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Learn about Coming Public Projects: Dubuque and Front Realignment
Most years, we hold a project open house to talk about major improvements to key infrastructure. This year, we’re hosting an open house, but doing it virtually. On Thursday, June 4, from 2 to 2:30 p.m., we’ll talk with project leaders about their planning for the realignment of the intersection of Dubuque and Front streets.…
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Keep the Assembly Line Running
When her business activities came to a halt due to the constraints of social distancing, Michele Langseth of Vanilla Beans and Daydreams didn’t miss a beat in finding new ways to keep herself busy. She took her tools and experience and turned them toward manufacturing PPE for those in need. North Liberty is the headquarters…
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Capture This
With all this time hunkered down, the city’s communication team invites residents to browse through their camera roll and photo libraries and share photos that showcase North Liberty. Collected photos may appear on the city’s website, social media accounts, promotional materials, and be in the running to grace the cover of a future North Liberty Activity…
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When’s the Community Center Reopening?
We miss our patrons, and knowing you’re excited to return to the Community Center is great news. We’re prioritizing our space and our services to keep our staff and community healthy. As Gov. Kim Reynolds has begun to lift some restrictions on libraries, gyms and other facilities, we’ve gotten the inevitable question: when are you…
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Census Bureau Resumes Field Operations in Iowa
Beginning this week the Census Bureau will begin to drop off 2020 Census questionnaire packets at front doors of households in Iowa. This is done in places where the majority of households do not receive mail at their physical address. (The Census Bureau began hand-delivering census materials in March, but suspended all fieldwork for this…
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Ready to Return Home
We are all having to make sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially those individuals on the front lines during the crisis. Bill Schmooke of the North Liberty Fire Dept. has been under self-quarantine and away from his family since mid-March to keep them safe and continue serving his community as a first responder. North Liberty…
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Governor Extends Business and Gathering Restrictions Through May 27
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Kim Reynolds extended many of the restrictions and closures of businesses and gatherings through Wednesday, May 27, 2020. These restrictions include: Bans on gatherings of more than 10 people Bans on door-to-door sales Closures of theaters, swimming pools, bars and more Closure of playgrounds Limited on-site services and…
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Bulky Item Collection Restarts, Temporary Collection Day Change and Landfill Reopens
Beginning the week of May 18, 2020, curbside bulky item collection will resume curbside for residential North Liberty customers. Stickers will be required for collection. To make arrangements for collection, refuse customers should call the city’s refuse and recycling contractor, Johnson County Refuse, at (319) 665-4498. The following week, weekly residential North Liberty customers will…
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To Feed a Community
Kaila Rome, executive director of the North Liberty Community Pantry, says that through the difficulties of dealing with a pandemic she has been moved by the wealth of support received to make up for shortages in volunteers and donated resources. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and…
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Stay Home, Stay Active with North Liberty Recreation
North Liberty Recreation has partnered with local instructors to bring free home workouts online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Instructors Sandi Cook, Renee Manders, Amber Stephens, Aaron Powers, Andrew Hoffman, Jennifer Long and Jackie Maher have generously volunteered their time to offer a range of exercises to the community for free through Facebook events. Classes begin…
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