavioral indicators can be conflicting and unique to the individual. With younger children it’s more of a challenge as their personalities are still developing. Lo Mullins, a Board Certified Behavior…
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, April 8 10:30 AM North Liberty Library – Meeting Room…
This month, the City of North Liberty is getting ready to close its annual budget cycle, which started in earnest about six months ago with staff assessing expenses and councilors setting goals. You might be aware of this milestone because…
The Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board, which appointed by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, has launched a survey aimed at understanding the experiences and perceptions of residents aged 45 and older regarding livability in Johnson…
As we wrap up March, we’re reflecting on an incredible month filled with exciting events and meaningful initiatives. From hosting engaging activities like a teen-hour at the city’s mini glow golf event to working on new ways to support our…
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. CBS Piece about Social Security Featuring NL Seniors A crew from CBS News came to our…
Starting April 1, 2025, the City of North Liberty will adjust a variety of Recreation Department use fees, including memberships for the first time since 2018. The names of membership packages will also change to more clearly align with the…
Spring comes with many opportunities to clean up from a long winter. Muddy Creek cleanup On Saturday, April 5, 2025, join the cleanup led by the North Liberty Tree & Storm Water Advisory Board, Scout Troop 216 and Cub Scout…
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 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, Pacha Aquatic Center, Gerdin Conference Center and other spaces, published three times each year, in person at…
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…
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317, United States)
𝓣𝓪𝓵𝓴 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓪 𝓽𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓽𝔂𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝓮𝓰𝓰 𝓱𝓾𝓷𝓽: Our indoor pool will be full of eggs for participants to collect followed by open swim. Raffles, arts and crafts and goodie bags also included. There is a $5 registration fee per child for this event.
Caregivers must be in the water with all children ages 1 to 5.
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317, United States)
𝓣𝓪𝓵𝓴 𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓾𝓽 𝓪 𝓽𝔀𝓲𝓼𝓽 𝓽𝓸 𝔂𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓽𝔂𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓵 𝓮𝓰𝓰 𝓱𝓾𝓷𝓽: Our indoor pool will be full of eggs for participants to collect followed by open swim. Raffles, arts and crafts and goodie bags also included. There is a $5 registration fee per child for this event.
Caregivers must be in the water with all children ages 1 to 5 and all non-swimmers ages 6 to 10.
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.
TuesdayApril1515
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 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.
WednesdayApril1616
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 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.
4:30 pm – 6:30 pmUnited Way of Johnson and Washington Counties Community Celebration
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties Community Celebration
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
As our ’24 – ’25 Annual Campaign comes to a close, it is now time to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our community! Join us at Carver-Hawkeye Arena—the home of some of our most legendary teams—as we celebrate YOU and the incredible impact of our 2024-2025 Team United Campaign!
Free parking available in lot 46 with the event held in the Feller Club Room through the north entrance. Everyone is welcome to register for this event on our website at https://www.unitedwayjwc.org/community-celebration. Please RSVP by April 14!
FridayApril1818
11:30 am – 1:00 pm55+ Connections Lunch
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
55+ Connections Lunch
Recurs weekly
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).
SaturdayApril1919
SundayApril2020
MondayApril2121
10:00 am – 11:00 amSocial Hour
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Hour
Recurs weekly
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.
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.
TuesdayApril2222
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.
SaturdayApril2626
7:00 am – 11:00 amSpring Cleanup Day
7:00 am – 11:00 am
Spring Cleanup Day
Public Works Facility, 620 Calvin Street, North Liberty IA 52317
Spring Cleanup Day is held annually the last Saturday in April from 7 to 11 a.m. and is for residents of North Liberty only. Please be prepared to verify that you are a North Liberty resident with a water bill stub or driver’s license. North Liberty residents pay $.30 each month on their utility bill for this service.
Miscellaneous large items are to be brought to the Public Works Facility, 620 Calvin Street. (Go south on Front Street to Golf View Drive. Turn right and go to Calvin Street. Turn right to Public Works facility.)
The following items will be accepted:
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.
TuesdayApril2929
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.
WednesdayApril3030
ThursdayMay11
9:00 am – 10:30 amStop the Scammers
9:00 am – 10:30 am
Stop the Scammers
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Join the Iowa Department of Insurance & Financial Services and AARP for a FREE educational Stop the Scammers event! Con artists target people aged 60 and older, swindling millions of Americans out of almost $28.3 billion each year. Don’t become another statistic and protect yourself from fraud.
Our team of fraud fighters has compiled real-world tips and tools that can help protect you and your loved ones. By arming yourself with knowledge of common fraud schemes, you can learn to avoid and report scams. Join us in this seminar to become an Iowa Fraud Fighter and take steps toward a safer future.
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).