Make a Lasting Impact

Total Capital Campaign Goal

$3.5 million

Raised

$3.2 million

Hills Bank presenting check to City of North Liberty

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to support Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign! Donor levels are outlined below. To visit with our team to select the best philanthropic opportunity for you, your estate or business, contact Jillian Miller at (319) 626-5757 or [email protected].

The park will be completed in four phases. The total project cost is an estimated $16 million. Our goal for community support is $3.5 million.

While donor recognition at Centennial Park begins at $500, gifts of all amounts are appreciated and can be made through the Community Foundation of Johnson County.

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Construction of Phase 1 began July 2024. Completion is expected fall 2025. The City is now accepting Event Hall and Amphitheatre reservations for 2025 and 2026 events.

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Name a Feature

Gifts associated with a particular feature or furnishing within the park, recognized at the location of the adopted feature.

Seat Block

$5,000
Qty: 22 of 32 remain

Reach Out

Name a limestone seat block within the park. Recognized with a plaque.

Bike Parking

$5,000
Two structures sponsored

Name a bike parking structure near the future pavilion or splash pad. Recognized with a plaque.

Picnic Table

$15,000
Quantity: 1 of 2 remain

Reach Out

Name a permanent picnic table and umbrella within the plaza. Recognized with a plaque.

Bench

$15,000
Quantity: 3 available

Reach Out

Name a permanent bench on the park’s new plaza. These are not ordinary benches. Each bench is unique — created from retired wind turbines that have been diverted from the landfill. Recognized with a plaque.

Seat Wall

$15,000
Sponsored

Name the concrete seat wall bordering landscaping on the side of the stage. Recognized with a plaque.

Parklet

$20,000
Sponsored

Name the landscaped nook along Saint Andrews Drive. Parklet includes a modern metal bench and bike repair station. Recognized with a plaque.

Dressing Rooms

$25,000
Two rooms sponsored

Name one of two dressing rooms inside the event center. These rooms will be spaces for stage performers and bridal parties to relax and get ready.

Lobby

$75,000
Sponsored

Name the foyer of the Centennial Center. Recognized with signage inside the lobby.

Assisted Listening

Sponsor the installation of a hearing assisted listening system at Centennial Center. Recognized on each receiver, signage inside the Center, on park donor wall and news release.

Catering Kitchen

$100,000
Sponsored

Name the Catering Kitchen inside the Centennial Center and the concession window that serves onto the Plaza. Recognized with signage on kitchen door(s), concession window, park donor wall and news release.

Partner Levels

Gifts with recognition reflective of gift level. Exact displays to be determined.

Supporters

$500 and under
Give Now

While not recognized in the park, donations of any amount are appreciated.

Stage Hand

$500 to $4,999
Give Now

Name listed with fellow Stage Hand-level donors at the park.

Opener

$5,000 to $14,999
Give Now

Name included on an artistic donor wall reflective of gift level.

Headliner

$15,000 to $24,999
Reach Out

Name included on an artistic donor wall reflective of gift level.

Center Stage

$25,000 to $49,999
Reach Out

Name included on an artistic donor wall reflective of gift level.

Spotlight

$50,000 to $99,999
Reach Out

Name included on an artistic donor wall reflective of gift level.

Ovation

$100,000+
Reach Out

Name synonymous with an area of the park (The Plaza, The Lawn, Rock Park, Play Yard) and included on an artistic donor wall reflective of gift level. Details in the Ovation section below.

Encore

$500,000+
Reach Out

Name synonymous with an area of the park (Pavilion, Event Center, Stage) and included on an artistic donor wall reflective of gift level. Details in the Encore section below.

Ovation Partner

Gifts to name areas throughout Centennial Park. These philanthropic gifts will be named in perpetuity with the donor acknowledged in the adopted area with a creative plaque, archway or signage. Ovation partners’ name or business logo also included on donor wall.

The Plaza

Washington County Riverboat Foundation Plaza

The paved path, decorative concrete, seating areas, landscaping and greenspace between the event center, rock park and pavilion for residents and visitors to gather, unwind or host events.

The Lawn

Relion Insurance Solutions Lawn

The focused lawn in front of the stage that will house audiences of 500 to 5,000 for free and ticketed music, comedy, dance, theater and acrobatic shows and outdoor movies.

Rock Park

Schedule a Meeting

One of the exciting features the City has already incorporated in the park. Since their installation in 2018, 10 large boulders have provided children unique entertainment.

Play Yard

Watts Family Play Yard

A premier splash pad, small shelter and three playgrounds in the northeast corner of the park — with inclusive play features to offer fun for children of all mobilities. Construction anticipated during Phase Two (2026).

Encore Partner

Gifts to name areas throughout Centennial Park. These philanthropic gifts will be recognized by name in all City references and marketing of the park in perpetuity unless otherwise noted. Encore partners’ name or business logo also included on donor wall.

Pavilion

Schedule a Meeting

A versatile, open-air pavilion with space to host farmers’ markets, craft fairs, beverage gardens, luncheons, graduation parties, guest speakers, celebrations and a seasonal ice rink. The pavilion will also provide additional programming space for events that extend beyond the event center and stage. Construction anticipated during Phase Three (2027).

