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May 7, 2012 — As of the beginning of May, the City of North Liberty is using the Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) for its animal shelter needs. This transition comes after the Iowa City Animal Shelter asked neighboring municipalities for increased funds in order to build a new facility. After weighing the options, North…

– Communities Recognized for Fighting Play Deficit by Implementing Pro-Play Policies – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns, including North Liberty, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2012 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children.…

April 19, 2012 – The City Council held a first reading of the ordinance approving water and sewer rate increases on April 10. The second and third readings will be held on April 24 and May 8 respectively at 7:00 PM at the North Liberty City Council Chambers (1 Quail Creek Circle). The public is…

April 17, 2012 – The Johnson County Historical Preservation Commission will be meeting on Thursday, May 3 at the North Liberty Council Chambers at 5 p.m. for review and consideration of the Ranshaw House application. This application is to have the house listed on the national Historic Registry. The Ranshaw House is located just north…

April 12, 2012 — Every two years Jeff Schott of the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Iowa visits with North Liberty city council and department heads to discuss goals, trends, opportunities, and commitments. His findings are then published as a report sent to city administration and council; this report was approved at…

April 10, 2012 — Horsfield Construction will be working on South Jones in North Liberty this evening and into the night. The sawing of concrete may continue past 2:00 a.m. Street Superintendent Don Colony says, “The sidewalk will be complete on Jones after this late-night project. The disturbance should be minimal.” For additional information contact…

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In observance of Keep America Beautiful Day, the Tree & Storm Water Advisory Board with assistance from Boy Scout Troop 216 and Cub Scout Pack 216 will be leading this clean-up day to remove debris along Big Muddy Creek and the bike trail. Public involvement, participation and education of storm water pollution prevention and management…

March 29, 2012 — Starting Monday, April 2, the public bus route will offer additional stops throughout North Liberty. The city’s transit task force met a number of times last year to examine current transit service and determine ways to enhance the public transportation program. New stops include several west of Highway 965, such as…

March 29, 2012 —As the population of North Liberty has grown, so too has the number of people who know first-hand that the city is a great place to live, work and play. To let others in on the secret, the City of North Liberty worked throughout the winter with the Corridor Media Group to…