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Cherry and Front streets get a four-way stop, at least for now

Posted on: May 7, 2018

For years, the intersection of Cherry and Front streets has been the subject of much discussion, debate — and frustration — with regular requests to turn it into a four-way stop. However, past study by the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County, which the city relies on for help analyzing and planning for traffic, found…

Beginning Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Cherry Street will close just east of Ranshaw Way. The closure is required so crews can reconstruct the east side of the intersection. The contractor is required to limit the length of the closure, and expects the work to last about three weeks. During the closure, traffic will be detoured along…

This Monday, April 30, 2018, Kansas Avenue will be closed between St. Andrews Drive and Forevergreen Road starting at 8:30 a.m. The closure is necessary to allow crews to work on drainage tile in advance of the paving and widening of Kansas Avenue. The closure is expected to last past the evening peak. Drivers are…

Weather permitting, from approximately 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018, Front Street will be closed to through traffic between Zeller and Hickory streets, and Zeller Street will be reduced to one lane. This closure is necessary so crews can preform water main work associated with the reconstruction of Front Street. A detour…

North Liberty celebrates Older Americans Month

Posted on: April 25, 2018

This May is Older Americans Month and, in celebration, the City of North Liberty is hosting new and existing nutritional, social and educational programs for local seniors the entire month! The theme is “Engage at Every Age,” so the goal is to encourage seniors to try new things and to learn ways to give back to the community via volunteering. We’re…

Changes coming to North Liberty’s trash system this summer

Posted on: April 25, 2018

Working with Johnson County Refuse, the contractor who has long provided service in North Liberty, the city has approved a plan to modernize North Liberty’s refuse, recycling and curbside compost system, with heavy-duty wheeled carts and new options for residential customers. The fee for trash collection will be rolled in with the current city utility…

On Wednesday, April 25, and on Thursday, April 26, the entrance to Commercial Drive will be reduced to one lane. The reduction is necessary to allow crews to lay storm sewer pipe underground as part of the improvements to Ranshaw Way (Highway 965). The work is expected to occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.…

Traffic Contacts: 449 Parking Contacts: 34 Vehicle Inspections 29 Vehicle Unlocks: 28 Crash Investigations: 18 Public Assists: 336 Assist Other Agency: 113 Crimes Against Persons Report: 8 Crimes Against Property Report: 12 Other Reports: 40 Arrests: 32 Warrants: 3 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 17 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 6 Crimes Against Property Charges: 4 Other Charges: 17…

Run CRANDIC coming to (and through) North Liberty

Posted on: April 24, 2018

In the early hours of Sunday, April 29, 2018, a couple thousand people will — insanely — wake up early to run through North Liberty on their way to Iowa City. The organizers are calling this the inaugural Run CRANDIC, with a marathon (starting at NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids) and a half marathon…

Weather permitting, crews will begin work on trail upgrades and extensions along the south side of Penn Street, between Kansas Avenue and Alexander Way. This work will require the closing of one eastbound lane of traffic on Penn Street. The intermittent closure will be between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and is…