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September 10th

Celebrate the century farmer-style at Colony Pumpkin Patch

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:30pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Colony Pumpkin Patch in North Liberty is “Celebrating the Century,” farmer-style. Commemorating North Liberty’s 100 years of incorporation, the Colony Pumpkin Patch’s new corn maze is a depiction of the city’s 100th birthday logo. Visitors can journey through the maze beginning Saturday, Sept. 28, and for an extra challenge play a North Liberty trivia game using your Smartphone, or use your GPS to work your way though the twists, turns and dead-end paths of the five-acre maze.


Loebsack to host ice cream social on Sept. 16 at Penn Meadows

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:30pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The Johnson County Democratic Party and U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack are hosting a free ice cream social Monday, Sept. 16, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Penn Meadows Park in North Liberty.
Families are invited for ice cream and conversation. This will be a great opportunity to meet U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack and other Johnson County elected officials.


Debut Dance Studio to celebrate five years of dance on Sept. 15

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:29pm
Public invited to open house in new location at Penn Landing

NORTH LIBERTY– On Sunday, Sept. 15, Debut Dance Studio will host an open house from 5 until 6:30 p.m. at the studio’s new location at 620 Pacha Parkway, Ste. 1, in North Liberty. Come tour the new facility and enjoy activities and dance classes for kids. There will be a performance by Forte Performing Company at 6 p.m., during which the members of the company will preview their dances for the upcoming season.
The open house also marks the five-year anniversary of Debut Dance Studio. For more information about Debut Dance Studio please visit the website at www.debutdancestudio.com.


Order SHARE baking/pantry package by Sept. 13

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:28pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Save precious time by purchasing SHARE IOWA’S baking/pantry package. Not just for baking, stock your pantry with items for breakfast, snacks, lunch and everyday cooking. Package includes: granulated sugar, flour, baking soda, Crisco, vanilla chips, chocolate chips, brown sugar, walnuts, spray oil, oatmeal, peanut butter, baking mix, powdered sugar, raisins, cinnamon, vanilla, and mini marshmallows; all for $30 plus two hours volunteer service to your community. Orders must be placed by Sept. 13 for a pick-up date of Sept. 28 at the North Liberty Community Center.


NL announces chance for public to meet police chief finalists Sept. 11

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:28pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The City of North Liberty will host an opportunity for the public to meet the five finalists for police chief from 5:30 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the North Liberty City Council Chambers, 3 Quail Creek Cir. The informal reception will offer members of the public a chance to meet the candidates and offer input in the final selection.


Road tripping through Johnson County

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:27pm
Supervisors, staff view progress of current road, bridge projects

JOHNSON COUNTY– Johnson County supervisors and county staff hit the road on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
The purpose of the trip was to tour road sites, receive updates on projects and view road conditions in various spots throughout the county, an effort undertaken annually, said County Engineer Greg Parker, who supervises the Johnson County Secondary Roads Department.


We Run for the Red White & Blue

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:26pm

NORTH LIBERTY– The owners of We Run specialty running store in North Liberty, Kris and Brian Tharp, often hold group running events for their customers, running students and friends.
On Sunday, Sept. 8, the runners had some special guests.
Members of Team Red, White & Blue joined the Sunday run, carrying flags and sporting their Team RBW T-shirts to honor victims and heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the U.S. Pentagon and the attempted attack on Washington, D.C.


Closing the doors on Hawkeye Court

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:20pm
As buildings come down, former residents reminisce about UI apartments

By Sara Epstein Moninger
IOWA CITY– Tucked away among shade trees and expanses of lush, green grass on the west side of the UI campus stand the 54 two-story, brick-and-concrete buildings that make up the Hawkeye Court Apartments.
Well, stood. Demolition of several of the buildings began in June, and the rest will come down in 2014, when leases in the remaining buildings are up.


Blood drive at Swisher American Legion Tuesday, Sept. 17

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:16pm

SWISHER– The University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center will hold a blood drive at the Swisher American Legion Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m.
To sign up contact Tammy at 319-857-4741 or sign up online at: www.uihealthcare.org/bloodcenter.


Lake Macbride forest plan meeting Sept. 16

Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 7:15pm

IOWA CITY– A public meeting is set for Sept. 16 to hear comments on a forest stewardship plan for Lake Macbride State Park, west of Solon. “The plan is to help guide management activities which will improve the long term health and resiliency of woodlands there,” explained DNR district forester Mark Vitosh. “It assesses the current conditions, threats and concerns for the woodland health.”