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April 23rd

Heavy rain threatens Solon sewer plant, closes roads

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:18pm

SOLON– Residents of Solon continued to sandbag Wednesday evening as rapidly rising waters closed in on the city’s sewage plant.
But by Thursday morning, things were looking up.
Solon Public Works Director Scott Kleppe reported Mill Creek had withdrawn to its banks after being as close as 3 feet from a building at the wastewater treatment facility.


FLASH

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:16pm

Below, Solon High School students wait for more sandbags at the city wastewater treatment facility Wednesday. Students barricaded two buildings at the sewer plant to protect from the rising waters of Mill Creek.

CCA Jazz wins at Charles City, qualifies for state championships

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:10pm

CHARLES CITY– The Clear Creek Amana Jazz Ensemble headed north to Charles City on Saturday, March 9, for the 32nd Annual Charles City Jazz Festival. The jazz ensemble, under the direction of John C. Smith, competed in the 3A division along with five other Jazz bands from throughout the state of Iowa. The festival was held in the Charles City Middle School Auditorium.


Join NL’s trip to Cubs, Cardinals game May 8

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:09pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Join North Liberty Recreation Department staff to see the local baseball favorite, Chicago Cubs, versus the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Stadium on Wednesday, May 8.. Register early, spots fill up fast.
Don’t worry about the hassle of getting tickets, driving, tolls or parking because the recreation staff have it covered. Seats will be in the outfield terrace.
The bus will stop for food at the Oasis in DeKalb on the way home, but will not be stopping on the way there. Food and drink are allowed on the bus in a small cooler, but no alcohol is allowed.


West boys, girls dominate at City’s Forwald/Coleman Relays

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:08pm

IOWA CITY– The West High track and field teams traveled across town to City High Thursday, April 18, for the Little Hawks’ Forwald/Coleman Relays and performed in dominating fashion. The Women of Troy won their meet with 132 team points, knocking the host Hawks to second with 120. The Trojans won the men’s meet with 168 points, also putting their hosts in the second-place slot with 141 for City.


Clipper ladies 4th at Washington Invitational

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:08pm

WASHINGTON– Jane Astor’s Clipper girls track and field team headed south Thursday, April 18, for the Washington Girls Invitational and finished the night fourth in team points. Megan Hall won the 100-meter dash and Mia Smith won in the 100-meter hurdles while a combination of Smith, Celine Fender, Ashley Prusha, Natalie Brimeyer and Megan Lukas took second in the 4x100-meter relay.
Results as provided by Washington High School:
Discus throw: 3, Morgan Cox, 101-00. 6, Molly Villhauer, 85-00.
Long jump: 5, Corrine Schwarting, 14-04.50. 6, Tyhesia Simpson, 14-03.00.


Clipper boys take second on Solon’s track

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:06pm

SOLON– Tony Brack’s Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers finished second to the Solon Spartans Tuesday, April 16, at Solon’s Denny Gruber Track Meet. The Clippers tied with Dyersville Beckman with 102 team points to the Spartans’ 170.
The CCA 4x200-Meter Relay crew of Josh Martinac, Tanner Bandy, Kam Kahler and Jared Ganschow took the gold and in the process set a new school record. The squad also is now the tops in Class 3A and seventh across all classes. Ganschow also won in the 800-Meter Run and Jack Murray led the field in the 1,600-Meter Run.


Voters in NL precinct 03 to have temporary polling place May 7

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:05pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Due to a scheduling conflict with the normal polling location for North Liberty 03 voters, North Liberty 03 voters will vote at a temporary polling location for the May 7 special election regarding the Johnson County Justice Center issue. On May 7, North Liberty 03 voter who normally vote at the South Slope Communications building on 980 Front Street in North Liberty will vote at the South Slope Communications Video Conferencing Center at 645 Liberty Way, only for this election.


Swisher Legion Junior Auxiliary garage sale to be May 4

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:04pm

SWISHER– The Swisher American Legion Junior Auxiliary is hosting a garage sale at the upper level of the Swisher American Legion Saturday, May 4. The proceeds from this sale will go to support the English River Outfitters. A non-profit organization that supports veterans in the town of Washington. If you have items to donate, please price them and contact Holly Ziegenmeyer hzieg@live.com for details on where and when to deliver your item(s) prior to May 3.

Rain, rain, go away

Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 7:03pm
County disaster designation allows for grant assistance to flood victims

NORTH LIBERTY– City officials are reporting over 8 inches of rain from last week’s severe thunderstorms.
On Monday, the city announced North Liberty saw 8.28 inches of rain in 28 hours last Wednesday and Thursday, April 17-18. Storm water systems were overwhelmed and some roads, yards and basements flooded. Streets superintendent Don Colony, a life-long North Liberty resident, said the city hadn’t seen a downpour like that since at least 1993.