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Community

Looking out for wildlife

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:00pm
NL Scout Dominick Shover takes on a crusade against discarded fishing line

NORTH LIBERTY– According to Dr. Ellen K. Rudolph on her blog Portfolio (www.drellenrudolph.com), “Monofilament fishing line is by far the most dangerous kind of debris encountered by wildlife.” Fishing line (often cut and left in place after getting snagged and tangled in shoreline trees, shrubs or underwater debris) often entangles and kills birds, fish, turtles, frogs and other small mammals, sometimes even injuring or killing pets. Hooks attached to the line can injure or kill as well, especially if the animal swallows it.


Eight candidates for ICCSD board seats

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:02pm
Introducing Michael Tilley, Shawn Eyestone and Lisa Williams

IOWA CITY– Eight candidates are on the ballot for four seats on the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD) School Board. Incumbents Shawn Eyestone and Paul Roesler will attempt to keep their seats while Charlie Eastham, Matthew Getz, Michael Tilley, Julie Van Dyke, Stephanie Van Housen and Lisa C. Williams will also challenge for a spot.


Six seeking NL council seats

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:04pm
Introducing Brent Smith, Matthew Eckhardt, Mike Nichols and Bryan Wayson

NORTH LIBERTY– Three incumbents will face two challengers on the Tuesday, Nov. 5, election ballot in North Liberty for three city council seats. RaQuishia Harrington, Chris Hoffman and Brent Smith will defend their four-year terms against challengers Matthew Eckhardt and Michael Nicholls. Harrington and Smith are new to the council with Harrington winning a special election in March to fill the vacancy left by Jim Sayre (who moved out of state) while Smith was appointed by the council in May to replace Jennifer Goings (who also has left the area).


Clear Creek Amana attends Quad Co. Soil Judging Contest

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:07pm

MUSCATINE– More than 150 FFA members from 12 schools competed in the Annual Quad County Soils Competition. The Soil Contest was held by the Soil and Water Conservation Districts from Iowa, Keokuk, Poweshiek and Mahaska Counties put on the event.


Six running for seats on CCA’s School Board

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 12:09pm
Introducing Eileen Schmidt, Jennifer Mooney, Matt McAreavy, Brian Hosford and Jeff Tackaberry

OXFORD– The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Community School District will see changes in its School Board of Directors in the wake of the Tuesday, Nov. 5, elections as board members Terry Davis and Steve Swenka are not seeking reelection while incumbent Matt McAreavy will face Brian Horsford, former board member Eileen Schmidt and Penny Schnedler in a contest for two at-large seats.


Growing the STEM

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 2:46pm
CCA teacher lays out new innovations and big dreams

TIFFIN– STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) has become a focal point of education across the state and the nation. The Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Community School District began incorporating STEM into the middle school curriculum (sixth through eighth grade) several years ago with Reagan Boeset as the program’s teacher.


Homecoming for the Bolts

Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 2:52pm
Parade and Powderpuff football lead up to gridiron clash with the Clippers

NORTH LIBERTY– Liberty High School celebrated its Homecoming Week with a parade and Powderpuff Flag Football Game on Thursday, Sept. 26, ahead of Class 3A District 5 varsity football against rival Clear Creek Amana on Friday, Sept. 27.
The parade started on the Liberty campus, wound its way around the adjoining neighborhood and returned to campus with a cookout following. The Powderpuff game pitted senior girls against junior girls in flag football with varsity football players acting as their coaches.


Plenty to choose from on Nov. 5

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 2:46pm
Leader area city and school board candidates’ list finalized

JOHNSON COUNTY– The filing deadline to be on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, city and school elections was 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. The Johnson County Auditor’s Office has posted the list of the many candidates throughout the county in city and school elections, with several in the North Liberty Leader’s coverage area: North Liberty, Tiffin, Oxford, Swisher and Shueyville; and including the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Community School District and the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD).


Archie’s opens new car and truck rental company in North Liberty

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 2:49pm

NORTH LIBERTY– Archie’s Brake and Quick Lube has announced a new addition to its car care family. Archie’s Rent-a-Ride is now open and renting quality vehicles at affordable prices. Located at 760 Nathan Ave. Ste. 11 in North Liberty, Archie’s is local and convenient. The residents of North Liberty and surrounding areas no longer have to drive to Iowa City or Cedar Rapids to rent a vehicle.


Moxie: Let the sun shine

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 10:00am
Local solar company, now in seven states, makes case to legislators

NORTH LIBERTY– The power of the sun was on display for state legislators at the North Liberty Public Works campus Aug. 14.
Members of the Iowa Future Caucus, a bipartisan coalition of millennial lawmakers, visited one of the city’s solar arrays and listened to concerns from Moxie: America’s Solar Company representatives regarding the state’s approach to renewable energies.
Moxie and the City of North Liberty partnered on a series of solar arrays to power municipal buildings in 2016.


NL council makes dog park’s name official

Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 10:02am
Red Fern Dog Park invokes a love of dogs, nature and literature

NORTH LIBERTY– The long-awaited dog park in North Liberty has an official name. The park, scheduled to open next summer on 11.5 acres of land along North Liberty Road, has been known simply as, “the Dog Park.” The North Liberty City Council, on a 3-0 vote, approved “Red Fern Dog Park” as the park’s name.


The untaught stories of the Civil War

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 3:33pm
Re-enactor tells Iowa’s role in the War Between the States

NORTH LIBERTY– The Civil War, also known as, “The War Between the States,” and still to some as “The War of Northern Aggression” or “The War of the Rebellion” was waged between 1861 and 1865 with 750,000 dead. According to www.americancivilwar101.com, Iowa, a Union state, sent 76,242 men, which totaled nearly 3 percent of the Union Army, and made up just over 11 percent of the state’s population. Iowa sent four artillery batteries, 10 cavalry regiments, and 48 infantry regiments along with five Sailors/Marines. Over 13,000 Iowans died during the war.