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North Liberty is Joining Nextdoor
Starting today, City of North Liberty staff members have joined Nextdoor, where we’ll share information and updates for our neighborhoods and residents. Nextdoor is the private social network for neighbors and communities. The network verifies members as real people who really live where they say they do. Nextdoor bills itself as “the easiest way for…
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Eastern Iowa Circus Collective Brings Family Fun
Come one, come all! The North Liberty Community Library is thrilled to welcome the Eastern Iowa Circus Collective on Friday, Sept. 14, starting at 6 p.m. This event will be held rain or shine at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St. Interested in learning circus style hula hooping or juggling but don’t…
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Yard Waste Bags in Short Supply
Due to supply problems, Johnson County Refuse yard waste bags are sold out in most local stores. Until bags are available, Johnson County Refuse, the City of North Liberty’s contractor for residential yard waste and other refuse collection, will collect yard waste from customers from the curb in any compostable bag. The resupply of Johnson…
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Recreation Memberships to be Simplified and Updated Oct. 1
Beginning Oct. 1, 2018, the North Liberty Recreation Department will implement the first significant update to our daily fees and memberships since our pools first opened nearly 15 years ago. The updates will adjust user fees to: Better reflect the costs of providing services and maintaining equipment Simplify patron choice Encourage pass adoption Daily Fees…
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Excuse Me While I Kiss Cut the Sky
For a decade, Dennis Tallman has owned what most would call a printing business, but he thinks of it as custom manufacturing: everything going out door is unique and to spec. Over the years, he’s added increasingly sophisticated capabilities to AlphaGraphics, making the the possibilities nearly endless. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional…
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Yes, We Have Adult Swim Classes, Too
In addition to lap swimming during pool hours and our popular blink-an-eye-and-you-miss-the-openings swimming lessons for kids, our aquatics center offers a myriad options for adults looking for low-impact — and highly effective! — workouts. Starting in September, the Pacha Aquatics Center will host several classes including: Aqua Zumba (Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8 p.m.): A pool-party experience…
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Growing Families are Invited for Peek-a-boos, Patty-Cakes and Stork Storytime
Do you have a new baby, expecting, or just thinking about adding to your family? Join us for the fourth annual Stork Storytime Expo sponsored by Mercy Hospital Iowa City on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the North Liberty Community Library, 520 W. Cherry St. At the Expo, formerly Baby Fair, expecting…
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Public Invited to a Reception for Retiring City Attorney Scott Peterson
City Attorney Scott Peterson is retiring, and a reception is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in the City Council Chambers, 1 Quail Creek Circle. The public is invited to attend. A native Iowan, Peterson graduated with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1984 after serving…
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We’re All Getting Ready for the Start of School
The first day of school throughout North Liberty is Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, and city staff, school districts and families are all getting ready for the new year. Many will be dropping kindergartners off for the first time, attending a brand new school and otherwise adjusting from their summer schedules, and bus drivers and school staff…
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Back 2 School Bash Makes Sure Kids Have a Good Start to the School Year
To make sure kids have what they need to start the school year off right, the inaugural Back 2 School Bash will be held to distribute school supplies, socks and underwear, toiletries, shoes and haircuts to kids in the North Liberty area this Friday. Kids, accompanied by an adult, can attend the Back 2 School…
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