Archive - 2013

Date

March 26th

North Liberty, Coralville to hold joint meeting

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 12:10pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The cities of North Liberty and Coralville will hold a joint meeting on April 2, at 6:30 p.m. at Van Allen Elementary School, 170 Abigail Ave., North Liberty. The two city city councils will meet jointly to discuss and take possible action on future plans for Forevergreen Road. The public is welcome to attend.


March 19th

NLPD’s Venenga born to serve, strong role model

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:56pm
NLPD interim police chief is also city’s 2012 employee of the year
By
Chris Umscheid

NORTH LIBERTY– In December, the City of North Liberty named police lieutenant Diane Venenga as its 2012 employee of the year. Venenga was cited as, “a solid role model for every officer,” in the city’s press release. Mayor Tom Salm and city administrator Ryan Heiar made the selection, which was open to all city employees.
Since then, Lt. Venenga has been named interim police chief in the wake of chief Jim Warkentin’s resignation earlier this year.


Shueyville UMC men’s pancake supper to be held April 12

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:53pm

SHUEYVILLE– The Shueyville United Methodist Church men’s pancake supper will be held Friday, April 12, from 5 until 7 p.m. Come enjoy good food and fellowship with friends.
All-you-can eat supper includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns and beverage. This supper is used to support mission activities both at home and around the world.
Cost is adults $6, ages three to 12 $3, under three eat free.


District deals with legislative uncertainty

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:49pm
CCA approves 2013-2014 budget
By
Chris Umscheid

AMANA– Every spring, school districts across Iowa draw up a budget for the next school year and certify it. It’s the art of speculation coupled with the science of fiscal reality.


A cluster of controversy

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:46pm
Supervisors give initial approval to Dooley subdivision
By
Chris Umscheid

West side park to see first phase of improvements

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:43pm
Public invited to give input at March 27 open house
By
Lori Lindner

NORTH LIBERTY– Plans for a new public park in North Liberty are now in full swing.
At its March 12 meeting, the North Liberty City Council approved plans, specifications, form of contract and cost estimates for improvements to a 40-acre green space acquired by the city in 2009. The space near the intersection of Jones Boulevard and St. Andrews Drive was used as farm ground until last year, and is now ready for its first phase of development.


Flapjack happy

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:42pm

Ten-month-old Ben Stoner of Oxford munches on breakfast while attending the 40th annual Optimist pancake fundraiser with his grandfather, Dick Stoner, Jr. For more photos of the event, see page 20. (photo by Doug Lindner)


‘Coaches for Kids’ honors Kevin Miller

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:36pm

IOWA CITY– The 7th annual Coaches for Kids benefit for Children of Promise, Youth Mentoring Programs will spotlight three area high school coaches who go above-and-beyond to act as mentors for their youth. Basketball coach, Robert Fontana of Kennedy High School; golf coach, Mark Wilden of Kennedy High School; and football coach, Kevin Miller of Solon High School will each be recognized by University of Iowa head football coach, Kirk Ferentz, during the Coaches for Kids benefit at the Sheraton in downtown Iowa City on April 2.


Solon Public Library

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:32pm

March Storytime

Storytime is a program every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 through 5, featuring stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft. Younger siblings are also welcome to attend. Until a new youth services librarian has been hired, we will have a special guest Storytime leader, Debb Green.

Learning Express Library now available online

Improving the job search process, preparing for career certification, raising college entrance test scores, and improving 21st century basic skills are all possible on the library’s website.


PTO’s second annual Spartan Dash Saturday, April 27

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/19/2013 - 7:29pm

SOLON– The Lakeview PTO will be hosting its second annual Spartan Dash on Saturday, April 27, rain or shine. The Spartan Dash is a fun and crazy fitness event that will serve as Lakeview PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year. Interested individuals should sign up to participate in the event with a family team. Family teams will walk, skip, or run through obstacles set up along the one-mile trail in the Solon Recreation and Nature Area. Obstacles will be suitable for both children and adults and are guaranteed to have you laughing.