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June 18th, 2013

Highway 965 funding gets another lift

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:00pm
By
Lori Lindner

NORTH LIBERTY– The City of North Liberty keeps chipping away at street improvements projects, and little by little, funding assistance keeps the wheels of progress turning.
At its May 29 meeting, the Urbanized Area Policy Board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) voted to funnel another $1,948,000 to North Liberty for Highway 965. The portion of roadway approved for this round of funding, which stretches from Penn Street to Zeller Street, is considered the third of a planned seven-phase, comprehensive plan to widen and improve the thoroughfare.


Residents to pay more for water usage

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 3:59pm
Water, sewer consumption rates to rise July 1, bigger jump coming next year
By
By Lori Lindner

NORTH LIBERTY– The river is not the only thing on the rise.
North Liberty residents will likely see their water and sewer rates increase beginning July 1.
Last Tuesday, May 28, the North Liberty City Council approved the first reading of ordinance amendments to increase the rates people pay on their water and sewer usage.


Carry on: No change in NL gun rules

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 3:58pm
NL councilor lacks support for changing firearms rules

By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY– People who lawfully possess guns will still be able to carry them onto city property in North Liberty without violating any city laws.
A resolution to prohibit firearms on city-owned property came before the North Liberty City Council on May 28, brought by request from council member Coleen Chipman. After moderate discussion, Chipman’s motion to disallow weapons on city-owned property failed 2-3, with Chipman and council member Gerry Kuhl voting in favor.


June 5th

Coffee with a Cop to be June 10

Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 1:54pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Coffee with a Cop is an opportunity for the public to meet with officers in a comfortable environment and talk about any subject — from crime trends to neighborhood nuisance issues, public safety management and how to join the team. You bring the questions and talk with a North Liberty Police officer...because there’s nothing a good cup of coffee can’t solve.


May 29th

Ridgewood Cemetery– a flowering peony showcase and more

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:59pm
By
Tom Woodruff

NORTH LIBERTY– Johnson County provides one of those lesser-known but most wonderful places to visit– the North Liberty Ridgewood Cemetery. While many go there often to set on the old hillside benches and remember family and friends, many go there to experience one of the most extensive plantings of peonies you will ever see. It’s especially meaningful in May when that peony display is at its finest. They are absolutely beautiful with their many varieties of old pioneer multi-colored flowers– and oh my, that distinct and wonderful smell.


Women of Troy have change-up at the top for 2013

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:56pm
West High women charge into 2013 season with new coach

IOWA CITY — For five years, Jeff Kelley led the West High Women of Troy on the softball diamond. He resigned from that post at the end of April for personal reasons, with a 153-58 overall record and 100-30 in the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC). Kelley and company made the team’s first-ever State Tournament appearance last year, finishing fourth in Class 5A.


CCA boys advance to soccer final

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:56pm
3-0 win makes seven straight

TIFFIN– Benson’s Boys are on a hot streak at just the right time. The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) varsity boys soccer team put away Benton Community 3-0 Wednesday, May 22, at home in a Class 2A Substate Semifinal match on their home turf. The win earned the squad a spot in the substate final on Saturday, May 25, against the Saints of Cedar Rapids Xavier (after the deadline for this issue). The winner heads for the state tournament in Des Moines.
The Clippers’ record improved to 14-4 with the win, Xavier sits at 10-5 after a 4-0 win over the Mount Vernon Mustangs.


CCA falls, then comes back to pound the Sailors

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:54pm

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader
WATERLOO — The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers opened the 2013 varsity baseball season on the road Thursday, May 23 against the Waterloo Columbus Sailors. In the debut of new coach Brent Henry, the Clippers fell 3-2 in the first half of the doubleheader, but rallied back for a 15-7 win in the nightcap.


Trojans trade 10-point games with Davenport West

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:53pm

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader
IOWA CITY– Charlie Stumpff’s West High Trojans opened the 2013 varsity baseball season Monday, May 20, with an 11-1 road win over Benton Community. On Wednesday, May 22, West hosted the Falcons of Davenport West for a varsity double-header on a cool and wet evening.


Benefit to assist Hilmer family May 31

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/29/2013 - 8:50pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The First United Methodist Church and friends of the Todd and Lori Hilmer family will host a cancer benefit on Friday, May 31, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. Tickets for the spaghetti supper are $10 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased ahead of time at the Methodist Church or at the door. A silent auction will also be held that evening. Dine-in and to-go options are available.