Newstrack: The new Youth Council will be a way for high school students to connect with elected officials, develop leadership skills, advocate for other young people and participate in the community by leading service projects.
The location in the strip mall was home to Rocky O’Brien’s Public House, which closed June 26.
A North Liberty man died last week after he was injured in a car crash on I-380.
The $17.7 million project is in the early stages as city explores funding opportunities, including the state’s Destination Iowa program.
The 1.3-mile extension to the east is not only a “crucial link“ for Coralville and North Liberty, but it’s important for the Johnson County metro area. City leaders are working to secure funding opportunities for the $10 million project.
On Aug. 2, the pub announced on social media its plans to open at 720 Pacha Parkway, Unit 8, in North Liberty.
UI Health Care has reported a roughly $130 million increase in estimated construction costs to its North Liberty hospital campus, resulting in a 33 percent increase in its budget for the project. In all, the price tag is now more than $525 million. Hospital officials will ask for Board of Regents approval on the new budget in the July 27 meeting.
A heat advisory is in effect through Wednesday evening in Iowa, according to the National Weather Service. Here is what to watch out for, and places to cool off, in the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area.
Having moved around her whole life, Shay Church-Roberts said she’s excited to start a new chapter of her life in a new place. The Liberty High senior will go to Fort Jackson for basic combat training as part of the U.S. Army Reserve. She will then start school next spring at Alabama State University.
Meals were made free for all students during the pandemic. Since all meals became free, schools have seen an increase in the number of students taking school meals, which includes fruits and vegetables, milk and whole grains.
Bermel, a real estate agent, will serve the term on North Liberty City Council through the end of 2023.
North Liberty voters will elect a new council member on March 15 during a special election. The three candidates running are Robert Strickland, Samantha Gulick and Ashley Bermel.
Mario Minnaert, 31, of North Liberty, will run the 4x4x48 Goggins Challenge, in which the goal is to run four miles every four hours for 48 hours. Created by retired U.S. Navy seal, ultramarathoner, public speaker and author David Goggins, the challenge unites people around the world running the same distance, often at the exact same time.
Mario Minnaert will run 48 miles this weekend as a fundraiser to support mental health awareness and NAMI Linn County, and is inviting others to donate toward his cause.
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