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News

School releases facilities report

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 6:26pm
Board members mull over future buildings

By Eric Hawkinson
Solon Economist

SOLON– You might want to think about replacing that middle school.
The Solon school board discussed its options for the district’s facility plan on Monday, Oct. 21. While the board did not finalize any course of action, members appeared in agreement about a consultant’s recommendations and the overall phasing of significant projects, including the addition of a large-enough auditorium at the high school.


POWs: Every day a blessing

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 6:30pm
Former POWs share true accounts with Solon students at luncheon

By Eric Hawkinson
Solon Economist

SOLON– The students at Solon High School witnessed history as former prisoners of war told them their harrowing accounts of survival during World War II. It was part of Solon High School’s annual POW/MIA ceremonial luncheon Sept. 20, which honored veterans and POWs Asher Schroeder, 88, and Leland Chandler, 90, as well as those not fortunate enough to have made it home safe.
“Every day is a blessing for me,” said Chandler as he addressed the students. “I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my wife, and the good Lord.”


A happy haunting on Walnut Street

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 6:54pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Halloween spirit is everywhere at 32 W. Walnut St. in North Liberty; in the bushes, on the lawn and dangling from the trees, in fact.
Jake McCusker really gets into the holiday. He grew up in Ottumwa, in an area of town that traditionally went all out with Halloween decorating.
“Everybody decorated for Halloween,” Jake said. “Subdivisions would even do themes. Everyone had their porch lights on for trick-or-treating. It was like Halloween Town.”


Will the City of Tiffin taketh away?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/29/2013 - 7:07pm

By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader

TIFFIN– Will it really take drastic measures like condemning church property to complete Ireland Avenue through Tiffin?
Perhaps, if the city council continues to engage in verbal sparring matches that bring more delays instead of decisions.
Then again, an answer might come as quickly as tonight.


Yellow doesn’t mean stop

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 7:17pm
DOT agrees to removal of flashing yellow at Highway 1 and Main Street

SOLON– A yellow traffic signal means to proceed with caution.
Not enough people traveling Highway 1 through Solon have been able to grasp the concept.
The Solon City Council last week agreed to proceed with a project funded by an Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) grant which will remove the flashing yellow lights which stretch across the Highway 1 intersection of with Main Street.


Justice center:

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 7:40pm
revive, revise or relinquish

Supervisors fail to find consensus in justice center redux

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader

IOWA CITY– A Johnson County Board of Supervisors work session on Monday, Oct. 14, was meant to determine the next steps toward finding a courthouse and jail proposal voters would approve.
Instead of consensus there was conflict, and after more than three hours of discussion, the five members decided to step back and try again at a later date.


Tiffin extends olive branch, request to CCA schools

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 7:44pm
Mayor asks CCA for favor

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader

OXFORD– Steve Berner didn’t quite get what he wanted for the city of Tiffin, but it was a step forward.
The Tiffin mayor addressed the board of directors for the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) school district during the board’s regular monthly meeting Wed., Oct. 16, in Oxford. The City of Tiffin is hoping the district will deed some land on the western edge of the CCA campus to the city for an intersection of U.S. Highway 6 and a road into the Deerview development.


A mission of love

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 7:23pm
One veteran’s quest to help his fellow veterans win the battle against PTSD

CEDAR RAPIDS– “People sleep peacefully in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”
It’s a quote of uncertain origin, but there is no uncertainty about whom it was said.


ICCSD board discusses redistricting, phasing plan

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 7:51pm
Area schools over-crowded, board asks for action

By Eric Hawkinson
North Liberty Leader
IOWA CITY– Members of the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) board of education agreed Tuesday night to make haste on plans and discussions for redistricting.
The district, one of the largest in the state, is experiencing growing pains in many of its aging schools and is in the process of creating a course of action for its $250 million facilities plan.
“Southeast [elementary] is bursting at the seams,” board member Jeff McGinnis said.


Volunteers needed to fill NL board vacancies

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 7:53pm

NORTH LIBERTY– North Liberty needs you. You can make a difference in many aspects of community development. You are invited to take this opportunity to volunteer your time to serve on the planning commission. Applications are available at the city administration building at 3 Quail Creek Cir. or on the city’s website, and must be turned in by Oct. 23. The city council will make appointments at their Nov. 12 meeting for a term that will begin immediately after appointment.


Mayor says no to Tiffin P&Z appointment

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 7:55pm

By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader
TIFFIN– In a rare display of executive authority, Tiffin Mayor Steve Berner has decided to veto a recent council decision. The action prompted criticism during public comment at last week’s council meeting.
The Tiffin City Council voted 3-1 on Sept. 25 to appoint resident Matthew Klein to the city’s planning and zoning (P&Z) commission, after discussion on two of the three applicants and some back-and-forth jockeying of motions to appoint them.


Johnson County Democrats Annual Fall BBQ Fundraiser is back and better than ever

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/11/2013 - 1:02pm

IOWA CITY– Join the Johnson County Democrats for their annual barbecue fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 13, from 3-7 p.m. at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, Building C, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd. SE, Iowa City.
Speakers will include Zach Wahls, as well as the following candidates: candidate for U.S. Senator, Congressman Bruce Braley; Congressman Dave Loebsack; candidates for governor, Jack Hatch, Bob Krause and Tyler Olson; and candidate for Secretary of State, Brad Anderson.