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With knowing what's to come in the week ahead of them, student athletes can plan accordingly to get enough sleep and get their school work done.

Morning practices at Liberty

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Aspiring hockey players at Liberty are joining teams in the area to play their sport.

The scarcity of hockey players at Liberty

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Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, school districts are being asked to create similar cell phone policies to ICCSD’s.

An update on ICCSD’s new cell phone policy: Liberty’s opinion

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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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Many new friendships are made each year when it comes time for the seasonal shows (photo given with permission from Olivia Symmonds).

Behind the curtain: Mean Girls, the musical

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Teens' spending choices today shape their financial independence for the future.

Money talks: financial literacy for teens

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Planning to pursue secondary education after college, Kennedy Conner, 12, takes advantage of the free college credit she earns by taking Kirkwood classes at the Regional Center. She has taken a total of nearly 10 Kirkwood classes, adding up to around a total of 20 college credits.

Do students taking Kirkwood classes affect the culture at Liberty?

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Many students come to Liberty’s library throughout the day to pick out books, work on homework, and relax from the busy school day.

The Liberty Library’s staff

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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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During their school tour, Molly Hakes and her students were excited to see Liberty’s science classrooms. In the human anatomy room, they examined the model hearts.

Japanese and American high school students participate in a cultural exchange

Meet the Staff!
Amelia Marquardt
Amelia Marquardt
Reporter

Amelia is a senior at Liberty, and this is her first year on the staff. She spends most of her time at soccer practice, running cross country, or working as a barista. Amelia also enjoys baking, hiking, and shopping.

Ashley Sabin
Ashley Sabin
Reporter

Ashley is a junior here at Liberty, and this is her second year being a part of the Journalism department. At Liberty, Ashley is a part of the Cross Country team and various clubs. Outside of school, she loves to read, bake, and...

Allie Motley
Allie Motley
Reporter

Allie Motley is a junior at Liberty, and this is her first year in the Journalism program. She plans to write articles for the Liberty Live Wire. She is in the school's show choir Storm and enjoys the arts. She also enjoys music,...

Averie Bilskemper
Averie Bilskemper
Reporter

Averie Bilskemper is a senior at Liberty High School. This is her first year on Liberty's Live Wire Staff. Averie usually spends her time at swim club practices or running track in the spring. Besides sports, she enjoys traveling...