Why’s North Liberty so far away? Is there anything to do in North Liberty besides drive through it? Are we rural or urban? And who runs this town, anyway?
Let’s answer some questions about our fair city.
Stories of People Working Here
People are doing work in North Liberty, and you should know about them. Subscribe to the podcast, 52317, for short monthly visits with people about their work. Welcome to your new business community.
The Ranshaw House Concert Series returns this summer. Catch up with friends and socialize as a community Friday nights in June and July on the Ranshaw House lawn. Bring a picnic, BYOB and enjoy live music from local artists performing…
The second month of new-look utility bills are heading to customers this week and reflect the the same wastewater, water, trash and recycling they are used to. Water rates have remained unchanged since July 2021, and wastewater rates have remained…
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library! 55+ Connections: Tuesday…
May Day tradition include baskets of flowers to celebrate the coming of spring. In Ireland and Scotland, the celebration is called Beltane and falls between the spring equinox (when day and night are equal) and the summer solstice (when daylight…
The North Liberty Fire Department was dispatched at 9:32 pm on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, for a report of a fire alarm at 1215 Jordan Street. As North Liberty fire and police arrived, firefighters found an activated sprinkler system and…
You can get a copy of the full guide to classes and programs in our Community Center, which includes our Recreation Center, Library, Aquatic Center, Gerdin Conference Center and other spaces, published three times each year, in person at the…
Meet the trucks and drivers and others that keep the city going at this showcase of public works vehicles in Centennial Park. The five Ws Who: You! Free and no reservation needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. What:…
The North Liberty Youth Council invites junior high and high school students to participate in a co-ed kickball tournament at Diamond Dreams on Saturday, May 11. Enjoy free pizza, snacks and drinks. A free t-shirt will be given to all…
Nothing bridges cultures and brings people together like fun, fresh, delicious food. Emilio Estrada, self-proclaimed “good eater”, as well as the co-owner of Ándale Cantina Bar & Grill – or Andale 2 for short – selects popular recipes from his…
City Hall will soon move back to the heart of North Liberty. The new building, at 360 N. Main St., brings City Hall to its fourth — and final — home, and includes indoor and outdoor community spaces. City Hall…
Whether you already have an established group of friends with kiddos or you’re looking to meet more young families, this event is for you. Here’s all you need to know about our fourth annual Playground Crawl on Saturday, May 11,…
Beginning Monday, April 15, 2024, Penn Street will be closed at from Herky Street to James Avenue. The closure, to allow Peterson Contractors, Inc, to completely reconstruct the roadway, is expected to last through the summer. Traffic will be detoured…
North Liberty is an ideal place to put down roots, and no one boasts more about the quality of life and progress in North Liberty than city staff – except for real estate agents. It is with this growth mindset…
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of this newsletter available at the library! 55+ Connections: Tuesday…
Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 North Liberty Youth Council for a term that will run from September 2024 to August 2025. Interested students who will be in grades 9 through 12 in the fall of 2024 should apply…
Date: April 18, 2024 Time: 6:00-6:30 PM (or longer if needed) Location: This public meeting is being held electronically. You will need to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about…
Date: April 18, 2024 Time: 5:00-5:30 PM (or longer if needed) Location: This public meeting is being held electronically. You will need to register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about…
This is the 55+ Connections weekly update. If you would like to sign up to get more updates from the city go to northlibertyiowa.org/subscribe. There is now a paper version of the 55+ Connections newsletter available each week at the…
Spring comes with many opportunities to clean up from a long winter. Muddy Creek cleanup On Saturday, April 6, 2024, join the cleanup led by the North Liberty Tree & Storm Water Advisory Board, Boy Scout Troop 216 and Cub…
North Liberty’s utility customers will see some changes as the city updates its billing software, including new-look bills and new account numbers. This change is effective with the billing cycle that ended March 20, 2024, and the new-look utility bills…
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and Iowa Hawkeye Nile Kinnick, Club 24 is an opportunity for seniors to socialize while watching the most recent Iowa game and Hawkeye guests speakers. Sit back, relax, and watch and discuss the game over coffee and snacks. Participants can sign up weekly by calling (319) 626-5716, visiting the Rec Center front desk or registering online. Bluebird Café cinnamon rolls are available for $6.
