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Local Law Enforcement Introduces Mental Health Liaison

Posted on: November 7, 2022

Kieonna Pope was introduced by North Liberty Police Chief Diane Venenga, Coralville Police Chief Shane Kron, Johnson County Sherriff Brad Kunkel and CommUnity Crisis Service Executive Director Sarah Nelson as the mental health liaison serving their jurisdictions. Pope, an employee of CommUnity Crisis Services, will partner with the North Liberty Police Department, Coralville Police Department…

Learn More About Local Law Enforcement in the 2023 Community Police Academy

Posted on: November 4, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBbyABP2Qcw The Johnson County Community Police Academy works to promote a stronger relationship between law enforcement and the community it serves through education and hands-on learning. Law enforcement officers and guest instructors meet with participants once a week for 10 weeks for classroom and hands-on instruction. Each student will have the opportunity to ride along…

Traffic Contacts 188 Parking Contacts 21 Vehicle Inspections 23 Vehicle Unlocks 19 Crash Investigations 27 Public Assists 358 Assist other Agency 144 Crimes Against Persons Report 6 Crimes Against Property Report 13 Other Reports 27 Arrests 21 Warrants 4 Alcohol/Narcotics Charges 10 Crimes Against Persons Charges 5 Crimes Against Property Charges 5 Other Charges 13…

Make it Mondays: Carve a Jack-O-Lantern

Posted on: October 24, 2022

The North Liberty Recreation Department’s Make It Monday craft for the week of Oct. 24, 2022, is a jack-o-lantern. Included in this week’s kit are is a pumpkin for you to carve! Each week, Make It Monday offers a free to-go activity for kids. To participate in the program, simply stop by the North Liberty…

Do Something Big

Posted on: October 24, 2022

With a continuously growing list of things to do, insider benefits from partnering organizations, and an extensive support network, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Johnson County does all the hard work for you. Executive Director, Daleta Thurness, and Director of Volunteer Growth and Success, Tyson Wirth, talk about being present and how the positive…

The intersection of W Penn Street and N Jones Boulevard will be operate as a four-way stop on Thursday, Oct. 27, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is necessary while the traffic signals are turned off as crews install new signal hardware. Drivers are asked to take alternative routes to avoid delays. Subscribe to…

Local Libraries LIT Welcomes Author Ann Patchett to Support Local Libraries

Posted on: October 17, 2022

Local Libraries LIT is set to welcome author Ann Patchett at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. This is the sixth online event in the series offered by the public libraries of  Johnson County, as well as the University of Iowa and Kirkwood libraries, with support from The Tuesday Agency. Patchett is a graduate…

North Liberty to Break Ground on New City Hall

Posted on: October 14, 2022

The City of North Liberty will host a public, ceremonial groundbreaking for its future City Hall at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at 360 N. Main Street. The new building is intended to be the final of a series of locations over the years. North Liberty’s City Hall has been in what is…

Community Drive will be closed starting Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 between Penn Street and Ranshaw Way. The closure is necessary to allow the contractor at 755 Community Drive to connect the new construction to municipal sewer. The closure is expected to last through Friday, Oct. 21. Drivers are asked to use caution around the work…

Next Phase of Dubuque Street Construction Starts Oct. 14

Posted on: October 13, 2022

Midday Friday, Oct. 14, general contractor All American Concrete will move its work at Front, Dubuque and Cherry streets to the next, and final, phase. During this phase, Cherry Street will be closed between Dubuque and Front streets, and Dubuque Street will be closed south of the new roadway into Penn Meadows. Work is expected…