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Community Center closing early Dec. 28, 2015, due to weather
The North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St., including the Community Library, aquatics and recreation centers, will close at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, due to the winter storm hitting eastern Iowa. The Community Center is expected to reopen for its normal operations on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015.
Read MoreNo on-street parking beginning 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2015
This morning, with a winter storm warning in effect and forecasts of 5 to 7 inches of snow and a quarter inch of ice, North Liberty has declared a snow emergency beginning Monday, Dec. 28, at 10 a.m. Parking on streets is not permitted until the declaration has been lifted. Crews will be working to clear roads through…
Read MoreNorth Liberty is named one of the best places to live in Iowa by HomeSnacks
According to analysis by the website HomeSnacks, Iowa is the second-best state to live in after — wait for it — Nebraska (we’ve demanded a recount). And North Liberty is ranked second in the best places to live in Iowa: Why it’s great: Lots of jobs and low crime. Like Urbandale, the unemployment rate is…
Read MoreCrews begin water main work along Dubuque Street
Weather permitting, crews will begin laying pipe along Dubuque Street on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. The work will extend water service to the site of Liberty High School and its surrounding area. The work is in the utility easement, and so the impact to car, bike and pedestrian traffic is expected to be minimal, but…
Read MoreMPOJC seeks citizen representative to ECICOG board
From the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County, a regional body that helps the Iowa City urbanized area with transportation planning: The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) is seeking a citizen representative for an appointment to the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) Board of Directors. The applicant must be a Johnson…
Read MoreNorth Liberty celebrates community, lifestyle and business in new magazine
As a town of booming growth in the heart of the Creative Corridor, North Liberty continues be filled with stories of entrepreneurs finding success, families finding their new home, young professionals finding their starts, and exciting opportunities at every turn. Today, in collaboration with the Corridor Media Group, the City of North Liberty has published…
Read MoreRoad construction: Dubuque Street Trail reopens, but continued caution encouraged
The section of the Dubuque Street Trail, closed for work related to the construction of Liberty High School, has reopened. However, users are encouraged to exercise caution as crews continue to work around the immediate area over the next several weeks. Additionally, reports the school’s contractor, the entrances to the site will continue to see…
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North Liberty recognizes three outstanding employees for 2015
The City of North Liberty has recognized three employees for their outstanding service. Guy Goldsmith, superintendent of buildings, parks and grounds, was named Employee of the Year. He was cited for his commitment to excellence, willingness to work across departments to achieve goals, as well as finding creative ways to save taxpayers money. “He doesn’t…
Read MorePolice report for November 2015
Traffic Contacts: 265 Parking Contacts: 115 Vehicle Inspections: 33 Vehicle Unlocks: 20 Crash Investigations: 24 Public Assists: 103 Assist Other Agency: 85 Crimes Against Persons Report: 1 Crimes Against Property Report: 20 Other Reports: 18 Arrests: 22 Warrants: 2 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 10 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 1 Crimes Against Property Charges: 4 Other Charges: 5…
Read MoreBeware of health plan enrollment scams
If you’re looking for health insurance coverage, look out as well for health care scams. Comparing health insurance plans during the open enrollment period can be confusing and raise lots of questions. Scammers and criminals take full advantage of this. Consider Your Options Before enrolling, review your current plan, if you have one, and decide…
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