Event Center

Hy-Vee Center

A multipurpose space is critical for our growing community. Designed to accommodate a 300-person seated or 499-person standing room event. Public events will include craft fairs, author visits, nonprofit programs, community breakfasts and small concerts. Private rentals will include weddings, business functions and reunions.

Amphitheatre

Hy-Vee Amphitheatre

A unique outdoor performance venue for North Liberty, Johnson County and Eastern Iowa. A wide range of free and ticketed entertainment will be showcased seasonally including performances by touring artists, comedians, symphony orchestras, theater companies, acrobatic groups, local dance studios and school choir and band ensembles.

Center & Amphitheatre

Hy-Vee Center & Amphitheatre

Naming rights for the Event Center and Stage are available separately in term agreements, or together to secure naming rights for the heart of the park in perpetuity.

Thank you to our donors

Encore

$500,000 +

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Hy-Vee

Washington County Riverboat Foundation

Ovation

$100,000 to $499,000

Relion Insurance Solutions

Shive-Hattery Architecture + Engineering

Watts Family Charitable Foundation

Dave and Rita Roberts

Spotlight

$50,000 to $99,999

Community Foundation of Johnson County

Hills Bank

Center Stage

$25,000 to $49,999

GreenState Credit Union

Linn County REC

MidWestOne Bank

Think North Liberty

Headliner

$15,000 to $24,999

Anonymous

Diamond Dreams

Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Steve and Kandy Smith

Optimist Club of North Liberty

Opener

$5,000 to $14,999

Alliant Energy

Nick and Laura Bergus

Centro

Colony Acres

Jenee & Dave Dettmann

Ryan and Stephanie Heiar

Iowa City Area Association of Realtors

Tim and Marisa Keeney

Brandon Kuehl

The Langland Family Be A Light Foundation

North Liberty CoLab

Brian and Brenda Platz

TrueNorth Companies

Ada Woo and William Ching

WalMart Foundation

Field Day Brewing Company

Ervin and Cynthia Root

100+ Women Who Care: Hawkeye Chapter

United Fire Group Foundation

Stage Hand

$500 to $4,999

The Adjusted Family Chiropractic
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Anonymous (4)
Garrett Anstreicher
Arlington Ridge Neighborhood
John and Susan Barrett Family
Barbara Beaumont
Liz and Alan Bergeron
Ashley Bermel & Friends
Bila Family
Dale Bildstein and Kathryn Burd
Daniel and Samantha Brown
Mary Byers
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
Diana Choi
Tom and Mary Cilek
City Tractor Co. Inc.
Coffee Fossils
Corridor Ketamine
Mark Cunning and Lynn Whiteman
Steve and Carol Gallagher
Jennifer Garner
Cady and Peter Gerlach
Teri R. Gibson
Scott and Jill Gillespie
Girl Scout Troop #2405
William and Diane Green

Stage Hand

$500 to $4,999

Richard and Cathy Grugin
Mark and Donna Hallett
Melanie and Josh Harrison
Michael and Roberta Healy
Heyn’s Ice Cream
Travis Hiatt
Russell Husted and Ruth Hurlburt
In memory of Ruth Hurlburt
Matt Hylland and Jessica Bell
Jennifer Jordebrek
Jim and Judy Jorgensen
Mark and Janet Jorgensen
Merle Kjonaas
Cate Koeppen
Jason, Michelle, Owen and Luka Kofoed
Dennis, Emily, Evan and Colin LaMantia
John and Traci Langland
Leo Family Foundation
Shelly and Michael Maharry
Patrick McGarvey
Robert and Barbara Mickelson
Jillian and Rob Miller
Bill Montgomery
Morning Sun Massage & Spa
Terese and Dave Nelson
Christopher and Brittany Nelson

Stage Hand

$500 to $4,999

North Liberty Lions Club
Paul M.T. Park
Kent S. Pearson
Chris, Ashlie, Camden and Nora Peters
Michael, Ashley, Olivia and Mason Powell
ProCircular, Inc.
The Rodenburg Family
Andy, Diane, Lindsey and Sydney Roethler
Terry and Sharon Roets
Ross Family
Adam, Denise, Jett & Leo Schechinger
Shelly Simpson
Sittig Family
Pat and Steve Smith
City Councilor Brent Smith & Dr. Amanda Smith
Ethan Tjelmeland
Brian and Sheila Wayson
Judy Berndt and Dean Wheatley
Brian, Kelly, Deegan and Kylin Wood

Stage Hand

$500 to $4,999

Urban Acres Real Estate Agents
Mike Bails
Taylor Blazek
Chris Boddicker
Tundi Brady
Ellie Campbell
Cindy Clark
Carrie Floss
Becky Halsch
Andrea Hicks
Brooke Kauffman
Tom Kaut
Lou Kessler
Char Kruse
Craig Kuepker
Shaner Magalhaes
Rob McCain
Maria McCaw
Sean McIntyre
Alicia Messer
Karen Mitchell
Hope & Ross Nusser
Phil O’Brien
Daphne Patton
Jason Peterson
Rebecca Phipps
Cathy Pugh
Chelsey Riggan-Kuepker
Polly Riggan
Tricia Van Roekel
Ben & Whitney Russell
Brandie Thein
Ainsley Snyder
Sueppel Krall Team
Cayla Swift
Natasha Wendt