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Skate with Friends at a Teens-only Night at the Ice Rink on Feb. 3
A night of ice skating, snacks and music just for middle and high school students, no parents allowed. The five Ws Who: Anyone in 6th to 12th grade What: Friends, skates, snacks and music Where: Scheels Ice Rink on the tennis courts in Penn Meadows Park, 170 N Dubuque St. When: 6 to 8 p.m.…
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Seeing is Believing
It takes a village to raise a child, and nowhere is this more visible than in the efforts of the Lions Clubs of Iowa. Passionate about protecting children’s vision, volunteers paired with the University of Iowa through Iowa KidSight offer free screenings across the state. KidSight Program Manager, Lori Short, was so moved by what…
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Get Ready for Lifeguarding, Summer or Year-round
We’re always looking for lifeguards, including for summer pool season. Our aquatics team offers a few classes to help certify lifeguards so folks are ready. Lifeguard Class: Swim Clinic If you’re interested in becoming a lifeguard but unsure of completing the pre-requisite swim requirements, this set of four swim clinics will help you gain the…
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Keep Moving this Winter with the Jan. 28 5K-ish Glow Run
The 5K-ish Glow Run presented by Tryon Investments kicks off North Liberty’s Beat the Bitter festivities on Saturday, Jan. 28. The fun run will unveil the North Liberty Lights 2023 exhibition — a free illuminated winter display around Liberty Centre Pond’s walking trail for the month of February. Participants who sign up to run, jog…
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North Liberty Police Department Announces Two Promotions
Two members of North Liberty’s Police Department, Rueben Ross and Casey Wood, recently participated in a pinning ceremony to honor their recent promotions. Lieutenant Rueben Ross will serve as the department’s first Administrative Lieutenant, responsible for the department’s four investigators as well as overseeing department training requirements, new hire backgrounds and onboarding, community outreach efforts…
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An October Holiday in December, Thanks to Generous North Liberty Neighbors
Story and photos by Dick Hakes, North Libertarian Some residents of the Fox Run neighborhood may have blinked twice on a Sunday last month when, one afternoon, a line of kids dressed in Halloween costumes paraded from house to house with bulging bags of candy. Here you had a werewolf, dragon, cowgirl, witches, the Grinch…
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Traffic Contacts 121 Parking Contacts 140 Vehicle Inspections 24 Vehicle Unlocks 17 Crash Investigations 35 Public Assists 396 Assist other Agency 158 Crimes Against Persons Report 6 Crimes Against Property Report 14 Other Reports 22 Arrests 16 Warrants 2 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges 8 Crimes Against Persons Charges 5 Crimes Against Property Charges 1 Other Charges 5…
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Yearlong Fun, for Free, with the City Slate
There’s always something fun — and free — to do in North Liberty. In 2023, the new tradition of the City Slate returns, and it’s going to be stuffed full of free fun events for everyone and you can get the information all in one place. Some new favorites will return this year, but there…
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Community Center Hosts Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County 30 Brothers in 30 Days Campaign
The North Liberty Community Center will host Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County on Jan. 7, 2023, from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. as part of the non-profit organization’s work to engage potential local mentors for local boys — or “Littles” — on their waitlist, some of whom have been waiting 12 months for a…
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Curbside Tree Collection Scheduled for Two Weeks in January 2023
Johnson County Refuse will collect discarded Christmas trees from North Liberty residents on their normal collection day on Tuesdays, Jan. 3 and 10, and Wednesdays, Jan. 4 and 11, 2023. To take advantage of this free service, residents should place their trees, with all decorations removed, at the curb by 7 a.m. on their collection day.…
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