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

Building solutions: Geometry in Construction

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

Hawkeye football: traditions and tailgates

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

Forever Green Road Extension

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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

Meet the Staff!
Rachel Matiyabo
Rachel Matiyabo
Reporter

Rachel Matiyabo is a sophomore at Liberty High School. Rachel is super excited to be apart of the newspaper staff because this is her first year! Outside of school, she enjoys baking, hanging out with friends, and listening to...

Eva Karam
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...

Emmalyn Hibbard
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...

Hailey Hansen
Hailey Hansen
Reporter

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,...