North Liberty Leader

North Liberty Leader
Voters to decide on jail, courthouse revision
04/30/2013 - 9:03pm
Lori Lindner
JOHNSON COUNTY–Certain Johnson County officials hope $3.3 million in reductions to the design for a proposed justice center will be enough to swing public sentiment in their favor. In the November 2012 general election, a $46.8 million bond issue for the project was defeated, receiving only 56 percent voter approval when 60 percent was required. Proponents went back to the drawing board almost immediately to revise the plan for a combined jail and improved Johnson...
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CCA needs more time, more information
04/30/2013 - 9:04pm
OXFORD– Recommendations from the district’s facility committee were presented to the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) School Board of Directors Wednesday, April 17, during a work session preceding the regular monthly meeting at Clear Creek Elementary. Many of the board members had been in attendance at the Wednesday, April 10, facility committee meeting...
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NL scratching out a chicken ordinance
04/30/2013 - 9:03pm
By Lori Lindner North Liberty Leader NORTH LIBERTY– As North Liberty continues to grow into a larger city, there are at least a few people who hope it will maintain at least one tie to its country roots. A handful of residents have come forward to request and support a city ordinance to allow raising chickens within city limits. The North Liberty...
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CCA Jazz wins at Charles City, qualifies for state championships
04/23/2013 - 7:10pm
CHARLES CITY– The Clear Creek Amana Jazz Ensemble headed north to Charles City on Saturday, March 9, for the 32nd Annual Charles City Jazz Festival. The jazz ensemble, under the direction of John C. Smith, competed in the 3A division along with five other Jazz bands from throughout the state of Iowa. The festival was held in the Charles City...
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Join NL’s trip to Cubs, Cardinals game May 8
04/23/2013 - 7:09pm
NORTH LIBERTY– Join North Liberty Recreation Department staff to see the local baseball favorite, Chicago Cubs, versus the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Stadium on Wednesday, May 8.. Register early, spots fill up fast. Don’t worry about the hassle of getting tickets, driving, tolls or parking because the recreation staff have it covered. Seats...
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West boys, girls dominate at City’s Forwald/Coleman Relays
04/23/2013 - 7:08pm
IOWA CITY– The West High track and field teams traveled across town to City High Thursday, April 18, for the Little Hawks’ Forwald/Coleman Relays and performed in dominating fashion. The Women of Troy won their meet with 132 team points, knocking the host Hawks to second with 120. The Trojans won the men’s meet with 168 points, also putting their...