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Hawkeyes to Host North Liberty Community Day
The Iowa Hawkeyes are hosting North Liberty Community Day during the Hawkeyes’ game against Northern Illinois, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. Any member of the North Liberty community can purchase an unlimited number tickets at $35 per adult and $25 per youth. The game will kickoff at 2:30 p.m. “We hope the community of North…
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Clear Creek Watershed Coalition to Host Planning Sessions
The Clear Creek Watershed Coalition, of which the City of North Liberty is a member, is hosting several planning sessions in the coming to months to develop the Clear Creek Watershed Management Plan. The plan will help shape the future of the watershed to reduce flooding and improve water quality. The watershed includes North Liberty’s southwest…
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Cherry Street Underpass to Close on August 15
Weather permitting, on Aug. 15, 2018, the Cherry Street pedestrian underpass under Ranshaw Way (Highway 965) will close so crews can install trail connections along Ranshaw Way. The closure will last at least two weeks. During the closure, pedestrian traffic can cross Ranshaw Way with a signal at Zeller or Penn streets.
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North Liberty Porchfest Returns August 11
The residents of Arlington Ridge neighborhood invite all music lovers to their subdivision for the third annual North Liberty Porchfest on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 3 to 8 p.m. A New Orleans-style second line bicycle parade will precede the event at 2:30 p.m. At this free family-friendly festival, porches and driveways become stages, and nearly…
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Youth Race in Annual Just Tri Triathlon on Sunday
North Liberty’s Recreation Department will host the seventh annual Just Tri youth triathlon on Sunday, July 29, 2018. The annual race gives kids ages 6 to 14 the chance to try swimming, running and biking age-appropriate lengths in a fun, supervised environment. Each participant takes home a medal in the untimed triathlon. The triathlon route…
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Closure: Access to Ranshaw Way from Zeller Street (Updated)
https://vimeo.com/247399876 Weather permitting, work on will begin on Zeller Street and Ranshaw Way on Monday, July 30, preventing access from Zeller Street. Over the following days, conditions will shift so crews can relocate power and controls to the intersection’s traffic signals and complete reconstruction of the intersection ahead of the start of the school year.…
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Celebrate National Night Out on August 7
https://vimeo.com/228265819 In conjunction with National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, North Liberty police officers will be out in neighborhoods on foot and bikes. North Libertarians are encouraged to be outside in their neighborhoods, to host a mini block party or start a pick-up game with local public safety folks. Residents hosting a gathering are encouraged…
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Public Art Project Brings Awareness to Water Quality
In an effort to educate the public on the role storm drains play in Iowa’s water quality, students will paint murals on three storm drains at Liberty Centre Pond along Cherry Street this week. A committee formed for the pilot year of a storm drain art program this past spring when the city’s Tree and…
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Geeks, Games, and Social Gatherings
Another episode from the vault. As we enter into fall, and the weather continues to cool down, what better way to spend time indoors than by discovering new board games to share with friends and family. For Josh Karau and Jason Clark of Geek City Games and Comics exploring fantasy worlds is just another day at…
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Geeks, Games, and Social Gatherings
For Josh Karau and Jason Clark of Geek City Games and Comics exploring fantasy worlds is just another day at work. In contrast to its digital counterpart, board gaming culture is built on imagination, socialization, and as we come to discover there is something for everyone. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial…
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