Recent Stories

This time of year, many students are overwhelmed by their classwork and tests.

The end of the school year means tests, finals, and exams. Here are some tips for taking those tests and taking care of yourself.

Kaelyn Rickels, Website Manager

April 24, 2024

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Families and individuals living in food deserts don’t have easy access to a grocery store supplying fresh foods and produce in the vicinity.

Food deserts and insecurity in Iowa

The number of food deserts and insecurity is increasing across the nation and becoming a rising issue.

Paige Lambi, Foundation's Reporter

April 23, 2024

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Students work hard for their future, but many still ask what they should do after graduation.

Options after high school

There are many post-graduation options for Liberty students to explore. Here are what some current Liberty students plan on doing.

Mimi Marquardt, Foundations Reporter

April 17, 2024

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Students at Liberty will be taking The Iowa Statewide Assessments April 16th and April 17th.

State testing through the years

As the end of the school year starts to wrap up, there is one more thing that most students have to complete: The Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress. The evolution of state standardized testing, as tedious as it sounds, has a complex and even controversial upbringing.

Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief

April 15, 2024

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In an NCAA tournament post game press conference, Caitlin Clark commented on the legacy she hopes to leave, “I hope its what I was able to do for the game of women’s basketball. I hope it is the young boys and young girls that are inspired to play this sport or dream to do whatever they want in their lives.”

A historic season: the rise of women’s college basketball

The 2023-24 women’s college basketball season soared in popularity in comparison to past years, but why?

Madelyn Johnson, Social Media Manager

April 9, 2024

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News

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Does money buy happiness?
Leela Strand, Managing Editor | April 4, 2024
ICCSD School Board votes to close Hills Elementary
Madelyn Johnson, Social Media Manager | March 29, 2024
ICCSD reviews new student-focused safety curriculum
Megan Quinn, Editor-in-Chief | March 1, 2024
North Liberty’s urbanization
Vanessa Litton, Reporter | February 22, 2024

Features

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The hunt for Herky: Liberty’s new Hawkeye addition
Addison Pirkl, Website Manager | March 28, 2024
Balancing act: the reality of teacher-coaches
Hadley Andersen, Reporter | March 27, 2024
Senioritis
Jocelyn Klein, Reporter | March 21, 2024
North Liberty Youth Council: promoting active leadership among the community
Madelyn Johnson, Social Media Manager | March 20, 2024

Opinion

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The culture of school fights
Leela Strand, Managing Editor | February 27, 2024
Opinion: the public school crisis
Madelyn Johnson, Social Media Manager | February 6, 2024
To do no harm: plastic surgery’s impact on women
Avery Riehl, Reporter | January 26, 2024
Is it a celebrity’s job to inform us?
Piper Kearney, Copy Editor | December 13, 2023

Meet the Staff!

Kaelyn Rickels

Website Manager

Kaelyn is a junior and this is her second year on staff. At Liberty, she participates in softball, Garden Club, and NHS. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time outside, reading Stephen King, and watching nature documentaries.

Leela Strand

Managing Editor

Leela is a senior at Liberty High School. This is her second year on the Live Wire staff. At Liberty, Leela plays tennis and is part of SEA club. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering,...

Madelyn Johnson

Social Media Manager

Madelyn is a Junior at Liberty and is a Social Media Manager for The Live Wire. This is her 3rd year in journalism, 2nd year on staff. She runs cross country and track and is also a member of the speech team. In her free time,...