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On October 7, 2011, at noon, we’re kicking off the Healthiest State Initiative by walking one kilometer together as a state. Wherever you are – work, school, home, church – take about 12 minutes out of your day to go on a quick one kilometer (0.62 miles) walk with friends, family, neighbors or co-workers. Why…

TRAFFIC CONTACTS        370 ARRESTS        43 CHARGES        44 OWI’S        8 .02 VIOLATIONS        0 WARRANTS        10 ACCIDENTS        14 CASES        55 SUPPLEMENTS        108 CITY INFRACTIONS        4 CITY WARNINGS        66 PUBLIC ASSISTS        203 LAW ASSISTS        47 FIRE ASSISTS        27 BUSINESS CHECKS        225 ANIMINAL CALLS  …

The North Liberty Parks Department installed a three story playground structure in Penn Meadows park in August 2011. Being the only of its kind in Iowa, the playground features multiple slides, a bridge, hide aways, interior seating and more. Parks Director Guy Goldsmith says, “Even during construction, everyone seemed very excited for the playground. We…

September 15, 2011 — The newly installed stop light at the intersection of Penn Street and Jones Boulevard will be in flash mode today. Drivers on Penn will see a flashing yellow light, while those on Jones will see a flashing red light. North Liberty officials are urging all drivers to be cognizant of the…

Hello blog readers! I had an opportunity to make an onsite visit to all of our projects this morning.  It’s really amazing how much change is happening in our community this summer! The Penn Street Project is getting close to substantial completion.  Today and tomorrow, painters will be applying the pavement markings.  As they are…

September 6, 2011 — The City of North Liberty recently discarded paper agenda packets for council and commissions in exchange for iPads. Staff estimates the savings in time, ink, paper and other resources to be over $10,000 per year. Plus, North Liberty is one of  the first municipalities in Iowa to make such a transition.…

TRAFFIC CONTACTS        371 ARRESTS        62 CHARGES        63 OWI’S        4 .02 VIOLATIONS        1 WARRANTS        15 ACCIDENTS        6 CASES        55 SUPPLEMENTS        139 CITY INFRACTIONS        10 CITY WARNINGS        78 PUBLIC ASSISTS        243 LAW ASSISTS        44 FIRE ASSISTS        19 BUSINESS CHECKS        237 ANIMINAL CALLS  …

September 1, 2011 – September 1, 2011) The North Liberty Steering Committee of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 8th annual North Liberty Fun Run/Walk, to be held on Sunday, September 18. Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, the event features a 5k route and children’s race. The race starts at 650 W. Cherry…

August 31, 2011 — At the August 9 North Liberty City Council meeting, Mayor Salm (along with other corridor mayors) claimed September 1 to be “Corridor Goes Casual for Kids Day.”  The intent of day is for people to dress casual in honor of kids and, for those that participate, to donate $5 to a…

August 26, 2011 — The Annual North Liberty Fire Department Salute to Summer is Saturday, August 27 from 11am-11pm. Features include a climbing wall and inflatable rides from 11am-7pm with live music by Cedar Island Band & Electric Kool-Aid. Biker Poker Run 10am-3:30pm and pony rides. Refreshments and food served along with fun activities for…