North Liberty Leader

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Voters to decide on jail, courthouse revision
04/30/2013 - 9:03pm
Lori Lindner
JOHNSON COUNTY–Certain Johnson County officials hope $3.3 million in reductions to the design for a proposed justice center will be enough to swing public sentiment in their favor. In the November 2012 general election, a $46.8 million bond issue for the project was defeated, receiving only 56 percent voter approval when 60 percent was required. Proponents went back to the drawing board almost immediately to revise the plan for a combined jail and improved Johnson...
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Clipper boys come in third at Pacha Relays
04/30/2013 - 9:19pm
TIFFIN: The top-ranked 4x200-meter relay team, consisting of Clear Creek Amana’s Josh Martinac, Tanner Bandy, Kam Kahler and Jared Ganschow won yet again Thursday, April 25, as the Clippers hosted their annual Pacha Relays. The foursome got the job done on the eve of the Drake Relays in 1:32.03. Tyler Kasper, Bandy, Aaron Campbell and Cooper...
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Trojans survive Saints: West boys 2, Xavier 1
04/30/2013 - 9:16pm
IOWA CITY– As he looked out across the extra-wide pitch at West High, coach Brad Stiles realized something was missing. “I was hoping for more leadership out there,” Stiles said. The Trojans improved to 3-0 in the regular season (the Trojans fell to the CR Washington Warriors in a preseason exhibition match) with a 2-1 win Tuesday, April 23, but...
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Giving something back
04/30/2013 - 9:07pm
NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Fire Department (NLFD) is hosting a blood drive on Monday, May 6, at the fire station from 3:30 until 5 p.m. It’s a way for the volunteers to give something back, and at the same time, pay it forward while showing support for one of their own. After 40 years of helping people on their worst days, Firefighter Bob...
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NL library to close one week for move
04/30/2013 - 9:06pm
NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Community Library will be closed from Monday, May 6, through Sunday, May 12, so library staff and volunteers can move into the new addition. This will allow renovation of the existing space to begin. The library will operate with a limited collection until the entire project is complete. The expansion and...
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Swisher Legion Junior Auxiliary garage sale to be May 4
04/30/2013 - 9:05pm
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...