North Liberty Leader

NORTH LIBERTY– Mayor Terry Donahue said he was amazed at the number of parking spaces included in the GEICO site plan, approved at a North Liberty City Council meeting July 11.
The building, to be located east of Interstate 380 off Landon Road, has a parking requirement of 252 spaces, but the developer included 466 to accommodate expected shift work.
“They (GEICO) have a lot of employees,” explained Ben Mitchell of MMS Consultants. “They would take more if they could get it.”

NORTH LIBERTY– Want to help your community and have fun in the sun? Join the Empowered Professionals of the Iowa City area (EPIC) and others for the first Garden Grow & Pub Club on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 4:30-7 p.m.
First, help care for the North Liberty Community Pantry’s Growing Together Garden– an outdoor learning space designed to teach basic gardening skills and encourage healthy eating. All gardening tools are provided, and no experience is necessary. Learning while you work is part of the goal. All volunteers can take home and enjoy a share of that day’s harvest.

CEDAR RAPIDS– Everyone likes a trip to the ballpark for sights, sounds, food and fun, so join us for a night with the Kernels, family, friends and neighbors on Friday, Aug. 18, at 6:35 p.m. Ticket prices are about $7, with kids 3 years and under free. Tickets may be free if enough sponsors support this event. Individuals must provide own transportation to Cedar Rapids.

DES MOINES– Iowa City West High’s varsity baseball team has gone to the state baseball tournament four years in a row, and for the fourth time has returned home without a Class 4A state championship trophy.
The West High Trojans fell, 8-3, Friday, July 28, to the Maroons of West Des Moines Dowling Catholic in a semifinal round game at Principal Park in Des Moines.

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Police Department is building a neighborhood watch for the 21st Century and is asking for community help. The program is built on voluntary inclusion of a list of residents with exterior security cameras that can record video.
Participation is strictly voluntary and would only be used for crime prevention. Residents who would like to participate can complete a short form and send it to the NLPD’s records division at records@northlibertyiowa.org.