Archive - Aug 22, 2011

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NL man charged with eight counts in domestic assault

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– A North Liberty man was arrested and charged with eight separate complaints stemming from a domestic assault incident.


Bids for 120th St. project likely to be let in September

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

SHUEYVILLE– The long-discussed 120th Street reconstruction project continues to move forward, but don’t look for any major work in the a future.
Johnson County Secondary Roads Department Director Greg Parker said the county has completed its review of the preliminary plans being prepared for construction. He anticipated receiving the final construction plans by the middle of the month for final review.
“Unless any major hitches take place, we are currently planning for a September letting timeframe” Parker said.


CCA visits the future in one hour

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

OXFORD — Five candidates will battle at the ballot box Sept. 13 for four open seats on the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Board of Directors.
Rick Hergert runs unopposed for Betsy Momany’s District 1 seat, while Steve Swenka is running for Tim Hennes’ District 3 seat. Bob Broghammer, Terry Davis and Lisa Jiras are vying for two at-large openings being vacated by Kevin Kinney and Kathi Huebner.
During the board work session on Aug. 17, the candidates participated in a public forum, introducing themselves and taking questions from current members.


A little BBQ wrap

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

By Lori Lindner
North Liberty Leader
NORTH LIBERTY– The weather was again a little questionable, the crowd a little thinner, and the music a little abbreviated, but the fifth annual Liberty Centre Blues & BBQ was still a hit with blues fans, barbecue fanatics and busy families.
Attendance at the July 23 Redux event (rescheduled after storms blew the originally-planned party and its early morning setup to smithereens on May 29) was slow at first, due to– believe it or not– heavy rain that began around 7 a.m. and fell steadily until after 12 p.m.


Spartans ready to kick off?

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

All varsity games begin around 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Playoffs begin Oct. 31


TOPS holds meeting in Ely

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

ELY– TOPS #Ia 1012, Ely, held its regular weekly weigh-in and meeting on Thursday evening, Aug. 11, at St. John Lutheran Church in Ely. It was another No Gain Night with the six members losing 8 pounds. They were happy to welcome a new member, Carol Andrle.


Old Gold Menu

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm


Wed, Aug 24:
LS beef & noodles, Oriental vegetables, three bean salad, orange apricot gelatin.

Thu, Aug 25:
LS roast pork, oven browned potatoes, broccoli w/cheese sauce, fruited yogurt. BINGO.

Fri, Aug 26:
Salmon loaf w/creamed peas, baked potato half w/sour cream, strawberry & banana. Cards.

Mon, Aug 29:
Cream of tomato soup, half roast beef sandwich, tomato spoon salad, fresh melon, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Tue, Aug 30:


Nutrition program

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

Solon Schools participate in the federally subsidized National School Meals Program that allows children from families meeting certain income guidelines to receive free or reduced price meals. Application forms are updated annually. You must fill out the Iowa Eligibility Application and have it approved, not just the school fee waiver application, to receive free or reduced meals. The Iowa Eligibility Application form is available in the school offices.

Parent notification system


School sports physicals

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

All athletes must have a physical examination completed before he/she will be allowed to participate or practice.  School physical forms may be picked up at the school offices or are available on the school’s web site under the tab ‘Registration.’


School pictures Friday, Sept. 23

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 11:00pm

Individual school pictures will be taken at a later date of Friday, Sept. 23, by Lifetouch Photography.  Several package options are available through a prepayment-money back guaranteed plan.  Complete information will be distributed. All checks must be made payable to Lifetouch Photography.