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Youth tennis postponed to Friday
Due to this morning’s rain, the Recreation Department has postponed youth tennis, originally scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2016. The classes will be made up on Friday, July 8, 2016, at the same times. Patrons with questions can contact the Recreation Department at 319.626.5716.
Read MoreStreets Department offers tree branch pickup after storm
UPDATE: Due to the high volume of tree branches, pickup is taking longer than originally expected. All city hands are on deck for Blues & BBQ on Saturday, July 9 so tree branch pickup will continue again on Monday, July 11. If you have downed tree branches from last night’s storm, the city can help.…
Read MoreGet ready to splash into late summer
Construction of the long-awaited splash pad at Penn Meadows Park is scheduled to start on July 5, with final completion of the project scheduled for Aug. 12. Included in plans for the splash pad are a baseball-themed water-spray feature (depicted in the photo at left alongside other features not included in the plans) and flush-mounted water…
Read MoreNorth Liberty man arrested on solicitation to commit murder and attempted murder
On June 27, 2016, around 7:15 p.m. Justin Lee DeWitt, age 36, of 110 Whitman Ave, North Liberty, was taken into custody on four counts of attempted murder and four counts of solicitation to commit murder. The defendant contacted and attempted to hire an undercover state agent to murder a business associate and his family.…
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City Council to Take Third and Final Vote on Utility Rates on July 14, 2020
Update: the third reading of this ordinance was passed by the city council and will be reflected on bills in July. After votes to approve water rate increases on June 9 and 23, the North Liberty City Council is set to consider for a third and final time an ordinance approving the rate increase of…
Read MoreCity Council to take third and final vote on water and sewer rates on June 28, 2016
After votes to approve water and sewer rate increases on May 24 and June 14, the North Liberty City Council is set to consider for a third and final time an ordinance approving the rate increase of a 5 percent, effective July 1, 2016, at its meeting scheduled for June 28, 2016. Annual increases for…
Read MoreUpdated: Pools reopen after close due to electrical issue
Update: The pools will reopen at 4 p.m. Due to an electrical issue, potentially caused by lightning, North Liberty’s indoor and outdoor pools will be closed beginning June 15, 2016, until the problem can be resolved. Staff are working to diagnose and address the issue, but do not currently have a timeline for its resolution.
Read MoreJoin Senior Dining for free on June 24
The North Liberty Senior Council will offer its Senior Dining program for free at 11:30 a.m. on June 24, at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St., as an opportunity for local seniors to try out the program. The program, which offers a meal and activity each Friday, regularly costs $4 per person. The June 24…
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North Liberty launches the state’s largest soil quality restoration grant program
Last month, the City of North Liberty launched what we believe is the largest soil quality restoration program in the state: $300,000 for grants up to $1,500 per household. Soil quality restoration involves deep-tine aeration of lawns, which then are covered with compost. The process returns nutrients to the soil, builds topsoil and helps soil…
Read MorePolice report for May 2016
Traffic Contacts: 325 Parking Contacts: 13 Vehicle Inspections: 21 Vehicle Unlocks: 26 Crash Investigations: 25 Public Assists: 120 Assist Other Agency: 79 Crimes Against Persons Report: 9 Crimes Against Property Report: 10 Other Reports: 35 Arrests: 44 Warrants: 4 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 23 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 8 Crimes Against Property Charges: 4 Other Charges: 19…
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