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If you’re looking to get involved in your city, serving on a volunteer board or commission is a great way to do it. Boards members and commissioners work with staff, provide recommendations to council and can make a difference in many aspects of community development. On July 1, each year, new terms begin on several boards and…

Weather dependent, over the next two weeks, flaggers will be used intermittently during the day along Penn Street. This is to allow the contractor to complete concrete saw cutting as well as some storm sewer work near and across the street in a couple of spots.

North Liberty was named one of the smartest cities in the country, coming in at Number 9 nationwide and the top city in the Midwest. “Simply put,” wrote Andrew Rombach of LendEDU, “if a lot of smart people live in the area, then the area probably has good deal to offer its citizens.” The study…

Traffic Contacts: 521 Parking Contacts: 77 Vehicle Inspections: 34 Vehicle Unlocks: 35 Crash Investigations: 16 Public Assists: 343 Assist Other Agency: 96 Crimes Against Persons Report: 13 Crimes Against Property Report: 36 Other Reports: 39 Arrests: 37 Warrants: 8 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 21 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 5 Crimes Against Property Charges: 2 Other Charges: 15 Animal Calls: 29 Total Calls for Service:…

It’s officially spring and that means you’ve spent the winter looking at clutter and that means spring cleaning. Here are four ways you can keep your home — and North Liberty — looking good. Spring Clean-up Day This is residents’ chance to get rid of old tires, car batteries, brush, and bulky trash. (While we’ll…

On Tuesday, Moody’s Investors Service announced it had upgraded the City of North Liberty’s bond rating to Aa2. The analysis cited the North Liberty’s growing tax base, strong population growth, above-average resident income and healthy financial profile. The rating upgrade is vote of confidence from financial experts and allows the city to borrow funding for infrastructure projects at…

Beginning Monday, April 3, weather permitting, E. Penn Street/North Liberty Road will be closed to traffic so crews can regrade the road bed for improved sight lines, improve the shoulder and prepare for future trail and sidewalk additions, and realign the road’s curve for improved safety. Work is expected to last through the fall. Traffic on…

The public is invited to tour North Liberty’s police station to get a first-hand look behind the scenes. Tours will be held Monday, April 3, and Tuesday, April 4, between 1 and 6 p.m. Because space is limited in the station, participants are asked to register in advance online. Tours will last about 30 minutes…

North Liberty’s  summer activity guide, covering programs from May through August 2017, is now now available. Registration for most programs starts April 3. Highlights include free fishing weekend with Take a Kid Outdoors, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Scheels, the annual doggie plunge, youth sports programs, swimming lessons and Just Tri the annual youth triathlon.…

We’re looking for someone to help us produce great video part-time, starting this summer. Maybe that’s you. There will  be chances to learn, try new things and expand your skills as a communications assistant in our communications department. Successful candidates will be willing to learn while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Basically, we think we’re a fun…