North Liberty Growth Mirrors Swenka Family Farm Ties
George and Marie Swenka moved from their long time farm to a ranch home in North Liberty now near Sugar Creek Lane. Their son runs the Double G Angus Farm as the town expands along Interstate 380 with 5,300 residents and growing highway development, including Highway 965 upgrades and new traffic signals.
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North Liberty grows with hundreds of new homes and growth pride
North Liberty has added 751 residences since 1995 including single-family homes duplexes and apartments with 347 more planned. Residents highlight a thriving town offering work and recreation nearby while retaining small town charm and friendly community spirit.
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Jo Ann
Iowa City
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Centro, Inc
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Old North Liberty Farm Harbors Polo Passion and Horses
Dick Meade’s 1901 farm at East Penn Street in Johnson County blends with new North Liberty houses. He trains six polo ponies among ten horses, rising at 5:30 a.m. to care for them while his assistant Marie Hosman handles exercise. Former Iowa City Polo Club member, Meade hopes to revive polo locally with community help.
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Traveling musicians find North Liberty feels like home
Frisco band members Bob and Suzy Cheney moved from San Francisco to North Liberty in 1996 to be near family and enjoy a small-town, safe, and friendly community. They appreciate quiet streets, local shops like Rob's Meat Market, and the ease of greeting neighbors while they rest between tours.
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Thirtyacre’s dog display brings locals smiles in North Liberty
Gale Thirtyacre recalls creating a quirky yard scene at the southwest corner of Zeller and Front streets with a concrete fire hydrant and a tree stump labeled City Dogs and Country Dogs. The display has become a local landmark and mood lifter for neighbors and passersby despite mixed reactions.
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Front Streets
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Iowa Department of Transportation
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