Category: News

Clearing Storm Drains Can Help Avoid Street Flooding

Posted on: February 22, 2019

With the expectation of melting snow — and rain! — this weekend, can lead to streets flooding if storm drains aren’t cleared. Our streets crew will be working to open storm drains, but residents can help by clearing out storm drains near their homes so melting snow and rain can make it into our stormwater system…

Limited Swim Lesson Openings Still Available for Session Starting Feb. 25

Posted on: February 21, 2019

Some openings remain for swimming lesson during the session that begins on Feb. 25, 2019, runs through April 3 (no lessons will be held the week of spring break, March 18 to 22), in levels 3, 4, 5 and 6. For current openings or to register, visit ActiveNet. For a description of levels, visit the swimming lessons…

On-street Parking Prohibited Beginning 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19

Posted on: February 19, 2019

With a winter storm expected, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 10 p.m. The prohibition is set to expire on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 10 p.m. Parking on streets is not permitted until the snow emergency declaration has been lifted. Forecasts predict heavy winter weather, and crews will be working…

Food for the Soul

Posted on: February 18, 2019

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…

On-street Parking Prohibited Beginning at 12 a.m. Sunday Morning, Feb. 17, Due to Snow

Posted on: February 16, 2019

With a winter storm expected to bring up to seven inches of snow, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning at 12 a.m. Sunday morning, Feb. 17. The prohibition is set to expire on Monday, Feb. 18, at noon. Parking on streets is not permitted until the snow emergency declaration has been lifted. Forecasts predict…

On-street Parking Prohibited Beginning 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, Due to Snow and Wind

Posted on: February 11, 2019

With heavy snow followed by high winds expected, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at 6 p.m. The prohibition is set to expire on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at 6 p.m. The extended prohibition is to allow crews additional time to keep streets clear from drifting caused by high winds.…

North Liberty City Staff Win the Eighth Annual Severson Holiday Charity Challenge

Posted on: February 4, 2019

During the 2018 holiday season, Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) entities once again joined together to honor Linda Severson with the Severson Holiday Charity Challenge. Severson, who served as the human resources planning coordinator for the MPOJC from 1994 until her death in 2011, coordinated the City of Iowa City’s holiday donation drive…

City to Host Open House to Highlight 2019 Community Projects

Posted on: February 1, 2019

This year, North Liberty will make major improvements to key infrastructure, including major work on the Penn and Front street corridors and intersection. Once completed, these infrastructure upgrades will increase transportation capacity, add pedestrian connectivity, provide recreational amenities and replace aging infrastructure in our growing community. To learn more about these projects, the public is invited…

Weather Swings Could Lead to Street Flooding. Here’s How You Can Help

Posted on: January 31, 2019

Heavy snow to polar vortex to more snow to above-freezing-and-rain. Welcome to winter in the Midwest. The rapid-fire weather changes could lead to streets flooding if storm drains aren’t cleared as snow melts (and rain comes). Residents can help by clearing out storm drains near their homes so melting snow and rain can make it…

We Faced Down the Coldest Winter in Years. Now Celebrate with Fire (and Ice)