Recurs weekly
10:00 am – 11:00 amSocial Hour
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Hour
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
Recurs weekly
6:00 pm – 7:00 pmConversational English Group
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Conversational English Group
North Liberty Library
Join our Conversational English group and improve your language skills in a relaxed and welcoming setting! This group is open to language learners of all levels and sessions are designed to help you build your confidence and fluency in English through interactive activities and discussions. You’ll have the opportunity to practice your speaking, listening, and comprehension skills with other learners in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Group will meet in the North Liberty Library. Contact Nick Shimmin at the library with questions.
Recurs weekly
6:30 pm – 8:00 pmLibrary Board of Trustees
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Library Board of Trustees
North Liberty City Hall, 3, Quail Creek Circle, 2 Hwy 965, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
The regular meeting of the North Liberty Library Board of Trustees. The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings and livestream of the meeting can be found northlibertyiowa.org/live.
Recurs monthly
TuesdayApril1616
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Designated free nights toplay basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practicesallowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.
Recurs monthly
WednesdayApril1717
12:00 pm – 3:00 pmCancelled: Senior Center Programs
The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive in North Liberty. Free parking is available in the small lot beside the house or in the adjacent Community Center parking lot.
Recurs weekly
6:30 pm – 7:30 pmJunior Optimists International
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Junior Optimists International
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Join an enthusiastic group of young people to complete fun projects and activities to improve our community and better the lives of all around us. New members can join at any point in the year.
Meetings are first and third Wednesday of each month.
North Liberty Baptist Church, 1215 Jordan St # A-5, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) is pleased to announce three new clinics that will offer the services of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in North Liberty and Coralville. WIC is a nutrition education and food assistance program for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and children up to five years of age. WIC can help families find other needed resources like doctors, dentists and medical insurance. I-Smile services will also be offered to children and pregnant people at these clinics which includes a dental screening, fluoride varnish, education and referral to a dentist.
JCPH is offering WIC clinics throughout Johnson County to improve the accessibility to services for county residents especially where transportation is a barrier. “We analyzed the addresses of families currently receiving WIC and families who are eligible for Medicaid to identify clusters of where they live and sites for clinics to close these clusters. We anticipate this will help families already on WIC as well as attract families who have never been on WIC due to transportation issues,” said Chuck Dufano, WIC Coordinator for Johnson County.
Clinics will be open monthly from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following sites in North Liberty and Coralville:
Second Tuesday of the month beginning Oct. 11 North Liberty Community Center 520 W. Cherry Street North Liberty, IA Lower Level – Gerdin Conference Room
Third Thursday of the month beginning Oct. 20 North Liberty Baptist Church 1215 Jordan Street North Liberty, IA Church sanctuary
Fourth Tuesday of the month beginning Oct. 25 Coralville United Methodist Church 806 – 13th Avenue Coralville, Iowa 2nd Level classrooms
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact WIC Coordinator Chuck Dufano at 319-356-6042.
Recurs monthly
FridayApril1919
7:00 am – 6:00 pmRecsters Camp
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Recsters Camp
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
A full day of fun with the Recsters counselors. Our camp program provides recreational activities, supervision and guidance for children in kindergarten through sixth grade during the school year. Cost is $60 per child per day, with a registration deadline 10 days in advance.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm55+ Connections Lunch
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
55+ Connections Lunch
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).
Recurs weekly
5:30 pm – 8:30 pmFamily Fridays
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Family Fridays
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317)
A weekly open swim at a special family price: $10 for a family of 4 (and $2 person each additional).
Recurs weekly
SaturdayApril2020
9:00 am – 2:00 pmMakers Market
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Makers Market
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
The spring Makers Market brings together makers, crafters and DIYers.
SundayApril2121
MondayApril2222
9:00 am – 11:30 amClub 24
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Club 24
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and Iowa Hawkeye Nile Kinnick, Club 24 is an opportunity for seniors to socialize while watching the most recent Iowa game and Hawkeye guests speakers. Sit back, relax, and watch and discuss the game over coffee and snacks. Participants can sign up weekly by calling (319) 626-5716, visiting the Rec Center front desk or registering online. Bluebird Café cinnamon rolls are available for $6.
Recurs weekly
10:00 am – 11:00 amSocial Hour
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Hour
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
Recurs weekly
TuesdayApril2323
4:00 pm – 6:00 pmCommunity Board Fair
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Community Board Fair
Coralville Public Library (1401 5th St, Coralville, IA 52241, United States)
Attend the Community Board Fair to connect with nonprofits and governments commissions seeking new community members who are ready to lead. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a fresh face in the community, there are many opportunities to serve—on a board of directors, leading a committee, or a leadership position—that fit your skills and interests.
