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Re-churching

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:22pm
Infuse brings fellowship and worship services to Solon

SOLON– Around 9 a.m. on the last Sunday in February, there is a flurry of activity along the corridor leading from the back entrance to the Solon Middle School.


JCI Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt April 1

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:23pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Join JCI Johnson County for its community Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt in Penn Meadows Park on Saturday, April 1, from 6-8 p.m.
The Easter Bunny will be in the park for pictures starting at 6 p.m. and the Easter egg hunt will start at 7 p.m. The eggs will be filled with non-food prizes making this event safe for kids with food allergies.


Family Day at Iowa Raptor Project April 1

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:24pm

SOLON– The Iowa Raptor Project (IRP) is hosting its monthly Family Day Saturday, April 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The featured bird will be the broad-winged hawk.
The theme will be exploring air currents and how birds migrate. Stop by for arts and crafts, snacks, and to visit the IRP’s 17 unreleaseable bird of prey on display. The IRP does not have a broad-winged hawk but that doesn’t mean visitors can’t learn about them!
As always, Family Day is free and open to the public and is a come-and-go event.


North Liberty man accused of assaulting woman, stealing phone

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:25pm

NORTH LIBERTY– A violent robbery in the heart of North Liberty on Sunday ended with one suspect in custody.
According to a complaint, North Liberty policed responded to a call around 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, near the intersection of Sugar Creek Lane and Prairie Ridge Road. They spoke with a female victim who claimed she had her phone stolen by a black male wearing a black jacket and two different colored shoes. She also complained of blurred vision, a headache and had a large contusion near her eye, the report stated.


Beer Burger has cracked the state’s top-10 Burgers

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:27pm
Top 10 Best Burgers in Iowa Announced

AMES– North Liberty’s Beer Burger has cracked the state’s top-10 burger list in its first year of operation.
Iowans submitted more than 9,200 nominations for best burger between Feb. 13 and March 13 and the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association counted the nominations that were received via the website, texting and paper ballots.
The number of votes each restaurant received determined the 2017 Top Ten restaurants and their burgers. Those restaurants making the Top Ten list (in alphabetical order) include:
- Ankeny Diner, Ankeny
- Elm’s Club, Creston


Sign up for Avenue of the Flags 2017

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:27pm
Deadline May 15 to fly colors during five national holidays

NORTH LIBERTY– Since 2011, the Optimist Club of North Liberty has been helping North Liberty residents display their patriotism.
The organization’s Avenue of Flags program is now in its seventh year, and the Optimists encourage everyone to sign up to celebrate their American spirit.


First United Methodist Church of North Liberty groundbreaking ceremony April 9

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:29pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The First United Methodist Church of North Liberty will host groundbreaking activities on Palm Sunday, April 9. The activities will begin with the 9:45 a.m. worship celebration followed at 11 a.m. by the outside groundbreaking ceremony. Members of the community are welcome to join the festivities.


Muddy Creek clean-up Saturday, April 8

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:29pm

NORTH LIBERTY– In observance of Keep America Beautiful Day, Boy Scout Troop 216 and Cub Scout Packs 216 and 275, the North Liberty Tree & Storm Water Advisory Board and the North Liberty Parks Department will lead a cleanup day Saturday, April 8, to remove debris along Big Muddy Creek and the North Liberty Recreation Trail.

Easter Egg Hunt April 8 at NLRC

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:30pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Optimist Club and the North Liberty Recreation Center (NLRC) co-sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt, which will take place this year Saturda, April 8, at 10:30 a.m. sharp at the NLRC. Candy is spread on the ground. If inclement weather, the event is moved inside. Don’t be late, the candy vanishes in minutes! This free event is for ages 10 and under.

A ship without captains

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:33pm
Football co-coaches resign amid turmoil

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By Chris Umscheid
TIFFIN– Clear Creek Amana (CCA) varsity football co-head coaches Ronnie and Matt Hughes resigned Tuesday, March 21. Matt Hughes posted his letter of resignation on the program’s Facebook page saying, “Today was one of the toughest decisions I have had to make because this community and its kids mean so much to me. There are many reasons behind my decision that most of you will not ever know- but please know and understand that I’m doing what I feel is in the best interest of the kids of CCA and my family.”


CCA Community Clean-up Day to be held Friday, April 28

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:34pm

TIFFIN– The annual Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Community Clean-up Day will be held on Friday, April 28. Clear Creek Amana High School students from the Student Assistance Team/Interact Club and National Honor Society will volunteer their day to help older community members with yard work, windows, small household chores and general spring cleaning.


Preview: State experience should translate to 2017 Women of Troy success

Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:37pm

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IOWA CITY– 2016 was another banner year for the Iowa City West High girls track and field program– a Mississippi Valley Conference Divisional Championship, nine events qualifying for the Drake Relays and 11 sent to the State Coed Meet. With the 2017 season underway, the Women of Troy return 10 state placewinners: Bailey Nock, Valerie Welch, Peyton Steva, Kia Noibi, Micaela Gravelin, Olivia Moore, Jessie Skopec, Gabby Skopec, Leah Dusterhoft and Chandler Haight.