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North Liberty City Staff Win the Eighth Annual Severson Holiday Charity Challenge
During the 2018 holiday season, Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) entities once again joined together to honor Linda Severson with the Severson Holiday Charity Challenge. Severson, who served as the human resources planning coordinator for the MPOJC from 1994 until her death in 2011, coordinated the City of Iowa City’s holiday donation drive…
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City to Host Open House to Highlight 2019 Community Projects
This year, North Liberty will make major improvements to key infrastructure, including major work on the Penn and Front street corridors and intersection. Once completed, these infrastructure upgrades will increase transportation capacity, add pedestrian connectivity, provide recreational amenities and replace aging infrastructure in our growing community. To learn more about these projects, the public is invited…
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Weather Swings Could Lead to Street Flooding. Here’s How You Can Help
Heavy snow to polar vortex to more snow to above-freezing-and-rain. 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…
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We Faced Down the Coldest Winter in Years. Now Celebrate with Fire (and Ice)
As we emerge from the coldest temperatures in years, North Liberty’s Beat the Bitter is excited to celebrate with the community at the free family Fire & Ice Friday presented by GEICO, on Feb. 1, 2019, from 3 to 7 p.m. Fire & Ice Friday includes horse-drawn carriage rides, the opening of the public ice…
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Voter and Candidate Information for March 12, 2019, Special Election
A special election will be held on March 12, 2019, to fill the remainder of a term for the North Liberty City Council that expires Dec. 31, 2019. The seat was filled by Jim Sayre, who resigned effective Feb. 1, 2019, to move out of state. Local, state and federal elections throughout Johnson County, including North…
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Community Center Adjusts Facility Hours and Activities Due to Cold Weather
This post will be updated as needed. Due to weather, the North Liberty Recreation Department will adjust its hours and programming as follows: On Tuesday, Jan. 29, the Community Center, including aquatics, will be open for normal hours until 9 p.m. Swimming lessons will not be held, but other on-site programs will be hosted as…
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Now Canceled: Drinking Water Advisory
Update: With the two tests passed, this advisory has been lifted as of Thursday, Jan. 30, at 11:30 a.m. The City of North Liberty is recommending that customers boil the water before using it for drinking or to use an alternative source for customers on North Park Ridge Road between West Lake Road and Zeller…
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Ready to Work
Cory and Kim Nelson moved to North Liberty for his career and opened Next Level Extreme Fitness for her sense of community. That community grew quickly, leading to their expansion and the feeling that they’re home for good. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to…
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On-street Parking Prohibition Extended Through 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25
With high winds, North Liberty will extend its on-street parking prohibition 24 hours to Friday, January 25, at 6 p.m. to allow crews to combat drifting snow. Parking on streets is not permitted until the snow emergency declaration has been lifted. Prohibiting on-street parking during snow emergencies ensures city streets are clear for effective snow…
Read MoreNow Canceled: Drinking Water Advisory
Update: With the second test passed, this advisory has been lifted as of Friday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. Update: The first of two tests, conducted 24 hours apart, passed as safe on Jan. 24. Results of the second sample is expected Friday mid-morning. If it passes, the advisory will be lifted. The City of…
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