Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative has donated $25,000 to Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign, which launched in April 2023. The capital campaign aims to bring an amphitheater, indoor event space, pavilion, splash pad, shelters, honor garden and restrooms to North Liberty’s Centennial Park.
“We are excited to be a part of this project as it will benefit our growing membership in the North Liberty community for years to come,” said Terry Sullivan, general manager at Linn County REC.
Linn County REC is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative that serves six Iowa counties and over 33,000 members. One of the company’s objectives is to support development and bring new businesses to the communities it provides service to.
In appreciation of the contribution, Linn County REC will be recognized on the private space/greenroom for stage performers and a wedding party dressing room in the Centennial Center.
The park will be completed in four phases – the first phase includes an event center, amphitheater, restrooms, and a plaza, which will break ground next summer with a 2025 completion date. Phases two through four will be a splash pad and inclusive playground units in 2026, and an open-air pavilion for shade and an honor garden to recognize Iowa’s service men and women (date to be determined).
“I was on city council when the city purchased the 40-acre plot back in 2010,” said North Liberty mayor Chris Hoffman. “It’s exciting to see our decade-long vision for an entertainment park on the west side of town finally becoming a reality. This gift from Linn County REC fuels our momentum.”
Those interested in donating toward the campaign can visit northlibertyiowa.org/give.
