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Traveling to the Netherlands gave three wrestlers more experience and a new outlook on the sport.
According to FCA’s 2024 ministry report, in the last 15 years, FCA has distributed over three million Bibles, including over 200,000 in 2024.
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)
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Phase 1 of construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026.

Forever Green Road Extension

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There are currently eight students enrolled in the Geometry in Construction course.

Building solutions: Geometry in Construction

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The crowning ceremony was held on Saturday, July 19 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds.

What it takes to be a queen: Iowa style

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The Liberty volleyball team has an upcoming match on Thursday, Oct. 9, against City High School.

Setting up for success: new volleyball team developments

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

How self-checkout has impacted the workforce

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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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Club Pilates offers classes using a reformer, a resistance machine designed for low-impact strength training.

Pilates popularity

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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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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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Eva Karam
Eva Karam
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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...

Jenner McMorris
Jenner McMorris
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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...

Lexi Liu
Lexi Liu
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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...

Hailey Hansen
Hailey Hansen
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Hailey Hansen is a Sophomore at Liberty High School and this is her first year on the Live Wire. Hailey swims and dances competitively and also participates in Mock Trial and Speech. Outside of school and sports she enjoys traveling,...