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Introducing Penn Landing Market, North Liberty’s farmers’ market
At noon on Aug. 3, North Liberty’s new farmers’ market will kick off with live music from Stacy Webster, family fun and, of course, food. The market will be held from noon to 3 p.m. every other Sunday through Oct. 26 on Pacha Parkway, off Penn Street near Highway 965. The market is scheduled for…
Read MoreRoad construction: Paving on N. Front Street requires lane reductions next week
Paving on N. Front Street will require lane reductions and detours the week of July 21. Weather permitting, paving will begin on Tuesday, July 22, at 8 a.m. Starting from Penn Street, crews will work in the north-bound lane, requiring north-bound traffic to detour east along Penn Street, north on Hodge Street, and west on Jefferson Street…
Read MoreRehabilitated owl to be released in North Liberty
Around 5 p.m. today, the Macbride Raptor Project will release a recovered barred owl at the North Liberty Community Gardens. The public is welcome to come watch the release at at 153 E Penn Street in North Liberty . The owl was discovered by North Liberty Parks Department employees at the Meade Barn during regular…
Read MoreAquatic to host third annual Just Tri youth triathlon
On Aug. 3, the North Liberty Aquatic Center will present the third annual North Liberty Youth Triathlon: Just Tri . Hosted in with Tri-Fit Agape, LLC, the event features swimming, biking and running in three distances for kids ages 6 to 14 years old. The races start s at the North Liberty Community Center, 520…
Read MoreLane reduction, intersection closures and detours on N. Front Street
On Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, N. Front Street will see a number of lane reductions, intersection closures and detours while the road is widened and resurfaced. The process, called “cold in place,” recycles the existing asphalt and requires a series of vehicles to follow each through the construction site. This process means…
Read MoreCity Council requests applicants to fill vacancy
The North Liberty City Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the council. An application is available here and is due to the city clerk in person or electronically by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. City Council plans to consider the appointment at a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on July 29,…
Read MoreFree, family-friendly fun at Blues & BBQ is coming Saturday to North Liberty
Everyone is invited to enjoy live blues music, kids’ activities, barbecue, craft beer, fireworks and more at North Liberty Blues & BBQ on Saturday, July 12, from noon until 10 p.m. at North Liberty’s Centennial Park. Admission and activities are free. The eighth-annual festival, presented by South Slope Cooperative Communications, will be held rain or…
Read MoreFree, family-friendly fun at Blues & BBQ is coming Saturday to North Liberty
Everyone is invited to enjoy live blues music, kids’ activities, barbecue, craft beer, fireworks and more at North Liberty Blues & BBQ on Saturday, July 12, from noon until 10 p.m. at North Liberty’s Centennial Park. Admission and activities are free. The eighth-annual festival, presented by South Slope Cooperative Communications, will be held rain or…
Read MorePolice Report for June 2014
Traffic Contacts: 186 Parking Contacts: 29 Vehicle Inspections: 26 Vehicle Unlocks: 24 Crash Investigations: 15 Public Assists: 152 Assist Other Agency: 54 Crimes Against Persons Report: 10 Crimes Against Property Report: 17 Other Reports: 23 Arrests: 18 Warrants: 4 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges: 6 Crimes Against Persons Charges: 6 Crimes Against Property Charges: 2 Other Charges: 5…
Read MoreSoftware error leads to inaccurately low sewer bills
Due to a software error, North Liberty water and wastewater customers were sent inaccurate bills for June. New bills will be sent to customers today. For the average customer, the difference is about $15 to $22. The software error, discovered by city staff on Monday, caused customers to be billed for only the minimum wastewater…
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