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New Program Aims to Help North Liberty Teens Advocate, Serve and Lead
The City of North Liberty has launched a new initiative inviting local high school students to connect with community leaders, develop leadership skills, support the community through service projects, and advocate for other young people in North Liberty. The program, North Liberty Youth Council, is now accepting applications. This inaugural cohort of Youth Councilors will…
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Sign Up to Play in North Liberty’s Aug. 20 Community Kickball Tournament
Nothing screams summer more than a community kickball game at dusk with friends, neighbors or coworkers before grabbing an ice cream cone and catching a fireworks show. Sign up to play for free in our kickball tournament, one of the many activities scheduled during our Summer Send-Off, on Saturday, Aug. 20. The single-elimination games begin…
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Free tickets for North Liberty Night with the Kernels
Update: all free tickets have been claimed. Additional tickets can be purchased from the Cedar Rapids Kernels. On Friday, Aug. 19, the Cedar Rapids Kernels will host North Liberty Night with the Kernels as they play the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, and we have some free tickets to give away. Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday,…
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Outdoor Pool Coming to a Close Along with Summer
As summer nears its close, so does our outdoor pool. Don’t despair; there are still lots of chances to enjoy a swim before the outdoor pool closes for the season on Sept. 5, 2022. The outdoor pool is open weekdays from 12 to 9 p.m. and weekends from 12 to 6 p.m. Once the school…
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Send Off Summer With a Bang Aug. 20
On Aug. 20 we’re hosting a summer sendoff party in Penn Meadows Park with live music, free inflatables, a kickball tournament and fireworks display. Here’s all you need to know: The five Ws Who: You! This is a free, all ages event. What: A free summer sendoff for all ages with live music, free inflatables,…
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North Liberty Awards Grants to Agencies Serving Residents in 2022
The for the current fiscal year, the North Liberty City Council awarded $150,000 to 20 local social service agencies who provide assistance to North Liberty residents. The funds will support a wide array of efforts to serve North Libertarians, including seniors, youth and children, people experiencing homelessness and others in need. 4Cs Community Coordinated Child…
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City of North Liberty, Residents Recognized for Innovative Neighborhood Ambassadors Partnership
The City of North Liberty — and the volunteer residents who serve as Neighborhood Ambassadors — will be honored by the International City/County Management Association as the recipient of the organization’s Community Partnership Award. ICMA’s Community Partnership Award recognizes the programs or processes that demonstrate innovation, excellence, and success in multi-participant involvement between or among a…
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No Parents Allowed: July 23 is Tween Night at the Outdoor Pool
A free private event at the outdoor pool, no parents allowed, on Saturday, July 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. This pool party is intended for kids 12 through 14. The five Ws Who: This pool party is intended for kids 12 through 14. There is no registration. What: A pool party with games, pizza…
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Better Neighbors Series Teaches Community Skills and Awareness
With a new, free training series — Better Neighbors — adults of all abilities can learn new skills and gain a new understanding of issues impacting our community. The North Liberty area is teeming with experts on all sorts of useful topics, and all year long, we will be tapping into these people and service…
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Maintaining Green Infrastructure
https://youtu.be/837BMBNuFc0 While most stormwater best management practices follow standard design guidelines, each best management practices is unique in terms of its maintenance. A good start is to realize that pulling weeds, removing accumulated sediment, and re-planting and re-mulching will be needed at least in the first three years. Mike Wolfe, North Liberty’s stormwater coordinator, and…
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