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Police Reports for January 2020
Traffic Contacts: 407 Parking Contacts: 260 Vehicle Inspections: 34 Vehicle Unlocks: 31 Crash Investigations: 24 Public Assists: 454 Assist other Agency: 130 Crimes Against Persons Report: 7 Crimes Against Property Report: 10 Other Reports: 42 Arrests: 38 Warrants: 10 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 20 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 3 Crimes Against Property Charges: 3 Other Charges: 17…
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Take a Virtual Visit to Warm New Mexico this Friday
Roy R. Behrens, an emeritus professor and distinguished scholar of University of Norther Iowa, is scheduled to present his vibrant family history with the Navajo people in New Mexico on Friday, Jan. 31 at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St., beginning at 12 p.m. This event – taking us to warmer weather in…
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Help Prevent Melting Snow from Flooding Streets and More Winter Reminders
Snow following above-freezing temperatures following snow. 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 into our storm water…
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Embrace Winter. Beat the Bitter’s Fire & Ice Brings Fireworks, Ice Skating, Carnival Rides and More Free Family Fun to North Liberty this Sunday, Jan. 26.
North Liberty’s annual winter festival, Beat the Bitter, kicks off this weekend, offering a week of activities to get folks out of the house to embrace winter. Fire & Ice presented by GEICO Careers is the festival’s free family day and it’s all about the fire and the ice. All are invited to Penn Meadows…
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Iowa Caucuses are Coming to (Pretty Much Every Public Space in) Town
The 2020 first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucuses are scheduled for Feb. 3, and the turnout is expected to be high. The nature of the caucuses will impact both the availability of public buildings and parking at each location. Buildings in North Liberty hosting precinct caucuses are: both gyms as well as conference center rooms at the North Liberty…
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Caring About Childcare
With over three decades of experience in childcare, Laurie Benner is expanding out from her in-home operation to meet the growing needs of the community with Learning Begins. She stresses the importance of open-ended learning and has built a space around this philosophy of teaching. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial…
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Let’s Talk Natural Hair
Ahead of the inaugural embody | embrace on Jan. 25, 2020, local teens Melvina, Jazmine, Gabby, Beyonce, Shilynn and Raevighn talked with librarian Kellee Forkenbrock about their experiences with natural hair. The event invites attendees to discover history, find community and embrace your story with a day of education and empowerment at the North Liberty Community…
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North Liberty Prohibits On-street Parking Beginning Friday, Jan. 17, at Noon Due to Winter Storm
With a winter storm warning and the expectation of heavy snow, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning Friday, Jan. 17, at noon. The prohibition is set to expire on Saturday, Jan. 18, at noon. Parking on streets is not permitted until the snow emergency declaration has been lifted. Forecasts predict heavy winter weather, and…
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On-Street Parking Prohibited Beginning Noon on Friday, Jan.10, Due to Winter Storm
With a winter storm warning issued and the expectation of heavy snow, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning Friday, Jan. 10, at noon. The prohibition is set to expire on Sunday, Jan. 12, at noon. Parking on streets is not permitted until the snow emergency declaration has been lifted. Forecasts predict heavy winter weather,…
Read MoreInaugural Embody | Embrace Celebrates Black Hair
Discover history, find community and embrace your story with a day of education and empowerment at the North Liberty Community Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, with North Liberty’s inaugural embody | embrace celebration. In partnership with local Black-owned businesses, area nonprofits, and community volunteers and donors, this event brings a celebration of Black history and…
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