Articles Tagged: North Liberty

The estimated project cost is now $10.7 million due to material and labor cost increases, but the city is looking to cut that down to $9.9 million “without jeopardizing the integrity of the project.”

The North Liberty City Council voted at its last meeting to fill a council vacancy by special election instead of appointment. The vacancy was created when Chris Hoffman took office as mayor and resigned from his council seat.

The North Liberty City Council at its Tuesday evening meeting unanimously approved a site plan for Field Day Brewing Company, another endeavor for restaurant owner Brian Flynn.

Last month, the city launched a yearlong effort — “Connected to Tomorrow” — to gather public input and build a vision for the city in 2040. Residents can get involved by taking a survey or participating in the first in-person opportunity on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

Thomas Dean Jesse, 37, is charged with 40 counts of child sex abuse the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said were recorded on video between March 2020 and September 2021.

North Liberty Scouts BSA Troop 216 will host its 42nd annual Chili Supper on Feb. 5. Due to the pandemic, only pre-sale orders will be taken and the ordering deadline was Jan. 15

Over the last decade, Sean Keller has forged a new barbecue tradition unique to Iowa with all the hickory smoke but none of the mystery that legendary flavors are often shrouded in.

Iowa native Joe Clarke’s latest Backrow Studios film, “Alta Vista,” with Eastern Iowa ties, moves from the indie festival circuit to online availability.

The weeklong winter festival kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 29, with games, ice skating and other activities throughout the week, including two new events.

Micah Ariel James stepped into the role on Nov. 1. James will focus on initiatives to make the city’s Community Center more welcoming and accessible, as well as how to make the city more inclusive.

A Hills man faces charges including second-degree fraud based on allegations he turned back the odometers on 14 vehicles before reselling them for a profit between January and July.

North Liberty voters elected Chris Hoffman, who has served on city council since 2007, as mayor. Also, results from other Johnson and Linn County races.

The community is invited to enjoy free to-go soup from some favorite local restaurants, available in drive-through format in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church of North Liberty at 85 N. Jones Blvd. The variety of soups available are free to anyone in need of a hot meal. For those who wish to come out and support the Pantry, donations are accepted

Given the state’s recent about-face allowing construction on a new $395 million University of Iowa hospital in North Liberty to proceed, it should grant the same permission for construction of a nearby, unaffiliated $17.9 million ambulatory surgery center, the application states.

The error will result in the collection of $234,000 in property taxes, which now will be used in fiscal 2023 to reduce the city tax rate.