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Candidate statement for Coleen Chipman Looking back four years ago when I first ran for city council, there were three issues that I felt were critical, making Highway 965  safe and accessible, addressing our infrastructure needs, and tabulating our housing inventory. In those four years, we have completed phase I of the master plan for…

My name is Matt Zacek and I am running for North Liberty City Council.  I am not running out of any feelings that the current council is necessarily doing a bad job. On the contrary, I think the council, Mayor, and City Manager have accomplished a lot in managing the growth of our city.  I…

On October 7, 2011, at noon, we’re kicking off the Healthiest State Initiative by walking one kilometer together as a state. Wherever you are – work, school, home, church – take about 12 minutes out of your day to go on a quick one kilometer (0.62 miles) walk with friends, family, neighbors or co-workers. Why…

The North Liberty Parks Department installed a three story playground structure in Penn Meadows park in August 2011. Being the only of its kind in Iowa, the playground features multiple slides, a bridge, hide aways, interior seating and more. Parks Director Guy Goldsmith says, “Even during construction, everyone seemed very excited for the playground. We…

September 15, 2011 — The newly installed stop light at the intersection of Penn Street and Jones Boulevard will be in flash mode today. Drivers on Penn will see a flashing yellow light, while those on Jones will see a flashing red light. North Liberty officials are urging all drivers to be cognizant of the…

September 6, 2011 — The City of North Liberty recently discarded paper agenda packets for council and commissions in exchange for iPads. Staff estimates the savings in time, ink, paper and other resources to be over $10,000 per year. Plus, North Liberty is one of  the first municipalities in Iowa to make such a transition.…

September 1, 2011 – September 1, 2011) The North Liberty Steering Committee of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 8th annual North Liberty Fun Run/Walk, to be held on Sunday, September 18. Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, the event features a 5k route and children’s race. The race starts at 650 W. Cherry…

August 31, 2011 — At the August 9 North Liberty City Council meeting, Mayor Salm (along with other corridor mayors) claimed September 1 to be “Corridor Goes Casual for Kids Day.”  The intent of day is for people to dress casual in honor of kids and, for those that participate, to donate $5 to a…

August 26, 2011 — The Annual North Liberty Fire Department Salute to Summer is Saturday, August 27 from 11am-11pm. Features include a climbing wall and inflatable rides from 11am-7pm with live music by Cedar Island Band & Electric Kool-Aid. Biker Poker Run 10am-3:30pm and pony rides. Refreshments and food served along with fun activities for…

August 26, 2011 — The Annual North Liberty Fire Department Salute to Summer is Saturday, August 27 from 11am-11pm. Features include a climbing wall and inflatable rides from 11am-7pm with live music by Cedar Island Band & Electric Kool-Aid. Biker Poker Run 10am-3:30pm and pony rides. Refreshments and food served along with fun activities for…