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Just Place One Foot in Front of the Other
Mental health issues are the often overlooked and frequently misunderstood challenges that can affect any one of us. Whether because of genetics or due to trauma, lasting for a short or long term, mental illness does not discriminate. Karen Smith, who is a Mom on a Mission for Mental Health, knows this firsthand and is…
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Sample Craft Beer, Wine and Kombucha at the Feb. 23 Sip & Stroll
Taste free samples of wine, beer and kombucha from Iowa producers while admiring the North Liberty Lights display around Liberty Centre Pond. The five Ws Who: Designed for those 21+, but all ages are welcome to attend. No registration. What: A free craft beer, wine and kombucha tasting around North Liberty Lights. Limited non-alcoholic options…
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Ride Around North Liberty Lights Feb. 18
Enjoy the North Liberty Lights display with a free bike carriage ride around Liberty Centre Pond. The five Ws Who: You! What: Free pedicab rides around Liberty Centre Pond’s North Liberty Lights display. Where: Liberty Centre Pond, 820 W Cherry St. When: Saturday, Feb. 18, between 6 and 8 p.m. Why: Enjoy North Liberty Lights…
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North Liberty Lights Display Illuminates Liberty Centre Pond
Winter days can be dark, but North Liberty is a bit brighter thanks to North Liberty Lights presented by Tryon Investments. Located around Liberty Centre Pond, the illuminated winter display is lit nightly the entire month of February. The exhibit invites spectators to walk under tunnels and take pictures with colorful winter scenes of snowflakes,…
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Hours Announced for Presidents Day 2023
On Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, the city’s administrative offices, including City Hall at 3 Quail Creek Circle, will be closed for Presidents Day. Other services will be closed or have adjusted hours as follows. Library The North Liberty Community Library will be closed and regularly scheduled programs will not take place. Police Administrative offices will…
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Scheels Ice Rink at Penn Meadows Park is Now Open
The cold has moved in so make the best of it by embracing winter and the unique recreation opportunities the temperatures offer. Scheels Ice Rink – the City of North Liberty’s outdoor ice rink – is free and open for the season. The 100- by 80-foot rink is installed on top of the tennis courts…
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Snowmobiler Rescued from Coralville Reservoir
The North Liberty Fire Department and Johnson County Ambulance Service were dispatched at 5:07 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, for a report of a snowmobile and its rider that had fallen through the ice on the Coralville Reservoir. When emergency responders arrived on scene, they found a person in the water holding onto the ice…
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Midwinter Fireworks Cap Fire & Ice on Jan. 29
On Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, North Liberty’s annual midwinter professional firework display returns as the finale to Beat the Bitter’s Fire & Ice presented by GreenState Credit Union. The display is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. and last about 15 minutes. The display will cap the free family fun that begins at 4 p.m. A…
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North Liberty Builds its Budget on a Solid Financial Foundation
At the start of each year, North Liberty, like other cities across Iowa, prepares a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While that budget focuses on the community’s needs between July 1 and June 30, it’s built on a solid foundation of strong financial stewardship in the past and planning for the future. Much like…
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Squash Bend Resolution Continues in February with Cardio Challenges
At the start of each year, the Recreation Department offers monthly fitness challenges: Squash Bend Resolution, named for the area before it become North Liberty. The challenge continues in February with heart-healthy exercises for the month of Valentine’s Day. To enter, patrons should complete 35 minutes of cardio a day for five out of the…
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