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Trail Closure: Front Street between Penn and Jefferson Streets

Posted on: June 28, 2023

Beginning Wednesday, July 5, 2023, the trail along Front Street will be closed between Penn and Jefferson streets. This closure is neccesary for Mexwell Construction to make connections to public utilities. It is expected to last though Monday, July, 10. During the closure, bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the west side of…

Mental Health and Wellness Summit Aims to Empower Teens and Caregivers on July 29

Posted on: June 27, 2023

The City of North Liberty will host Summer Summit, a free mental health and wellness gathering for teens and a workshop and support session for parents and caregivers of teens, at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St., on Saturday, July 29. Summer Summit is presented in partnership with Better Way Forward, the…

This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe.    55+ Connections Lunch  Friday, June 30  11:30 AM  North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4  It’s a rare fifth Friday this week, which means SugaPeach (they usually bring…

The City of North Liberty recently updated signs and pavement marking to a 1.5-mile section of Front Street, from Forevergreen Road to Zeller Street related to the school zone, in accordance with recommendations from the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County. While the report was delivered earlier this year, staff waiting until the summer school…

Penn Meadows Park North Parking Lot to Close After Independence Day

Posted on: June 23, 2023

Beginning July 5, Penn Meadows Park’s north parking lot off Penn Street will close for reconstruction and expansion. Substantial completion is expected in mid-November with seeding in spring 2024. The project will add a second entrance, increase parking for cars to 252 stalls, increase and realign trail connections for people on bikes and on foot, improve…

Illegally Used Fireworks Responsible for Fires in North Liberty

Posted on: June 21, 2023

Fireworks are a traditional part of America’s Independence Day celebration, yet every year people take needless risks — possibly injuring themselves or others and damaging homes or other property — when they celebrate. The North Liberty Fire and Police departments have responded to two grass fires and an injury due to fireworks in the past week.…

This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe.    55+ Connections Lunch  Friday, June 23  11:30 AM  North Liberty Rec Center – Classrooms 3 & 4  This week we’ll be having Yang Chow Wok for lunch and afterward Amanda…

Bone-in Pork Butt

Posted on: June 19, 2023

With North Liberty Blues & BBQ rapidly approaching it feels appropriate to bring this episode out of the archive. Also, because Mosley’s will be serving their delicious BBQ at the event again this year! Sean Keller is doing work at Mosley’s Barbecue and Provisions and this summer he’s bringing his not-really-Carolina-style barbecue home to North Liberty. We…

Fire Fighters Offer Water Safety Tips for Children

Posted on: June 16, 2023

According to the CDC, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children under the age of four. “Whether it’s in a tub or a pool, water of any depth can be dangerous for kids,” says Community Risk Reduction Captain Mike Johnston. North Liberty fire fighters advise that by taking proper precautions, accidental…

This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe.    TRAIL Johnson County Senior Fair  Thursday, June 15  11:30 AM – 1:30 PM  Kirkwood Regional Center, 2301 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville  According to TRAIL Executive Director Bob Untiedt, the fair is…