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July 11th, 2011

Silver Swing Band in concert at F.W. Kent Park this Friday

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:00pm

OXFORD– The Johnson County Conservation Department is pleased to announce a free outdoor concert event. The Silver Swing Band will conclude the week with a concert at F.W. Kent Park near Oxford on Friday, July 15, at 7 p.m.
The group will perform classics that have filled the Youth Group campground for years. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy good music in the great outdoors.
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and come to the Kent Park Youth Camp for the outdoor concert. Food and beverages are welcome, but alcohol is not allowed in the Youth Group Camp.


Midnight Sports for teens at NL Recreation Center

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Hey teens, are you looking for something to do at night during the summer? Come to North Liberty Recreation Center and play some late night games. Students may come to play basketball, volleyball, kickball, or wiffleball, and supervisors welcome other game suggestions.
Students must present their IDs upon the first date attending. Check-in will be at the front desk and individuals will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the building. Those without ID or outside of permitted grade (regardless of relation) will not be allowed entrance.


Free southern gospel concert

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY-A free Southern Gospel Concert featuring Master’s Voice will be held at the North Liberty Baptist Church, Saturday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken following the concert.


NL Pantry Thanksgiving in July food drive

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Community Pantry will be conducting a Thanksgiving in July community-wide food drive.
All the food collected in North Liberty goes to the North Liberty Community Pantry. Drop off food or financial donations at these participating financial institution during the entire month of July. The financial institution that collects the most pounds wins the Traveling Turkey Trophy to display throughout 2011.
Drop-off locations:
• Collins Community Credit Union
• Hills Bank
• Liberty Bank
• MidWestOne Bank
• University Of Iowa Community Credit Union
• US Bank


Local author Don Lund featured

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:00pm

IOWA CITY– Local author Don Lund of North Liberty will be promoting his book “No Hands, No Feet No Problem?” as part of the Jones Harvest Publishing Book Tour at the Iowa City Book Festival Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at Gibson Square next to the University of Iowa Library in Iowa City. The Book Festival, which runs July 15-17, is presented by the University of Iowa.


West’s Women of Troy sweep Waterloo East

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:00pm

IOWA CITY — Green and yellow streamers and chalked tributes marked the sidewalk down to the diamond. “Alise #15” was chalked on the roof of the visitors’ dugout. At first glance, one would think it was shortstop Alise Miller’s birthday.
Actually it was Senior Night, and Miller is the only senior on West’s young varsity softball team.
The Women of Troy disposed of the Waterloo East Trojans 11-7 and 5-1.
In game one, the East Trojans scored one run in the top of the fourth inning, four in the fifth and two in the seventh.


Trojans reign supreme over City High baseball

Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/11/2011 - 10:00pm

IOWA CITY — When West High meets City High in football it’s “The Battle for the Boot.” In volleyball, “The Spike” is on the line. When these two schools meet on the baseball diamond only pride and bragging rights are at stake, but that’s okay with the guys in green.
For the second year in a row, the Trojans reigned supreme over their cross town rivals in a two-day doubleheader.


July 10th

Stensland helps to create the perfect day

Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 10:00pm

By Alecia Brooks
North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY– Becky Stensland stands behind a black and grey tinged granite countertop as she speaks with a man who’s going door to door to promote his addition to the growing list of North Liberty businesses.
“Does it worry you to start a business in this economy?” he asks Stensland.


July 5th

Mother-Daughter Tea July 20

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 10:00pm

The Old Capitol Doll Club of Iowa is hosting a mother-daughter tea at the library on Wednesday, July 20, at 1:30 p.m. They will present a program called “Grandma’s Trunk” that shows materials used in making different dolls. There will be treats and beverages along with door prizes and goodie bags. This program will be limited to girls (and boys) in grades first through fourth and registration is required. Children who are attending need to be accompanied by an adult.


Register for Fifth Annual Solon Beef Days Kickball Tournament

Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 10:00pm

SOLON– The Fifth Annual Solon Beef Days Kickball Tournament will be held Friday, July 15, and Saturday, July 16. Entry Fee $100 per team. Contact Todd Linderbaum at 319-325-1408 for team registration or information.