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October 30th

Lawsuit filed against NLPD

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Anissa Gerard, a resident of West Branch, has filed a lawsuit against the City of North Liberty and Officer Mitch Seymour for an injury which occurred while she was in custody.
Gerard’s suit was filed with the Johnson County Clerk of Courts on Wednesday, Oct. 10, and alleges negligence on the part of officer Seymour and the city as his employer.


City High ends West’s season 3-2

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– The West High volleyball team, whose 2012 slogan reads “We don’t rebuild, we reload,” came up just a bit short on ammo as they faced City High in the Class 5A regional semifinal last Thursday, Oct. 25.
City High won 3-2 and advanced to the regional final while West’s season came to an end.
It was a back-and-forth shootout until the very end.


Trojans survive trial by Wahawk

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– The machine that is West High football continued to roll through a Class 4A first round playoff game Wednesday against the Waterloo West Wahawks.
But the machine was running rough and misfiring through much of the game.


CCA battles Demons and Saints

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

TIFFIN– It only took Clear Creek Amana (CCA) three sets to drive out the Demons, and advance to the semifinal round of Class 3A regional play. The Clippers met the Washington Demons Monday night at home in a quarterfinal match and won 3-0.
In the first set, Washington took a 2-0 lead before CCA caught up. The lead bounced back and forth much like the ball until the Clippers put the game away, 25-21.
“We made a few hitting errors, but nothing to panic about,” said coach Brian Bronzynski. “We didn’t set the tone we wanted.”


Nov. 2 is deadline for SHARE program Thanksgiving orders

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– North Liberty SHARE is now taking Thanksgiving orders. This dinner contains all the fixings for a family of six, featuring a 10-12 lb. turkey, stuffing, green beans, potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and baking mix. A fresh produce assortment will include celery, carrots, apples, oranges and sweet potatoes (produce selection may vary). Top it off with a traditional dessert, pumpkin pie. A complete wholesome meal for $30. Order deadline is Friday, Nov 2. Contact Carmen Dunn at 319-626-3455 or order on line at www.shareiowa.org. Food pick up will be Nov. 17 from 10 until 11 a.m.


Free Veterans Day dinner Nov. 13

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty American Legion Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring a free Veterans Day dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 13 (so as not to conflict with the USO observance at Riverside Nov. 11).


Bella Sala hosts Nov. 10 vendor fair to benefit Toys for Tots program

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

TIFFIN– On Saturday, Nov. 10, several local home-based businesses will join together for a Santa’s Workshop vendor event to benefit Toys for Tots in Johnson County. 
The workshop will be held at Bella Salla Event Center at 3232 Jasper Ave. NW in Tiffin from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is open to the public.  Admission is either $5 or a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated to the Toys for Tots program.  


New LiteRite Photography studio hosts grand opening event Nov. 3

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– New photography studio LiteRite Photography in North Liberty is hosting its grand opening event on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Owner and professional photographer Dana Cordero recently opened the studio at 595 Ashley Ct., Ste. 7., just around the corner from River City Pilates.
During this Saturday’s open house, view the new studio, enjoy free give-aways, and receive half off sessions booked for November and December.
For more information, visit the website at www.LiteRitePhotography.com, or call 319-389-0329.


Benefit for Jim ‘Catfish’ Becicka of Oxford to be held Nov. 10

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

OXFORD– Jim “Catfish” Becicka has been battling cancer for the past 18 months. A benefit for him will be held Saturday, Nov. 10, at St. Mary’s Auditorium in Oxford. The event will begin with a meal (free will offering), serving from 4:30 until 8:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7 p.m. Also included will be a raffle drawing for various items, gift cards and certificates. For more information contact Denise Pearson at 319-929-3407.


Van Allen school to host Think First injury prevention program Nov. 7

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Van Allen Elementary will host a ThinkFirst for Kids injury prevention program for students on Nov. 7 at 12:45 and 1:45 p.m. at 170 Abigail Ave. in North Liberty.
Each year, about 600 Iowans become paralyzed from a spinal cord injury. Another 5,000 will suffer traumatic brain injuries. Young Iowans are at high-risk for these devastating injuries, many of which are preventable.