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Just Place One Foot in Front of the Other
Mental health issues are the often overlooked and frequently misunderstood challenges that can affect any one of us. Whether because of genetics or due to trauma, lasting for a short or long term, mental illness does not discriminate. Karen Smith, who is a Mom on a Mission for Mental Health, knows this firsthand and is…
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North Liberty Lights Display Illuminates Liberty Centre Pond
Winter days can be dark, but North Liberty is a bit brighter thanks to North Liberty Lights presented by Tryon Investments. Located around Liberty Centre Pond, the illuminated winter display is lit nightly the entire month of February. The exhibit invites spectators to walk under tunnels and take pictures with colorful winter scenes of snowflakes,…
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Scheels Ice Rink at Penn Meadows Park is Now Open
The cold has moved in so make the best of it by embracing winter and the unique recreation opportunities the temperatures offer. Scheels Ice Rink – the City of North Liberty’s outdoor ice rink – is free and open for the season. The 100- by 80-foot rink is installed on top of the tennis courts…
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Snowmobiler Rescued from Coralville Reservoir
The North Liberty Fire Department and Johnson County Ambulance Service were dispatched at 5:07 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, for a report of a snowmobile and its rider that had fallen through the ice on the Coralville Reservoir. When emergency responders arrived on scene, they found a person in the water holding onto the ice…
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North Liberty Builds its Budget on a Solid Financial Foundation
At the start of each year, North Liberty, like other cities across Iowa, prepares a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. While that budget focuses on the community’s needs between July 1 and June 30, it’s built on a solid foundation of strong financial stewardship in the past and planning for the future. Much like…
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Squash Bend Resolution Continues in February with Cardio Challenges
At the start of each year, the Recreation Department offers monthly fitness challenges: Squash Bend Resolution, named for the area before it become North Liberty. The challenge continues in February with heart-healthy exercises for the month of Valentine’s Day. To enter, patrons should complete 35 minutes of cardio a day for five out of the…
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Planning for Tomorrow Today: Draft Comprehensive Plan Released
Following a year of gathering public input, the City of North Liberty has released the proposed Connected to Tomorrow comprehensive plan, a vision for the next 20 years, on the project’s website. The plan, a complete rewrite of the document our community uses to guide decisions about land use, transportation, public spaces and investment and…
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See Ice Carved into Iconic Animated Characters on Sunday, Jan. 29
Beat the Bitter’s Ice Sculpture Walk returns to Penn Meadows Park (355 E Penn St) on Sunday, Jan. 29. The carvings are just one of the many displays attendees can admire at Fire & Ice presented by GreenState Credit Union from 4 to 8 p.m. This year, adults and children alike will enjoy ten ice…
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Police Warn of Uptick in Online Extortion Targeting Younger Males
Recently, the North Liberty Police Department has taken several online extortion reports, and wants to remind residents to on how to avoid scams. In each of the recent cases, the victims have been males between the ages of 15 and 20. Initially, the victims are contacted on Instagram or Snapchat by a person claiming to…
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Help Prevent Melting Snow from Flooding Streets (Plus Winter Reminders)
The good news is that it’s (finally) expected to be above freezing next week. The bad news it that a lot of that melting snow and ice doesn’t have a place to go. The weather changes can lead to streets flooding if storm drains aren’t cleared as snow melts (and rain comes), and while city…
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