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Drinking water advisory issued on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017
Update Nov. 16: As required, two samples taken 24 hours apart have tested negative and the advisory has been lifted. Update Nov. 15: The first of two samples, required to be taken 24 hours apart, was tested clean. The results of the second sample, taken Wednesday morning, are expected Thursday. Should that sample also test…
Read MoreZeller Street water service interruption
Update 2:20 a.m.: service has been restored and the precautionary water advisory is in effect. Update 8:30 p.m.: During the repair, one of the shutoff values broke, which will delay service restoration. Update 7:30 p.m.: the main has been repaired and service is expected to be restored within the hour. The precautionary boil advisory in…
Read MorePolice report for October 2017
Traffic Contacts: 577 Parking Contacts: 44 Vehicle Inspections: 40 Vehicle Unlocks: 40 Crash Investigations: 17 Public Assists: 345 Assist Other Agency: 122 Crimes Against Persons Report: 12 Crimes Against Property Report: 36 Other Reports: 44 Arrests: 44 Warrants: 6 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 16 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 7 Crimes Against Property Charges: 8 Other Charges: 28…
Read MoreApplication for FY19 social service funding now available
Each year, the City of North Liberty funds a number of organizations who offer social services to North Liberty residents. As part of its annual budget planning, the City of North Liberty has asked organizations seeking funding for services in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2018, to submit an application by Dec. 1, 2017,…
Read MoreZeller Street sidewalk closures
In the coming days, sidewalk closures along Zeller Street will be required so crews can continue installing raw water main between new well sites at Quail Ridge Park and the new water plant on Front Street. The first is expected to be as early as Thursday, Nov. 9, and will effect sidewalks along Zeller Street,…
Read MoreVeterans Day Appreciation Luncheon at the library
Veterans, guests and family are invited to attend the North Liberty Community Library’s third Veterans Day Appreciation Luncheon. This year the library is offering a lunch and presentation by Gary Boseneiler, Veterans Affairs Director of Johnson County, on Friday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. in the Library. Lunch will be catered by Pancheros Mexican Grill…
Read MoreRepairs underway to fix force sewer main
At 9 a.m. on Nov. 1, North Liberty Streets Department staff found that the sanitary force sewer main on North Liberty Road, south of Salm Drive, was broken by a private contractor. The private contractor, Swick Cable Contractors, Inc, had bored through the force main sometime on Friday, Oct. 27. Between the time the contractor drilled…
Read MoreLearn how local law enforcement works at the Citizens Police Academy
The North Liberty Police Department, in cooperation with the Johnson County Sheriff and the police departments of the University of Iowa, Coralville and Iowa City, are offering the Citizens Police Academy with the goal of promoting a better relationship between law enforcement and the community it serves through education and hands-on learning. Training includes department tours and…
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13 ways you know you live in North Liberty
1. You fear that children will soon outnumber adults. Seriously, according to the 2015 special census, 26% of our population is under 14 years old. 2. You wonder if there is, in fact, something in the water. It’s hard to go longer than 5 minutes without seeing a pregnant woman around town. 3. Your reaction…
Read MoreShow you’re the spookiest (kookiest or cutest or…) in our costume contest
Do you have the best Halloween costume? Prove it! Beginning Friday, Oct. 27, residents are encouraged to enter North Liberty’s Costume Contest on Facebook. To enter: LIKE the North Liberty city government Facebook page Post a photo of you or a member of your family in costume on your personal or business Facebook timeline (make…
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