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Travel Not Advised in Johnson County
Dave Wilson, Johnson County Emergency Management Director: Johnson County residents and visitors are asked to heed the guidance provided by multiple agencies and stay home. Road conditions remain poor and light snow and blowing snow is expected to reduce visibility and road conditions in the overnight hours. Whiteout conditions and significant blowing and drifting snow…
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As a Community for the Community
It’s easy to become overwhelmed by options for giving. With so many charities and so much need, it can be difficult to know where funds might serve best. The Community Foundation of Johnson County helps ease the process by offering a catalog for giving, as well as making sure those gifts get to where they…
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Beat the Bitter’s 5K-ish Glow Run is Jan. 26
North Liberty’s Beat the Bitter festival is on a mission to turn Iowans into winter lovers, and will kick off its ninth year of events with the 5K-ish Glow Run on Friday, Jan. 26. The fun run unveils the North Liberty Lights illuminated display around Liberty Centre Pond’s walking trail. Participants who sign up to…
Read MoreYouth Council Engages Community, Hosts Youth Activities
https://youtu.be/dJGxgTwpdWA?si=2YGG6TSog-UrLEx6 Formed in 2022, the North Liberty Youth Council is continuing its efforts to help make North Liberty a more welcoming, inclusive and fun place for people of all ages, especially young people. The youth-led group is currently working on serval initiatives to engage high-school schools, including: Youth Survey We want to hear from you!…
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Police to Conduct Tobacco, Vape Compliance Checks
The North Liberty Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of underage community members. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Department of Revenue to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product laws. Since…
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Grab a Free Ticket to the Hawkeye Women’s Wrestling Iowa Duals
The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team is set to welcome Missouri Valley College, the first-ever women’s collegiate wrestling program, and the NAIA’s top ranked program, Life University, to Carver Hawkeye Arena, and we have free tickets available. The Hawkeyes will wrestle Missouri Valley and Life University for the Iowa Duals, starting at 2 p.m.…
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Volunteer to Fill the Library Board of Trustees Opening
The North Liberty Library is seeking applicants to fill a partial term, through June 30, 2025, on its Board of Trustees. Members of the board work with staff, approve new and updated policies and helps oversee the North Liberty Library. The volunteer board meets once a month, typically at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday.…
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Community Center Closed on Friday, Jan. 12, and Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024
With a winter storm warning and expectations of heavy snow and blizzard, the North Liberty Community Center will be closed on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Travel is expected to be hazardous and difficult during the storm. The weather is expected to continue through Saturday, and the Community Center will remain closed Saturday, Jan. 13. For more…
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On-street Parking Prohibited Starting 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
With a winter storm warning and expectations of heavy snow and gusting winds, North Liberty will prohibit on-street parking beginning Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at 9 p.m. The prohibition is set to expire on Saturday, Jan. 13, at noon. Tickets will be issued to cars remaining parked on public roads during this snowstorm. Parking on…
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Help the Library Improve Accessibility
North Liberty Library is one of 240 libraries selected to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. Has a lack of accessibility in the library caused…
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