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We’re Throwing a Street Dance on August 17
We’re closing down Dubuque Street for a community block party with live music, dancing, beverages, food trucks and games. Here’s all you need to know. The five Ws Who: You! While the Street Dance is open to all ages and is family-friendly, the programming is not family-focused. What: An evening of dancing, food and music.…
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55+ Connections: Week of 7/22/24
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library! 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering Tuesday, July 23 10:30 AM North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD It’s…
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Officers McVey and Madole Recognized as MADD Heroes
North Liberty Police Officers Jeffrey McVey and Spence Madole were recently recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Iowa as MADD Hero Award Winners for going above and beyond to save lives through enforcement and education about impaired driving laws. “I’m so proud to be able to recognize our MADD Hero Award winners,” said MADD Iowa Program…
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Summer Send-off: Community Activity Highlights for August 2024
You can get a copy of the full guide to classes and programs in our Community Center, which includes our Recreation Center, Library, Aquatic Center, Gerdin Conference Center and other spaces, published three times each year, in person at the Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St., or online. These highlights of the coming month are…
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Celebrate National Night Out in Penn Meadows Park on August 6
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, join city staff in celebrating the nationwide community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. The five Ws Who: First Responders & YOU! What: National Night Out Where: The north side of Penn Meadows Park, 355 E Penn St. When:…
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Senior Center Hosts Free Programs at the Ranshaw House in July and August
The Iowa City Senior Center is pleased to provide free programs for older adults at the Ranshaw House in North Liberty this July and August. The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive in North Liberty. Free parking is available in the small lot beside the house or…
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Penn Meadows Playground and Splashpad to See Improvements in August
The playground and splashpad surfaces at Penn Meadows Park will be getting a facelift. The work, to replace the surfaces will require their closure beginning Aug. 7, 2024. Both areas are expected to reopen Aug. 26. The project will replace the mulch and splashpad surfaces with a poured-in-place, bouncy surface that is also wheelchair accessible.…
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55+ Connections: Week of 7/15/24
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library! 55+ Connections: Tuesday Gathering Tuesday, July 16 10:30 AM North Liberty Library – Meeting Room CD We will…
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55+ Connections: Week of 7/8/24
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library! The Iowa City Senior Center activities will not be taking place at the North Liberty Ranshaw House on…
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In the Absence of Water
As concerns with Iowa’s water quality continue to grow, here is a relevant episode from the archive. Too often one doesn’t know the value of something until it’s gone. When it’s a large body of water undergoing a long, slow disappearing act it’s easy to understand how something so devastating might go overlooked. But Jon…
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