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On-street Parking Prohibited Beginning 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, Due to Snow
Update: This declaration has been extended through 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. With a winter storm expected, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at 11 a.m. The prohibition is set to expire on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at 6 p.m. The extended prohibition is to allow crews additional time to…
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Current Openings on Volunteer Board Vacancies
Two boards, which serve as advisory boards to the City Council, have openings and are seeking volunteers. Cemetery Board This is a six-member board (three from North Liberty and three from Penn Township) charged with overseeing Ridgewood Cemetery on Scales Bend Road. The board typically meets three times per year. Appointments are to complete one unexpired…
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On-street parking prohibited beginning 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, due to winter storm
With a winter storm warning in effect, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning Friday, January 18, at 6 p.m. The prohibition is set to expire on Saturday, January 19, at 6 p.m. Parking on streets is not permitted until the snow emergency declaration has been lifted. Forecasts predict heavy winter weather, and crews will…
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Public Invited to Plan for the Future of Bicycling in Johnson County
The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County will host two public meetings to discuss the Metro Bicycle Master Plan and gather input from area residents regarding local bicycling conditions in North Liberty, Coralville, Tiffin and University Heights. The MPOJC is working on the Metro Bicycle Master Plan, a document that will guide future investments in…
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Public Opinion Panel Offers Feedback on City Services
Last year, we introduced the Public Opinion Panel as a way for the city to quickly gather feedback from stakeholders throughout the year. (Haven’t signed up? Jump over to northlibertyiowa.org/pop and fill out a short survey of demographic questions. That’s it.) As part of the city’s annual budget process, we presented POP members with some…
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Save Money and Protect Soil and Streams with Thoughtful Deicer Use
With the potential for winter weather, North Liberty’s Stormwater Advisory Board encourages businesses and residents to think about how using less deicer can save money and protect soil and streams. Anti-icing products are another solution that requires lower use, making it more cost effective and better for the environment. The salt applied to sidewalks, parking lots…
Read MoreAudit for the Fiscal Year that Ended June 30, 2018, Completed
Winkel, Parker & Foster, CPA PC today released an audit report on the City of North Liberty, Iowa for the year ended June 30, 2018. The City’s receipts totaled $30,314,952, a 1.12 percent increase from 2017. The receipts included $9,658,900 in property tax and commercial/industrial tax replacement, $4,074,528 in tax increment financing revenues, $11,499,383 from charges for…
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Taking the Plunge
JoAnn Haack left her career in engineering to scuba dive and to train and outfit other divers full time. Yes, in Iowa. Now, after helping Diventures get its feet wet with a small shop in North Liberty, she’s helping the company open a brand-new, state-of-the-art scuba and swimming facility here. North Liberty is the headquarters…
Read MorePolice Department Report for December 2018
North Liberty Police Monthly Report December 2018 Training: Traffic Contacts 506 Parking Contacts 35 Vehicle Inspections 10 Vehicle Unlocks 26 Crash Investigations 20 Public Assists 209 Assist Other Agency 110 Crimes Against Persons Report 11 Crimes Against Property Report 27 Other Reports 46 Arrests 52 Warrants…
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Time to Renew Your Pet’s Tag
It’s time to purchase pet tags for the new year. Cats and dogs are required to wear license tags, which can be purchased at City Hall, 3 Quail Creek Circle, for $2. All owners must provide proof of rabies vaccination when licensing their pets. Owners must provide verification that their pets have been spayed or neutered…
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