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Lake MacBride is a frequently visited location during the summer.

Summer suggestions

The Iowa City area is home to many fun activities, scenic locations and places to get involved in the community.

Jenner McMorris, Reporter

June 3, 2026

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The first movie, “The Devil Wears Prada,” was released on June 30, 2006.

No matter what—you got to strut

A movie review of the newly released “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

Eva Karam, Reporter

June 2, 2026

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55% of households in the United States have a garden.

The gift of gardens

Gardening is deeply rooted within the community, providing many benefits for all ages.

Hailey Hansen, Reporter

May 29, 2026

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In the backwaters of the Wapsipinicon River, many Wapsie campers can be found canoeing or walking the “Burma bridge.” PC: Finley Frieden

Camp Wapsie: a place to come back to

Liberty students look forward to the summer tradition of attending YMCA Camp Wapsie.

Elsie Bisgard, Reporter

May 29, 2026

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The Iowa City Community School District opened the ICCSD Center for Innovation to the community this year, and Liberty students got a first look during AP testing season.

Liberty holds AP tests at the ICCSD Center for Innovation building

Instead of taking AP exams in the gym at Liberty, AP students now get the chance to take AP exams at a new building.

Maddy Cook, Reporter

May 28, 2026

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News

A year of senior traditions
Peyten Van Dyke, Managing Editor | May 27, 2026
Fueling the flames: compounding climate change
Hailey Hansen, Reporter | May 3, 2026
Iowa City shooting
Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief | April 21, 2026
Parental phone restrictions
Lily Stuhr, FOJ Reporter | April 6, 2026

Features

A splashin’ scandal
Greta Daniels, Reporter | May 26, 2026
Iowa City Farmers Market: supporting local spending
Lexi Liu, Reporter | May 22, 2026
Cultivating considerate communities: North Liberty Library teen conversations
Maddy Cook, Reporter | May 13, 2026
Music and magic
Eva Karam, Reporter | May 11, 2026

Opinion

“Michael”: the movie
Leighana Rose, Social Media Manager | May 22, 2026
Album review: “ICEMAN”
Rachel Matiyabo, Reporter | May 19, 2026
Project Hail Mary: an out-of-this-world film adaptation
Elsie Bisgard, Reporter | May 3, 2026
Convenience at the expense of nature
Lexi Liu, Reporter | April 30, 2026

Students will be able to access ISASPs tests through the TestNav application on their school chromebooks.

Guide to ISASPs: changes and navigation

Jenner McMorris, Reporter

April 10, 2026

“FNL (Friday Night Lights) was my favorite memory from senior year. All the energy, the friends and the moments in the stands are what made it unforgettable. Those nights brought everyone together, and that feeling is something I’ll always remember,” Kailyn Lopez, (she/her), 12, said.

Senior stories

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief

April 9, 2026

Ellie Lieu, 9, along with many other teenage athletes, choose to focus on developing their skills by participating in club sports over school sports.

Photo credit: Thao Lieu

Club sports on the rise

Sabryn Johnson, FOJ Reporter

April 8, 2026

During WNBA All-Star weekend in July 2025, players like Brittany Sykes were seen holding up “Pay the Players” signs, highlighting the need for new contracts.

The WNBA’s 2026 CBA agreement

Elsie Bisgard, Reporter

April 7, 2026

Trending Stories

Snapchat “breaks the ice” remotely, creating a new norm for teens in the dating world.

Dating app in disguise

The 90,000 square foot building was annexed in 2018 (CCO)

The Ashes of Shiloh

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

How self-checkout has impacted the workforce

Ramsey commits to the University of South Dakota after four years on the varsity team at Liberty. PC: Liberty Journalism

Liberty’s Natalie Ramsey commits to the next level

Graduation invitations proudly displayed in teachers' rooms, adding a personal touch to the upcoming celebration.

Celebrating success: the story behind graduation parties

An infographic showing weird laws from different continents.

Worldwide Weird Laws

For this experiment, I drank 175 ounces of coffee (about 1.4 gallons) and I spent 47 dollars and 82 cents in total.

The coffee comparison

$Liberty High School’s Math Club brought home a plaque for sixth place at Nationals.$

Liberty’s math team heads for nationals

Students chromebooks show the amount of time left in their pass.

Thoughts on SmartPass - one week in

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

Meet the Staff!

Leighana Rose

Social Media Manager

Leighana is a senior this year. She is involved in the Liberty dance team, yearbook and newspaper, and loves to hang out with friends. In her free time you can find her at the dance studio or at 7brew. Leighana is the social media...

Emmalyn Hibbard

Reporter

Emmalyn is a sophomore at Liberty this year, this is her first year on the Live Wire staff. She is a part of Liberty's tennis and softball teams as well as Difference Makers and the You Matter Project. She loves writing and photography...

Elsie Bisgard

Reporter

Elsie Bisgard is a Sophomore at liberty and this is her first year on staff. She participates in cross country, basketball, and track. During her time off she spent time babysitting, hammocking, running, and spending time with...

Eva Karam

Reporter

Eva Karam is a sophomore at Liberty. This is her first year on the Live Wire staff. Eva wrestles and plays softball. Outside of sports, she loves to read, work out, and spend time with her family. Eva also loves to travel, especially...