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North Liberty Named Tree City USA for 25th Year
For the 25th consecutive year, North Liberty has named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of our commitment to effective urban forest management. The city achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget…
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Grow Solar Group Purchasing Project Launches in Linn and Johnson Counties
Along with sunnier days, a limited-time program kicks off in April to give people access to solar education and competitive prices for residential, business and farm solar installations through volume purchasing. Building on past successes, Linn County and Johnson County are combining efforts with several partners to offer Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties to…
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Join a Community Conversation about the Access and Equity of Wellness
Lighthouse in the Library is a conversation series giving space and dialogue to North Liberty residents to speak on important community issues in a town-hall style setting. The first event of the series, Spring Into Wellness, will occur virtually on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 6 p.m. “The library is in a prime position to…
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North Liberty Lions to Offer Free Trees
The North Liberty Lions Club has received 200 seedlings from the State Forest Nursery through a grant from Iowa DNR. Seedlings are now available for pre-reservation via Eventbrite and will be available for pick-up 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021, at The First United Methodist Church, 85 N Jones Blvd. Any…
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Presentations to Highlight Coming Community Plans and Projects
North Liberty has plans to make improvements to key infrastructure. Once completed, these infrastructure upgrades will increase transportation capacity, improve our parks, add pedestrian connectivity and more. At noon each Friday in March, we’ll host a virtual open house with members of the project teams focusing on plans for this year and the future. At each open…
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Rent and Utility Assistance is Available for North Liberty Residents
Update: The Iowa Finance Authority has announced the application for the Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program will open on March 29, 2021, at 2 p.m. North Liberty households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for help paying utility bills or rent (including mobile home lots) through the Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program. This program…
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Social Service Grant Application Opens for FY22 Funding
Each year, the City of North Liberty funds social services to North Liberty residents through a competitive grant process. Applications, available now, will be accepted until March 29, 2021. The City Council will make funding decisions in April and the funds will become available with the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. These funds…
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Get Connected with Your Neighborhood Ambassador — and Your Community
More than 40 North Libertarians have stepped up, volunteering to help their neighbors get better connected with their community. They’ll also help the City of North Liberty better serve its residents. You’re invited to get to know them. In February, North Liberty households will receive a printed directory of current Neighborhood Ambassadors in their mailboxes.…
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City Seeks Applicants for Tree and Stormwater Advisory Board
The Tree and Stormwater Advisory Board, which helped implement the storm drain painting public art project, has a vacancy, and the city is seeking volunteer applicants. Appointment is to complete a term ending June 30, 2021. Full appointments are for a three-year term. The Tree and Stormwater Advisory Board studies, plans, advises and recommends actions necessary…
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Give Input for the Future of Regional Transportation
Our area’s regional planning affiliation, East Central Iowa Council of Governments, is working on a 5-year passenger transportation plan. This PTP helps determine what passenger transportation will look like in Johnson, Benton, Iowa, Jones, Linn and Washington Counties through 2025. “The PTP is an important process to understand what people in eastern Iowa want for…
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