Archive - Sep 2011

In a state famed for education and a city renowned for arts, literature and quality of life, I am grateful to live in Iowa City and to serve the University of Iowa. In many ways, our mission at this university is enriched and strengthened by a deep and broad partnership with another dynamic learning institution—Kirkwood Community College.

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader
SWISHER– It’s the best wine in the state of Iowa, and it’s grown right here in the Corridor.
Cedar Ridge Vineyard’s La Crescent wine took the top honor of “Best Iowa Grown Wine” at the 5th annual Mid-American Wine Competition, held July 8-10 in Ankeny. The contest involved 82 commercial wineries from 14 Midwestern states and over 530 entries. The La Crescent also won a gold medal as did Cedar Ridge’s Reserve and Edelweiss wines. The winery and distiller also brought home a gold medal for Best Series Label Design.

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader
CEDAR RAPIDS— The Iowa City West Women of Troy improved their 2011 record to 2-2 last Tuesday night, with a 3-1 victory over Cedar Rapids Xavier.
“We’re still a team in transition,” coach Kathy Bresnahan said, referring to the recent tragic loss of Caroline Found in an August moped accident. “My hat’s off to Kelley Fliehler.” Fliehler, a 5’9” junior who stepped up and took over Found’s spot as setter with 34 against the Saints. “She’s got big shoes to fill” Bresnahan added noting she “did a really nice job, she led the team.”

FUN RUN/WALK
Sunday, Sept. 18
9 AM REGISTRATION
LIBERTY CENTRE PARK

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Steering Committee of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce presents the eighth annual North Liberty Fun Run/Walk, to be held Sunday, Sept. 18. Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, the event features a 5K route and children’s race. The race starts at 650 W. Cherry St., near the gazebo at Liberty Centre. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m., with the children’s race beginning at 9 a.m. followed by the 5K at 9:15 a.m.

NORTH LIBERTY– The Iowa Youth Writing Project is bringing “Poemics” to North Liberty. This free program fuses poetry with comics, university with community, and youth with writing and reading.
Available to junior high and high school students, the sessions will be held at the North Liberty Community Library, recreation center meeting rooms G2 and G4, from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 10, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1. There will be a final event in downtown Iowa City during the weekend of Oct. 8. Register online at: www.iywp.org.