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Zachary Lively with students Frey Kellogg, 11, and Gretta Core, 11, showcasing the awards they won at a competition.
Multiple layers of planning, graphic design and digital engineering are where the process starts. (photo used with permission from Josiah Bilskemper)
Samira Ahmed spent three periods third, sixth and seventh periods talking to English classes in the auditorium. (Photo given with permission from Leah Carlson)
Racoon River, like many other bodies of water in Iowa, is polluted by over 750 factory farms (IPR).
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Club Pilates offers classes using a reformer, a resistance machine designed for low-impact strength training.

Pilates popularity

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Fareway has taken out a few checkout aisles to add six self-checkouts.

How self-checkout has impacted the workforce

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Each year, two Captain Bolts serve as a representation of Liberty and the Bolt spirit.

Claiming the capes: meet this year’s Captain Bolts

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Phase 1 of construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026.

Forever Green Road Extension

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Many students look forward to the homecoming dance on Saturday night.

Homecoming at Liberty: traditions in the making

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With food and extensive Iowa memorabilia, “The Humble Tailgate” features rooftop seating on the garage.

Hawkeye football: traditions and tailgates

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Pizza Ranch in North Liberty, Iowa is getting ready to share a building with BowlDogs, a bowling facility.

A taste of what’s to come: new restaurants coming to North Liberty

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Wilson’s Orchard & Farm U-Pick services include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, flowers, apples and pumpkins. They also have a farm market providing local goods, a food stand called Pizza and Cider and their Ciderhouse Venue (Wilson’s Orchard).

An orchard of decades

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The new vocab of Gen Z can cause confusion between teachers and students, as well as giggles during class time.

Discrepancies in the classroom: generational slang

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Multiple layers of planning, graphic design and digital engineering are where the process starts. (photo used with permission from Josiah Bilskemper)

North Liberty’s new developments

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Noorelaian Eltayeb
Noorelaian Eltayeb
Reporter

Noor is a senior at Liberty and this is her first year on staff. She enjoys making jewelry, practicing yoga, discovering new music, reading, and film-making. Her favorite pastime is exploring fashion catalogs and shows from previous...

Lexi Liu
Lexi Liu
Reporter

Alexandra is a sophomore at Liberty. This is her first year on staff! Alexandra plays volleyball and plans to manage the girls' soccer team in the spring. When she's not at school, she enjoys reading and spending time with family...

Jenner McMorris
Jenner McMorris
Reporter

Jenner is a junior at Liberty and in her first year on staff for The Live Wire. Outside of newspaper, Jenner is involved in choir (including show and jazz), theater, SLAP, You Matter Project, Difference Makers, and NHS. In her...

Peyten Van Dyke
Peyten Van Dyke
Managing Editor

Peyten Van Dyke is a junior at Liberty. She is the managing editor, in her second year on staff. At Liberty, Peyten is an achieving athlete on the wrestling team, and is a part of NHS. In her free time, she is watching sports,...