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Samira Ahmed spent three periods third, sixth and seventh periods talking to English classes in the auditorium. (Photo given with permission from Leah Carlson)
Racoon River, like many other bodies of water in Iowa, is polluted by over 750 factory farms (IPR).
Allie Kirchner, 12, and Reese Anderson, 12, are rooming together next year at the University of Iowa. (photo given with permission by Allie Kirchner)
Students will be using their school-issued Chromebooks or loaners in order to complete most exams in lieu of paper.
Trending Stories
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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

2
With food and extensive Iowa memorabilia, “The Humble Tailgate” features rooftop seating on the garage.

Hawkeye football: traditions and tailgates

3
Fareway has taken out a few checkout aisles to add six self-checkouts.

How self-checkout has impacted the workforce

4
Club Pilates offers classes using a reformer, a resistance machine designed for low-impact strength training.

Pilates popularity

5
Many students look forward to the homecoming dance on Saturday night.

Homecoming at Liberty: traditions in the making

6
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

7
Phase 1 of construction is scheduled to begin in February 2026.

Forever Green Road Extension

8
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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New assistant principal, Mackenzie Campbell, is ready to make every student feel like they belong at Liberty.

Liberty’s new assistant principal: Mackenzie Campbell

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Kirkwood offers up to a hundred careers to job shadow.

First round of Kirkwood job shadows ensues

Meet the Staff!
Elsie Bisgard
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
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...

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,...

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Hadley Andersen
Editor-In-Chief

Hadley is a senior at Liberty and she is the Editor-In-Chief for the Liberty Live Wire. This is her third year on staff. At Liberty, she participates in NHS, Newspaper, and Speech. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading,...