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The Community Center’s indoor track will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, for use by local paralympic athletes.

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Na zdraví! Prost! Cheers!

With so many different types and styles as well as delivery methods and fun little processes for augmenting the flavor of beer, where does one even start to find what works for their palette? Alec Travis, co-owner and head brewer at Field Day Brewing Co., says stop on in and the knowledgeable staff at Field…

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We Don’t Do X-Rays

In the time of phone books, clever business names using letter/number combinations would ensure a top spot for better visibility. Co-owner, service manager and lead service technician, Scott Jones, explains that’s how A2Z Heating and Plumbing got its name more than 20 years ago, and over the years they have filled in each letter with…

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Have a Ball

Teamwork makes the dream work and individual instruction is helpful as well. Whether as a group, or one-on-one, the coaches at Diamond Dreams can show you how to improve your game. With a twenty thousand square foot facility, general manager Kyle Sherman says that along with baseball and softball there are many other opportunities as…

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As a Community for the Community

It’s easy to become overwhelmed by options for giving. With so many charities and so much need, it can be difficult to know where funds might serve best. The Community Foundation of Johnson County helps ease the process by offering a catalog for giving, as well as making sure those gifts get to where they…

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Santa Says, “Merry Christmas!”

He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake. For this special holiday episode, we’re chatting with Santa Claus, again! Everyone have a joyous and safe holiday, and a happy New Year! North Liberty is the headquarters of local…

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Cultivating Joy and Communication

It can be difficult to know whether a challenging behavior is an indicator of some deeper lying condition or just a phase that might eventually be grown out of. Speech therapist and therapy manager, Caitlin Thornburg, says that at Sensory Kids parents are encouraged to trust their instincts as it is better to address potential…

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LEAP and the Net Will Appear

Getting into higher education has its own learning curve and is especially challenging when going it alone. For young people who would be the first in their families to attend college, or generally just benefit from some extra guidance toward future career goals, Julie Robinson, and the team of volunteers at Iowa LEAP, work tirelessly…

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Seniors on the Move

There’s a lot that goes into moving, whether it’s cross-country or just to the other side of a care facility, especially when one has been in place for many years. Gina Ballestrasse-Ernster considers all the details, small and large, and has helped seniors move both to and around North Liberty through her relocation service, Smooth…

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Tamale Time!

Want to cook authentic Latin cuisine but not sure where to get all the unique ingredients? Maybe you’re just looking for real, cane sugar soda, or craving hot, fresh tamales. After a lengthy visit to see family in Mexico, Edgar Reynoso Ayala and Sara Puffer decided to open their own mercado, El Azul, here in…

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At the Heart of it All

Trendsetting experiential patio dining, a new wave of craft beers, and a multitude more taps than most places would have dared, mother and son restauranteurs, Matt and Faye Swift, discuss how Reds Alehouse was a pivotal project for them both. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and…

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