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Katie McGrane moved to North Liberty when she was in the fifth grade and spent her time immersed at the North Liberty’s pools. When she turned 15, she earned her lifeguard certification and got her first job working at the pool. Now, she’s a pool manager helping pool goers stay happy and safe. North Liberty…
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It’s Only Kids Stuff
Lydia Fine has redefined garage sales, at least in North Liberty. We chat with Lydia about how she got involved, and the technology she’s added to the process to make one weekend each June the most wonderful time of the year for bargain hunters. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and…
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Look! Up in the Sky! It’s…
A versatile media business keeps Rich Redfern of Flyover Productions always moving. His growing portfolio has attracted well known names in the industry and have taken him the distance. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their…
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A Future So Bright
Chris Hoffman began working with Moxie Solar when its home office was literally a home. While Moxie has gone from a dining room table in North Liberty to offices as far flung as Texas and Colorado, the fast-growing solar company still calls the 52317 its home. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional…
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Experience to Chauffeur It
Mart Hutt started his company over 30 years ago when North Liberty had a population of only 3,000 people and has been getting folks from point A to B in style ever since. We talk to Mart about the evolution of Express Limousine Service and Black Diamond Limousine and the changes of the ground transportation…
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Something Which Moves Them
As a keeper of the cultural flame, Tréa Champagne of the Champagne Academy of Irish Dance offers her students much more than lessons in movement, she immerses them in folkloric traditions. One need not be Irish to appreciate the discipline, dedication and passion demonstrated through each performance. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media,…
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Food for the Soul
Carol Cater-Simmons and her husband Chad are proud to offer southern-style cuisine that the whole family will love. We talk to Carol about the origin of Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry, and how eating at Sugapeach fills more than just your belly. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation…
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Ready to Work
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 good. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to…
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Taking the Plunge
JoAnn Haack left her career in engineering to scuba dive and to train and outfit other divers full time. Yes, in Iowa. Now, after helping Diventures get its feet wet with a small shop in North Liberty, she’s helping the company open a brand-new, state-of-the-art scuba and swimming facility here. North Liberty is the headquarters…
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Let’s Go Ride a Bike
Nate Kullbom is a serious bike racer, going the distance to find racing opportunities near and far. After coming on board as the manager of Sugar Bottom Bikes around three years ago he has been working to bring riding events closer to home. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national…
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