Recent Stories

The day following the Hawkeyes' game against Washington, students from the Iowa City area arrive to clean up the stadium.

Liberty’s Sunday routine: Kinnick cleanup

The reasons behind Kinnick cleanup and the opportunities it gives Liberty’s athletic department.

Averie Bilskemper, Reporter

November 6, 2024

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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

Exciting new dining spots are on their way to North Liberty, offering even more options for locals and visitors alike.

Hadley Andersen, Website Manager, Social Media Chair

November 1, 2024

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Fantasy is the most popular genre amongst teenagers, closely followed by science fiction, fiction and mystery.

Turning the page: a new generation of readers

A community of young readers flourishes amongst a technology driven generation.

Madelyn Johnson, Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair

October 30, 2024

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Approximately 95% of animals used in scientific research are rodents, according to Stanford Medicine.

Animal testing: is it ethical?

Animal testing has been crucial to many major scientific breakthroughs; however, the ethics of this practice are heavily debated.

Kaelyn Rickels, Editor-In-Chief

October 29, 2024

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With help from teachers and counselors, students with ADHD can develop strategies to use through college and beyond.

Classroom success for students with ADHD

There are many resources available for students diagnosed with ADHD to perform to the best of their ability.

Avery Riehl, Managing Editor

October 25, 2024

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News

Food insecurity in Johnson County
Amelia Marquardt, Reporter | October 17, 2024
Politics taking on social media
Addison Pirkl, Website Manager | October 8, 2024
The ICCSD is re-envisioning elementary education
Hadley Andersen, Website Manager, Social Media Chair | October 3, 2024
COVID-19 bus driver shortages continue to affect the ICCSD today
Avery Riehl, Managing Editor | October 1, 2024

Features

Discrepancies in the classroom: generational slang
Allie Motley, Reporter | October 25, 2024
The mental health of a busy student
Leighana Rose, Reporter | October 23, 2024
The next step: a look into the high school recruitment process
Ashley Sabin, Reporter | October 22, 2024
Liberty High School concessions
Emerson Townsend, Reporter | October 18, 2024

Opinion

The reality check: understanding the struggles of junior year
Rebecca Matiyabo, Reporter | October 16, 2024
The TikTok ban: is it silencing or protecting Americans?
Addison Pirkl and Vanessa Litton | May 1, 2024
Is group work in school fair and helpful?
Hadley Andersen, Website Manager, Social Media Chair | April 29, 2024
The culture of school fights
Leela Strand, Managing Editor | February 27, 2024

Meet the Staff!

Addison Pirkl

Website Manager

Addison is a senior at Liberty this year, and her third and final year on the Liberty Live Wire staff. She enjoys reading, writing, crafting jewelry, being in speech, and Miss Me jeans! She also holds Ethel Cain's music very close...

Kaelyn Rickels

Editor-In-Chief

Kaelyn is a senior at Liberty, and this is her third year on the Live Wire staff. At Liberty, she participates in NHS, garden club, SEA club, and softball. She is an avid bird enthusiast, Roblox player, and wearer of cool shoes.

Madelyn Johnson

Editor-In-Chief, Social Media Chair

Madelyn is a senior at Liberty. This is her fourth year in Journalism! Madelyn runs cross country and track, and is a member of the speech team. Outside of school, Madelyn enjoys watching her favorite romcoms, reading, and hanging...