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Starting Nov. 1, North Liberty police officers will have a short reprieve from the department’s strict no-beards-in-uniform policy. Participating officers will make donations to the 19th Annual Domestic Violence Intervention Program Holiday Toy Drive. The department has a history of supporting the Domestic Violence Intervention Program’s toy drive; members of the department donate annually to…

On Nov. 16, North Liberty is rolling out the red carpet for the final celebration of its centennial year. The swanky evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6:30 p.m. Guests at the North Liberty Centennial Gala celebration will be treated to dinner, drinks and mingling with the Centennial’s patrons while engaging pianist Eben Seaman…

The Recreation Department’s Jason Egly talks new indoor “campsite” at the Community Center.

Disruptions to traffic on Highway 965 are expected while workers complete various projects at three  intersections on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and Thursday, Oct. 31, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. On Tuesday, equipment controlling the traffic signals at Highway 965 and Westwood Drive will be replaced. The work will begin after 8:30 a.m. and will…

South Jones Boulevard in North Liberty, which has been closed to through traffic since the beginning of the 2013 construction season, will reopen completely today, Friday, Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. Drivers are reminded to obey posted speed limits. The reconstruction of Jones Boulevard, an upgrade to curb-and-gutter, is now complete, giving North Liberty another…

Halloween is already just around the corner (boy, that’s scary), so we’re getting the annually oft-asked question: When is trick-or-treating? It’s on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. Remember to only knock on doors at houses that have their outdoor lights on and be safe. Trick-or-Treat at the North Liberty Fire Station North…

Disruptions to traffic at Interstate 380 and Penn Street in North Liberty are expected on Monday, Oct. 21, while workers replace traffic signal control equipment there. The intersections will be controlled by flaggers while the work is being performed, between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Additional disruptions are expected when similar work is completed at…

The North Liberty Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Pharmacy, 555 W. Cherry St., for safe disposal. This service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. Unused, unwanted and expired medications can pose public…

The next time you stop by the North Liberty Community Center, you’ll probably notice a new feature: a colorful, cushioned, fun play area for kids. We call it the Kids Campsite. It’s for kids 48 inches or shorter, free to use, but limited to 49 people (adults and kids) at a time. We ask that…