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A small group of community leaders toured the Centennial Park project on Wednesday, June 4, getting an early look at North Liberty’s upcoming event venue. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

GALLERY: See inside phase one of North Liberty’s Centennial Park project

On Wednesday, June 4, a select group of community leaders received an exclusive tour of North Liberty’s Centennial Park, currently under construction at 1565 St. Andrews Dr. The tour offered a preview of the park’s first phase, which includes the…

Zero Energy walls aim to make a stronger, more efficient home

By Dave DeWitte Green homebuilder Randy Hahn of North Liberty had been observing alternative energy-saving…

BIY Homebrew Supply opens second store

By Angela Holmes MARION—Planning for events like the upcoming Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts Homebrew Festival…

Business teaches how to shop, cook healthier

By Deanna Howard NORTH LIBERTY –Wouldn’t it be great to have a health expert shop…

Wi-Fi more common in Corridor downtown areas

By Dave DeWitte A revival in public Wi-Fi systems is bringing improved connectivity to downtown…

Olympian’s startup aims to correct ‘mommy hips’

By Dave DeWitte Two-time Olympic bobsledder Jean Prahm of North Liberty has never been one…

Centro to expand nationally, internationally, hire 200 in 2014

By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY – It will be a big year for Centro. The…

Heartland Express nearly doubles with acquisition

By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—With a recent acquisition, Corridor-based Heartland Express became the fifth largest…

Staff moving into new UICCU headquarters

By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—The large building off of Interstate 380 recently raised its flag.…

Staff moving into new UICCU headquarters

By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—The large building off of Interstate 380 recently raised its flag.…

North Liberty hires new police chief

By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Diane Venenga knew she wanted to be a police officer when…

North Liberty dance studio thrives

By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—In a matter of a few weeks, Megan Snyder’s life will…

HR professional starts culture company

By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Patrick Lyons has discovered his passion. Mr. Lyons last year started…

Rustic Iron Bar & Grill opens in North Liberty

Restaurant located in former Okoboji Grill building By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Chuck Cathey has worked in food…

2012: a year for the record books

LINN COUNTY: Emerging neighborhoods flourish as flood recovery continues By Sarah Binder 2012 was a year…

Koala Pay offers Dwolla tweak

By Sarah Binder NORTH LIBERTY–Des Moines-based Dwolla is known for offering low transaction fees on…