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Hamer, Sexton, Forkenbrock and Hodgson Recognized for Contributions to North Liberty
Tim Hamer, Bruce Sexton, Kellee Forkenbrock and Kayla Hodgson were recognized for their work at the City of North Liberty with annual employee awards. Hamer, the city’s assistant parks superintendent, was named Employee of the Year. While Hamer has “never had a bad day at work,” according to Parks Superintendent Guy Goldsmith, Hamer took his leadership to…
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Lower Recognized for Service Making Community Better Place to Live, Work, Visit
Laci Lower was recognized with a Bravo Award from Think Iowa City at its annual meeting. The local convention and visitors’ bureau annually recognizes individuals for the Bravo Awards to acknowledge people who are making the entire community a better place to live, work and visit. Lower has lived in North Liberty for over 15 years, and has…
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North Liberty: Connected to What Matters
Earlier this year, we spent time listening — in small groups, at public events and through surveys — to all sorts of folks in our community. We talked about what made North Liberty special. We talked about what North Liberty needed. And we talked about where North Liberty should be headed in the next five,…
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North Liberty to Host Drop-In Transportation Assistance Program Registration
Earlier this fall, the City of North Liberty launched a new Transportation Assistance Program to help residents make essential quality-of-life trips. So far, it’s registered more than 60 residents for the program. Staff will host drop-in registration dates in December and January (registration is always available online and by appointment). The program allows, for $1…
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15 Minutes Could Save You From Looking Anywhere But North Liberty
Daniel Woodson has traded his southern winters for Iowa’s, but he’s not too worried about it. He’s already been impressed by the Iowa Nice hospitality, work ethic and fields of opportunities. We chat with Daniel about his 10-year career with GEICO and his passion for helping folks develop professionally in the North Liberty regional office.…
Read MorePolice Reports for November 2019
Traffic Contacts: 598 Parking Contacts: 43 Vehicle Inspections: 36 Vehicle Unlocks: 20 Crash Investigations: 27 Public Assists: 442 Assist other Agency: 104 Crimes Against Persons Report: 9 Crimes Against Property Report: 15 Other Reports: 50 Arrests: 53 Warrants: 8 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 33 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 5 Crimes Against Property Charges: 13 Other Charges: 32…
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Help Locate Missing Elves in North Liberty
Children of North Liberty are invited to help find mischievous elves who are hanging out in North Liberty. Reports of elf tracks are come in from across town. Here’s how kids can join the search: Santa needs your help finding his elves hiding out around town. 1️⃣ Pick up your guide at the Community Center 2️⃣ Visit shops…
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DOT Schedules Overnight Closure for Segment of I380
The Iowa Department of Transportation: Weather permitting, there will be multiple overnight closures Tuesday evening, December 3 through Wednesday morning, December 4. The updates are listed below. I-80/U.S. 218 Northbound Lanes Weather permitting, the I-380 northbound lanes will be closed north of the interchange Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 PM through Wednesday morning, December 4…
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NLPD to Conduct Tobacco Compliance Checks
The North Liberty Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of community youth. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product laws. Since the…
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Embrace Winter. Registration is Open for Beat the Bitter Events
Forget hibernating and embrace winter. North Liberty’s Beat the Bitter is back with a week full of activities to get you out of the house for outdoor winter games and good cheer. Brighten up the bleakest days of the year in the tundra of North Liberty, Iowa, Jan. 25 through Feb. 1, 2020. Registration is…
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