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October 23rd

Free veterans dinner to be Nov. 13

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– A free Veterans Day dinner will be offered to any veteran and one guest, compliments of the North Liberty Legion Ladies Auxiliary, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the South Slope Community Center in order to allow veterans to attend the Nov. 11 USO celebration program at Riverside.
Registration for door prizes starts at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. For questions or reservations call Delaine at 319-626-6475 or Kris at 319-853-0285, or send an e-mail to: club76nl@gmail.com.


CCA will host annual financial aid night Thursday, Nov. 8

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

TIFFIN– Clear Creek Amana (CCA) High School will host its annual financial aid night on Thursday, Nov. 8, in the high school commons beginning promptly at 7 p.m. A guest presenter from the Iowa College Access Network will discuss the FAFSA, Federal Student Loan programs, and scholarship searches.
High school counselor Mark Hovey will discuss local scholarships and deadlines. This is a very important meeting for junior and senior parents to attend, but is open to anyone wishing to learn more about funding their child’s education.


‘Rock and Roll’ concerts at CCA’s North Bend Elementary

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Students at CCA’s North Bend Elementary will present a series of “Rock and Roll” concerts on Tuesday, Nov. 6, starting at 5:30 p.m., and Thursday, Nov. 8, starting at 5:30 p.m. The concerts will take place at the North Bend Gym.
Nov. 6: Kindergarten Concert at 5:30 p.m.
2/3 Concert Group 1 (Fomon, Murphy and Tinnes) at 6:15 p.m.
2/3 Concert Group 2 (Bogenreif, Eister and Fairholm) at 7 p.m.
Nov. 8: First Grade Concert at 5:30 p.m.
4/5 Concert Group 1 (Doehrmann, Wolfe) at 6:15 p.m.
4/5 Concert Group 2 (McCluskey, Latta) at 7 p.m.


Swisher Auxiliary to host turkey supper Saturday, Nov. 3 at Legion

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

SWISHER– The Swisher Auxiliary will host a Homemade Turkey Supper Saturday, Nov. 3, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Swisher American Legion.
The public is invited. The cost of $9 for adults, and $5 for children ages 6-12. Children age 5 and under eat free.
Turkey Bingo by Swisher Junior Auxiliary will run from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Proceeds will be donated to English Rivers Outfitters to help veterans.


Stone Soup supper for pantry Oct. 28

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Community Pantry will hold its fourth annual Stone Supper on Sunday, Oct. 28, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the South Slope Community Room in North Liberty.
All community members are invited. Cost is $10 for adults (13 and up) and $5 for children (12 and under). Dinner includes soup, salad, bread, dessert and drink. A silent auction will be held from 5 until 6:45 p.m. The North Liberty Community Pantry was founded on the belief that we are neighbors helping neighbors.


CCA annual senior supper Oct. 27

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

TIFFIN– On Saturday, Oct. 27, at 6:30 p.m. the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Student Assistance Team/Interact club will host its annual senior supper (and no, it’s not for 12th graders).
Any district patron over the age of 55 is welcome to come eat a ham or turkey supper provided by students. Tours of the school and card games will be held after the meal. Please call the high school at 319-545-5623 by Oct. 20 if you wish to attend.


Community Center south entrance now closed

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– As the expansion on the North Liberty Community Library continues, crews advise patrons to use the north entrance starting Monday, Oct. 22. The front door, also known as the south entrance, will be closed for at least five weeks in order to continue construction on the building. Though the community center will still be open during regular business hours, guests should enter through the back door. Overall, the project is slated to be complete some time in 2013.


North Liberty named a 2012 ‘All-Star Community’

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The Iowa League of Cities recognized the city of North Liberty as a 2012 All-Star Community at its annual conference and exhibit, which was held in Sioux City from Sept. 26 through 28.


‘Comedy for Charity’ for ERO to be held Nov. 11

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

IOWA CITY– Nathan Timmel’s Fourth Annual “Comedy for Charity” will take place on Nov. 11 at the Mill in Iowa City at 6:30 p.m. Every year since its inception, “Comedy for Charity” has selected a worthy charity to receive all of the event’s proceeds, which go directly to the chosen charity. Last year almost $6,000 was raised for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to combating pediatric cancer.


With 120th done, what’s next?

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 11:00pm

By Chris Umscheid
North Liberty Leader
SHUEYVILLE– “It’s nearly complete,” said Dave Schechinger of Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. about the 120th Street reconstruction project through Shueyville. Schechinger’s comments came during the Tuesday, Oct. 9, city council meeting, a joint meeting held with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
Supervisors Pat Harney, Rod Sullivan, Sally Stutsman, Janelle Rettig and Terrance Neuzil met with the council to learn first hand what issues are prevalent in the community.