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The City of North Liberty begins a revolving loan program to support small businesses as part of its new economic development strategy. May 16, 2012 — The City of North Liberty and The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, have started a program to help encourage, advise and assist small businesses in North Liberty. “Small business is an [...]

North Liberty needs you! You can make a difference in many aspects of community development. On July 1, each year, new terms begin on the following boards and commissions. You are invited to take this opportunity to volunteer your time to serve on any one of the following. Applications are available at the City Administration building [...]

May 7, 2012 — As of the beginning of May, the City of North Liberty is using the Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) for its animal shelter needs. This transition comes after the Iowa City Animal Shelter asked neighboring municipalities for increased funds in order to build a new facility. After weighing the options, North Liberty [...]

- Communities Recognized for Fighting Play Deficit by Implementing Pro-Play Policies – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today’s children spend less time playing outside than any previous generation, but 213 cities and towns, including North Liberty, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2012 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to increase play opportunities for children. According to the [...]

April 19, 2012 – The City Council held a first reading of the ordinance approving water and sewer rate increases on April 10. The second and third readings will be held on April 24 and May 8 respectively at 7:00 PM at the North Liberty City Council Chambers (1 Quail Creek Circle). The public is welcome [...]

April 17, 2012 – The Johnson County Historical Preservation Commission will be meeting on Thursday, May 3 at the North Liberty Council Chambers at 5 p.m. for review and consideration of the Ranshaw House application. This application is to have the house listed on the national Historic Registry. The Ranshaw House is located just north of [...]

April 12, 2012 — Every two years Jeff Schott of the Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Iowa visits with North Liberty city council and department heads to discuss goals, trends, opportunities, and commitments. His findings are then published as a report sent to city administration and council; this report was approved at the [...]

April 10, 2012 — Horsfield Construction will be working on South Jones in North Liberty this evening and into the night. The sawing of concrete may continue past 2:00 a.m. Street Superintendent Don Colony says, “The sidewalk will be complete on Jones after this late-night project. The disturbance should be minimal.” For additional information contact the City [...]

In observance of Keep America Beautiful Day, the Tree & Storm Water Advisory Board with assistance from Boy Scout Troop 216 and Cub Scout Pack 216 will be leading this clean-up day to remove debris along Big Muddy Creek and the bike trail. Public involvement, participation and education of storm water pollution prevention and management is the [...]

March 29, 2012 — Starting Monday, April 2, the public bus route will offer additional stops throughout North Liberty. The city’s transit task force met a number of times last year to examine current transit service and determine ways to enhance the public transportation program. New stops include several west of Highway 965, such as Fairview [...]

March 29, 2012 —As the population of North Liberty has grown, so too has the number of people who know first-hand that the city is a great place to live, work and play. To let others in on the secret, the City of North Liberty worked throughout the winter with the Corridor Media Group to develop [...]

March 26, 2012 — Do you have kids that play in our parks? Have you wondered what happened at the Quail Ridge Playground? Would you support a grant to assist in the replacement? If you answered yes to any of these questions, click the following link to support the replacement of the aging equipment in the [...]

March 14, 2012 — This spring, students at North Liberty’s Garner Elementary will take a different kind of bus to school. Every Wednesday, starting March 21, trained parent volunteers will walk students from their neighborhoods to the elementary school as part of the walking school bus initiative. Like their more traditional counterparts, walking school buses have appointed [...]

In observance of Keep America Beautiful Day, Boy Scout Troop 216 and Cub Scout Pack 216, city staff, and the Tree & Storm Water Advisory Board will be leading this clean-up day to remove debris along Big Muddy Creek and the bike trail. Public involvement, participation and education of storm water pollution prevention and management is the [...]

You ask me Why I Love North Liberty? Well, give me time and I’ll explain. Have you seen an evening sunset or a morning rain? Have you drifted through the city past our old Penn Way? Have you watched a cold fog drifting over the highway? Have you heard Strike one,two three? Among [...]

North Liberty Spring Cleanup Spring Cleanup Day for North Liberty Residents Saturday, April 28, 2012 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM Spring Cleanup Day is for residents of North Liberty only. Please be prepared to verify that you are a North Liberty resident with a water bill stub or driver’s license. North Liberty residents pay $.30 each month on [...]

The Hometown Rewards committee is challenging North Liberty: recycle 100 refrigerators in three days. Recycling trucks will be in the North Liberty area from March 7-9 to pick up refrigerators, freezers or room air conditioners. You could get a check for up to $50 for that old appliance. Simply call for a recycling contractor for pick [...]

February 9, 2012 – North Liberty needs you! You can make a difference in many aspects of community development. Vacancies occur occasionally on Boards and Commissions. You are invited to take this opportunity to volunteer your time to serve on any one of the following. Applications are available at the City Administration building at 3 Quail [...]

Vacancies occur occasionally on boards and commissions, you can make a difference in many aspects of community development by volunteering your time. Applications are available at the City Administration building at 3 Quail Creek Circle or online, and must be turned in by March 1, 2012. The City Council will make appointments at it March 27, 2012 [...]

January 27, 2012 – The City of North Liberty is accepting applications for a Wastewater Plant Operator, as well as a Police Officer. For information and application, visit the jobs page at http://northlibertyiowa.org/about-us/employment/.
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