The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive in North Liberty. Free parking is available in the small lot beside the house or in the adjacent Community Center parking lot.
Recurs weekly
ThursdayApril2525
FridayApril2626
11:30 am – 1:00 pm55+ Connections Lunch
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
55+ Connections Lunch
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 8:00 pmCancelled: Iowa River Kayaking Trip
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cancelled: Iowa River Kayaking Trip
Sturgis Ferry Park (1700 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, Ia 52246)
Join Rec Center staff for a 9-mile float/paddle, starting in Iowa City and ending in Hills. Participants will meet at Sturgis Ferry Park, 1300 S Riverside Drive in Iowa City. Open to people of all ages and skill levels. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. For rentals, contact the University of Iowa Outdoor Rentals at (319) 384-1225. Come prepared with proper attire, safety equipment, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Registration deadline is April 15 or when capacity is reached. For more information, contact Matt Meseck at [email protected] or call (319) 626-5750. Registration deadline: Apr. 23
5:30 pm – 8:30 pmFamily Fridays
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Family Fridays
North Liberty Aquatic Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, Ia 52317)
A weekly open swim at a special family price: $10 for a family of 4 (and $2 person each additional).
Recurs weekly
6:00 pm – 9:00 pmFree Gym Night
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Free Gym Night
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Designated free nights toplay basketball in Jones Gymnasium, no pass required, offered from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays, second and fourth Fridays of each month.
Open gym is subject to cancelation for special events or programs. No team or practicesallowed. Regular facility supervision rules apply. Contact the Recreation Department front desk at (319) 626-5716 with questions.
Recurs monthly
SaturdayApril2727
SundayApril2828
MondayApril2929
9:00 am – 11:30 amClub 24
9:00 am – 11:30 am
Club 24
North Liberty Community Center (520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317)
Named in honor of Heisman Trophy winner and Iowa Hawkeye Nile Kinnick, Club 24 is an opportunity for seniors to socialize while watching the most recent Iowa game and Hawkeye guests speakers. Sit back, relax, and watch and discuss the game over coffee and snacks. Participants can sign up weekly by calling (319) 626-5716, visiting the Rec Center front desk or registering online. Bluebird Café cinnamon rolls are available for $6.
Recurs weekly
10:00 am – 11:00 amSocial Hour
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Social Hour
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
An hour of socializing. No coffee will be provided at this time.
Recurs weekly
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmUAY Teen Art & Music
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UAY Teen Art & Music
Samuel and Emma A. Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
United Action for Youth hosts free art and music workshops. Make art, record music or hangout with friends. Open to all junior high and high school students. Reach out to Kylie at UAY with questions at [email protected].
Recurs weekly
TuesdayApril3030
WednesdayMay11
12:00 pm – 3:00 pmCancelled: Senior Center Programs
The Ranshaw House is located just north of the Community Center at 515 Community Drive in North Liberty. Free parking is available in the small lot beside the house or in the adjacent Community Center parking lot.
Recurs weekly
6:30 pm – 7:30 pmJunior Optimists International
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Junior Optimists International
North Liberty Library, 520 W Cherry St #9797, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Join an enthusiastic group of young people to complete fun projects and activities to improve our community and better the lives of all around us. New members can join at any point in the year.
Meetings are first and third Wednesday of each month.
Recurs monthly
ThursdayMay22
7:00 pm – 8:30 pmParks and Recreation Commission
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Parks and Recreation Commission
North Liberty City Hall, 3, Quail Creek Circle, 2 Hwy 965, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
The regular meeting of the North Liberty Parks and Recreation Commission, and open to the public in person at City Hall or via a stream online.
The agenda can be found at northlibertyiowa.org/meetings
The Greater Iowa City, Inc. Coffee Connections bring together business professionals, community leaders and city officials. All are invited to share and learn about city plans and events, local resources, and business news. Join us for coffee, brief updates, and informal networking. Registration is requested but drop-ins are welcome.
North Liberty Community Center, 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA 52317, USA
Each Friday of the month, North Liberty 55+ Connections Lunch gives seniors a chance to get together for lunch, to play a game, and socialize. Meals are $5.00 per person and include an activity or presenter
To attend our 55+ Lunch you must make an advance reservation. Please add your name to the sign-up at the meal the week prior or call the North Liberty Recreation Department at (319) 626-5716 by noon on Thursday
Lunch is occasionally cancelled for holidays and other conflicts. Meals and activities are always subject to change (i.e. the occasional potluck event).