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Government

Tiffin issues boil advisory

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/21/2013 - 5:09pm

TIFFIN – The city of Tiffin in Johnson County issued a boil advisory Friday after shutting off water to the older part of town and Deer View Estates, a newer section on the west side,.
The city was installing a new pipe connection Friday afternoon when they needed to shut off the water to complete the work. About 500 to 600 residents and businesses are affected.
The city expects to complete repairs, restore water pressure and flush the lines Friday evening. However, the boil advisory will remain in effect until the city can collect and test water samples.


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.


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.


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.


NL will use firm to hire police chief

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 4:08pm
By
Lori Lindner

NORTH LIBERTY– The City of North Liberty will use a professional firm to hire its next chief of police.


CLOSED DOORS

Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 6:13pm
After hours of discussion and deliberation by school board, Kim Blankenheim retains her job
By
Eric Hawkinson

SOLON– Dozens of parents and students paced through Solon High School’s darkened cafeteria, eyes peeled through the library windows to watch a dear friend fight for her job. They anxiously waited for the closed session to open, and the theatrics to cease. Most everyone that night was there for one reason, Kim Blankenheim.