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Police report for August 2015
Traffic Contacts: 331 Parking Contacts: 54 Vehicle Inspections: 31 Vehicle Unlocks: 27 Crash Investigations: 14 Public Assists: 148 Assist Other Agency: 92 Crimes Against Persons Report: 8 Crimes Against Property Report: 17 Other Reports: 22 Arrests: 34 Warrants: 4 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 13 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 6 Crimes Against Property Charges: 9 Other Charges: 8…
Read MoreThe City of North Liberty goes Casual for Kids
On Friday, Sept. 4, employers throughout Linn and Johnson counties are participating in Corridor Goes Casual for Kids day, an annual fundraiser for charities who serve kids. City of North Liberty employees are invited, as in years past, to participate by dressing causally and donating $5 to the North Liberty Community Pantry. The local charity…
Read MoreCommunity to celebrate the groundbreaking of Penn Meadows pavilion
A groundbreaking for the new Penn Meadows Park Pavilion and Commemorative Baseball Diamond is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the park’s north side, near Penn Street. The pavilion, built in partnership between the City of North Liberty and North Liberty Youth Baseball & Softball, will add restrooms, a shelter, storage…
Read MoreCommunity Center updates its policy on unattended children
When it reopens after Labor Day, the North Liberty Community Center will have an updated policy for unattended children. Effective Sept. 8, 2015, children must in the sixth grade to use the facility without supervision. Previously, children ages 9 and up could use the center unsupervised. Children in Grade 5 and under must be accompanied by an…
Read MoreCity seeks volunteers to fill two posts
You can make a difference in many aspects of community development. Vacancies exist on two city boards and you are invited to take this opportunity to volunteer your time to serve on any one of the following. Applications are available at the City Administration building at 3 Quail Creek Circle or for download here. Applications are due…
Read MoreFiling period for Nov. 3, 2015, city election begins Monday, Aug. 24
Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, those wishing to run for city office in the Nov. 3, 2015, city election can begin filing nomination papers with the Johnson County Auditor’s office, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. (In a change from past years, paperwork will not be collected at City Hall.) The filing period ends on Sept.…
Read MoreCommunity Library to host Baby Fair for parents-to-be
The North Liberty Community Library will host its first ever Baby Fair on Aug. 30, from 1 to 3pm. There will be more than 30 local businesses and non-profit organizations sharing information about community resources for expecting families. This event, sponsored in partnership with Mercy Hospital of Iowa City, is free and open to the…
Read MoreFree tickets to North Liberty Night with the Kernels
On Saturday, Aug. 29, the Cedar Rapids Kernels will host North Liberty Night with the Kernels, and we have free tickets to give away. Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, adults can get up to 4 tickets at the North Liberty Community Center front desk. There are a limited number of free tickets, and…
Read MoreRoad work: Alexander Way and 240th Street
Update: this work as been rescheduled. This work has been delayed due to supplier error. Weather permitting, the intersection of Alexander Way and 240th Street will close Friday, Aug. 21, at 7 a.m. so crews can complete water main work. The intersection is expected to reopen next week at reduced width. Drivers are asked to…
Read MoreEast side utilities work continues
Crews continue to install sewer pipe from the city’s waste water treatment plant on Abigail Avenue to the site of the new high school on Dubuque Street. Last week, the Langman placed about 120 feet of 30-inch sanitary sewer, this work actually occurring through City of Coralville property east of Naples Avenue. This progress was slow because this…
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