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Community

Council members abort pilot transit program

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 6:58pm
Intracity service to run through August

NORTH LIBERTY– A poorly patronized North Liberty bus route will make its last stop next month– less than a year after it was launched.
At its July 11 meeting, the North Liberty City Council unanimously voted to end the pilot transit program effective Sept. 1. The decision essentially nullifies a contract with Johnson County, which enabled the city to use a SEATS (Special Needs and Elderly Assisted Transportation System) bus and driver since last fall.
“I think conceptually this is a great service,” said council member Annie Pollock. “I think we’ve given great effort toward it.”


Over 15k attend Blues & BBQ

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 6:59pm
A new look

NORTH LIBERTY– It was a year of firsts for the highly anticipated North Liberty Blues & BBQ, an annual food and music festival occurring the first Saturday in July.
In its 11th year, the event is still being perfected by its organizing committee to make the day accessible and enjoyable for all.


Community Day at the farmers market July 30

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Locals are bringing the businesses of Penn Landing together to celebrate summer Sunday, July 30, at the North Liberty Farmers Market, starting at 10 a.m.
There will be bounce houses, open houses for the Penn Landing businesses, fun activities for the whole family and fresh produce and treats right from the market. There will also be live music by Vandello, face painting, and a cornhole tournament. The first 20 teams to sign up are guaranteed a spot, with prizes going to the top two teams.


Juniper Street parking prohibited

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:01pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty City Council has approved a prohibition against parking on the north side of Juniper Street from the intersection with Dubuque Street for 228 feet to the west. This is to allow safer traffic flow.

City seeks residents for Transit Committee

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:01pm

NORTH LIBERTY– As the City of North Liberty continues to assess options for public transit for residents, it seeks applicants to join its Transit Committee.
This committee’s mission is to help shape the transit plan for the City of North Liberty. Unlike other groups, this is a committee, not a board or commission, and includes residents, council members and staff liaisons.
To apply, submit the form– found at northlibertyiowa.org– by 5 p.m. on July 20. Applications will be considered at the city council’s meeting on July 25.

High-speed chase ends in arrest of Cedar Rapids man

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:02pm

NORTH LIBERTY– A Cedar Rapids man was found with drugs and a loaded handgun after being stopped Monday by an Iowa State Patrol trooper on Interstate 380 following a high-speed chase.
According to complaints filed by the Iowa State Patrol, a trooper spotted a black motorcycle merging onto I-380 north from Interstate 80 west at around 6:44 p.m. July 17. The trooper clocked the driver at 90 mph as it passed his patrol vehicle. Before catching up to the motorcycle near North Liberty, the trooper clocked it at 114 mph and again at 151 mph.


Big move for the littles

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:04pm
La Montessori Nutury to open new location, add preschool in August

By Shianne Fisher
North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY– For a childcare center founded on the idea of order and simplicity, La Montessori Nurtury was getting a bit too crowded. So, owner and director Lillian Myers jumped at the opportunity to expand.
“We’ve just always been full,” she explained. “It seemed like the natural next step to take.”


Kent Park Lake improvement meeting July 25

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:06pm

OXFORD– The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) will host a public meeting Tuesday, July 25, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Conservation Education Center at F.W. Kent Park, to discuss plans for improving water quality and recreational opportunities at Kent Park Lake, in Johnson County.
An update on the progress of phase one will be presented at the meeting, along with preliminary plans for phase two of the lake restoration project. Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, officials from Stanley Consultants and JCCB staff will be available to answer questions.


Electric transmission line to be installed along Penn Street

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:11pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Notices from the Central Iowa Power Cooperative will be arriving soon for property owners located near the West Penn Street right-of-way and utility easement area and east toward North Liberty Road regarding a future utility line that will be installed by Primoris Aevenia, a subcontractor of CIPCO, beginning in July.
This is not a City of North Liberty project, and questions about the project can be directed to Joe Feld, at 319-734-4333, or Chad Hildreth, at 319-734-4347.

TifFUN Creek Fest returns to Tiffin

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:12pm

TIFFIN– Tiffin Fest was rebranded to TifFUN Creek Fest and takes place Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, at City Park.
The fun kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 28, at Bella Sala, with a balloon artist and bouncy houses for the kids and a bags tournament for the adults. Teams of two can register for $20. The Cedar Rapids-based country band Lonesome Road performs a free concert at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Food and drinks will be available from local vendors.


Fifth-annual Swisher Fun Days

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:12pm

SWISHER– The annual Swisher Fun Days will be Friday, July 28, and Saturday, July 29, in Swisher.
Events include a kiddy tractor pull, bingo, human foosball tournament, photo contest, bags tournament, horseshoes, 5K run, parade and fireworks. The kids zone, including inflatables, will be open Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Liberty High registration Aug. 14-15

Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 7:24pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Registration is nearly underway for Liberty High School’s first set of students.
Sophomores and seniors will register Monday, Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Freshmen and juniors will register Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
English Language Learners (ELL) and math testing will be Friday, Aug. 11, from 1-3 p.m.
Students and parents are instructed to use the district’s online registration to pay school fees before coming to Liberty High School to complete the registration process.