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Mayoral and city councilor elections and board vacancies
State law requires the mayoral and city councilor seats recently filled by appointment be on this year’s Nov. 3 ballot. To be included on the ballot, a candidate file a petition, available at City Hall or on the Secretary of State’s website, with the signatures of at least 25 eligible voters with the city clerk. The petition…
Read MoreYouth triathlon necessitates road closures on Sunday, August 3
On Sunday, Aug. 3, the following road segments will be closed from 7:40 to 10:30 a.m. for the annual Just Tri Youth Triathlon: W Cherry Street from Highway 965 to Front Street N George Street from W Cherry Street to W Chestnut Street W Chestnut Street from N Stewart Street to N George Street N…
Read MoreLane reduction: Jones Boulevard south of St. Andrews Drive
Starting Thursday, a section of Jones Boulevard’s southbound lane, about a quarter mile south of St Andrews Drive, will be closed; the road will continue to be open to two-way traffic. The reduction is necessary to connect a road to the newest Harvest Estates subdivision and as well as to modify a storm water intake.…
Read MoreDavid Moore appointed to fill city council vacancy
Last night, the North Liberty City Council appointed David Moore to fill a vacant city council seat. The vote was unanimous. The vacancy was created by Gerry Kuhl’s appointment to mayor, following the death of former mayor Tom Salm in May. Both appointed seats will be up for election this November when the special local…
Read MoreRoad construction: N. Front Street
Weather permitting, on Thursday, July 31, the east side and half of the west side of the intersection of Jefferson and Front streets will be closed to allow crews to remove and replace concrete. A detour along Hodge and Penn streets will be in effect during this closure. These closures are expected to last at…
Read MoreFall 2014 Community Center brochure available, highlights Zombie Apocalypse Survival Camp, Fun Run, Haunted Happenings and more
The Fall 2014 Community Center brochure with program listings with the Recreation and Aquatic centers and the Community Library is now available for perusal. Highlights for this fall include popular annual events such as Haunted Happenings on Oct. 23 and 24, Doggie Plunge on Sept. 7, and Moonlight Hayrack Ride & Movie on Oct. 10…
Read MoreLane reduction: Dubuque Street by Penn Elementary
Starting the morning of Monday, July 28, Dubuque Street will be reduced to a single lane by Penn Elementary. This lane reduction is expected to last through Thursday. The south-bound lane must be closed so crews can connect water mains for the school’s new addition. Drivers should allow extra travel time and find alternative routes…
Read MoreWe're looking for a communications specialist
The city’s communications department is looking for a new member (technically a full-time “communications specialist”). This position is responsible for video production and photography, event planning, community outreach and other communications functions. Good candidates are creative self-starters with a passion for the community. We run the city’s cable channel, website, social media, print and outreach…
Read MoreWe’re looking for a communications specialist
The city’s communications department is looking for a new member (technically a full-time “communications specialist”). This position is responsible for video production and photography, event planning, community outreach and other communications functions. Good candidates are creative self-starters with a passion for the community. We run the city’s cable channel, website, social media, print and outreach…
Read MorePolice Department begins offering child passenger safety education
The North Liberty Police Department has begun offering education to caregivers for child passenger safety through its new child passenger safety technician. The role of the child passenger safety technician is to educate caregivers on the correct selection, installation, and use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. Email Officer Travis Clubb at [email protected]…
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