Community

SOLON– The Classroom Cash program from Hills Bank recently donated $1,712.92 to the Solon Community School District. These funds will be used to support programs and services which enhance student educational experiences.

By Alex Kline
North Liberty Leader

NORTH LIBERTY– When you talk to principal Kristy Heffner about the upcoming Penn Elementary expansion, you can almost hear a sigh of relief.
“This is an awesome plan,” Heffner expressed about the recently approved design plans for the school’s 23,000 square foot addition. “We’re really excited about it.”
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Education approved the plan at their Dec. 17 meeting. The over $9.3 million project is slated to begin construction in the spring of 2014 according to the district’s 10- year facilities master plan.

By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader

NORTH LIBERTY– It’s too early to tell whether or not residents of North Liberty will see rate hikes on their water and sewer bills.
What is known is that the expenses for both municipal utilities are going to climb, and taxpayers will eventually be funding those increases in one way or another.
Even though the city adds accounts and sells more gallons of water each year– thus generating more revenues– a larger population also creates more demands on the city’s water and sewer systems.

NORTH LIBERTY– North Liberty Fire Fighters are urging residents to clear snow around fire hydrants located in their neighborhoods. With more winter weather in the forecast, it is important fire hydrants remain clear of ice and snow to allow fire fighters easy access. Fire doubles in size every 17 seconds.
Having unimpeded access to the hydrants can make a significant difference while on a fire scene. Please help fire fighters by removing snow from an area of at least three feet around the fire hydrant.

TIFFIN– The Tiffin Fire Association will hold its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 20, at the Tiffin Fire Station commencing at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will include appointment of directors. Immediately following will be the regular meeting including election of officers.
Please contact Bill Rippert by phone at 319-331-6201 or email at weruppert@aol.com with questions.