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In February, the North Liberty Tree and Storm Water Advisory Board will discuss a requirement for topsoil in new construction and is seeking public comment. Currently, the state requires a minimum of 4 inches of topsoil be returned to a new construction site. However, in light of changes at the state level, the City of…

In 2014, the North Liberty Police Department responded to 15,978 calls for service (up from 14,634 in 2013). The increase is due in part to North Liberty’s continued population growth as well as the addition of officers to the department. Below is a breakdown by month of the call types. A full break down of…

Calls for Service Traffic Contacts: 172 Parking Contacts: 23 Vehicle Inspections: 28 Vehicle Unlocks: 24 Crash Investigations: 20 Public Assists: 145 Assist Other Agency: 65 Crimes Against Persons Report: 4 Crimes Against Property Report: 17 Other Reports: 24 Arrests: 22 Warrants: 6 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 17 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 4 Crimes Against Property Charges: 2…

With forecasts of heavy snow as well as blowing and drifting, North Liberty has declared a snow emergency beginning Monday, Jan. 5, at 8 p.m. Parking on streets is not permitted until the snow emergency has been lifted. Forecasts predict about an inch of snow per hour through the evening, and crews will be working…

Update: Matthew has been found. Thank you all for your help. Authorities have issued an Operation Quickfind notice for Matthew Mayer-Rich, age 13. He is a white male, standing 5 feet 2 inches. He weighs 100 pounds. He has gray eyes and light brown hair. He was wearing a dark blue coat with white patches…

Again this year, North Liberty will participate in the annual Severson Challenge, a friendly competition with employees of Johnson County, Iowa City, University Heights and Coralville. The challenge collects goods for a charity in each community (North Liberty’s collection benefits the North Liberty Community Pantry), with the city donating the most items per full-time employee winning a traveling trophy. In…

https://vimeo.com/117200635 North Liberty Mayor Amy Nielsen will begin hosting regular office hours at the North Liberty Community Library, 520 W. Cherry Street. The office hours are intended to offer the public another avenue to communicate with its elected officials. An initial reception, with light refreshments, is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, from 3 to…

The City of North Liberty recognized three employees with its annual awards. Communications Coordinator Erika Harper was named Employee of the Year. She was cited for her commitment to excellence, willingness to work on new projects outside, optimism and attention to detail, while not seeking personal accolades. Police Sergeant Tyson Landsgard was named Officer of…

Senior Dining has long met in the North Liberty Community Center, providing meals and activities to seniors living in North Liberty and the surrounding area. A local community group, the Senior Council, is seeking feedback about the program via a short survey with the aim of improving the program as it moves towards a new weekly schedule.