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Police department announces new hires
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, the North Liberty Police Department swore in two new officers, Benjamin Campbell and Ricardo Vazquez. Mayor Amy Nielsen swore in the new officers. Both officers will attend law enforcement academies this spring. When they return, they’ll continue their training with a field training officer.
Read MoreJudge rules in city's favor on Liberty High School utilities injunction request
To date, 12 property owners have voluntarily agreed to sell underground rights for this critical infrastructure and temporary access to install it. Today, District Court Judge Christopher L. Bruns issued his 14-page ruling on the request of a 13th and final property owner, Dr. Gary Weinman, for a injunction against condemnation for the sewer easement, concluding: Dr.…
Read MoreJudge rules in city’s favor on Liberty High School utilities injunction request
To date, 12 property owners have voluntarily agreed to sell underground rights for this critical infrastructure and temporary access to install it. Today, District Court Judge Christopher L. Bruns issued his 14-page ruling on the request of a 13th and final property owner, Dr. Gary Weinman, for a injunction against condemnation for the sewer easement, concluding: Dr.…
Read MorePolice respond to reports of dog abuse
In January, North Liberty police responded to reports of dog abuse at a local residence. The responding officer talked to the accused juvenile and to witnesses. One witness claimed to have the abuse on video, but was unable to provide video. The witness declined to make a statement. The officer was allowed inside the home…
Read MorePolice department report for January 2015
Traffic Contacts: 233 Parking Contacts: 131 Vehicle Inspections: 32 Vehicle Unlocks: 40 Crash Investigations: 35 Public Assists: 174 Assist Other Agency: 78 Crimes Against Persons Report: 5 Crimes Against Property Report: 14 Other Reports: 22 Arrests: 22 Warrants: 5 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 11 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 3 Crimes Against Property Charges: 2 Other Charges: 6…
Read MoreVendor applications for farmers’ market are now available
Penn Landing Market, which brought a farmer’s market back to the rapidly growing city of North Liberty last summer, is now accepting applications for the 2015 season. After last year’s pilot program, the market will be expanded and held every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting in May. The market will run through…
Read MoreNorth Liberty is one of the safest places in Iowa
According to analysis by Movoto, North Liberty ranks No. 5 in the safest places in the state: Going from eighth place to fifth in just a year—that’s the way to do it, North Liberty! The reason this city ranked so much better in this year was for its impressively low number of property crimes. And those…
Read MoreConsumer advisory: Debt collections and debt collection scams
A debt collector is someone who regularly collects or attempts to collect consumer debts owed to others. If you’re in debt, federal and state laws provide you with some protections in how creditors or debt collection companies can collect on what you owe. In some cases, though, the collection attempt may be nothing more than…
Read MoreSnow emergency declaration extended to Monday, Feb. 2, 2015
Snow plow crews will be out continuing to clear roads overnight. To allow the roads to be cleared efficiently, the City of North Liberty has extended yesterday’s declaration through 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015.
Read MoreSnow emergency declared beginning 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015
On-street parking is prohibited in North Liberty while the declaration in effect. It is expected to be lifted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1. Update: The declaration has been extended until 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015. With a winter storm warning in effect, and forecasts of up to 8 inches of snow as well…
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