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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, and spending time with her friends.

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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

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
September 16, 2025
Liberty High School’s Math Club brought home a plaque for sixth place at Nationals.

Liberty’s math team heads for nationals

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
May 21, 2025
Catie Lidde, an educator and devoted mother, is surrounded by her biggest supporters: her family. (photo given with permission from Catie Liddle)

Thank you, mom: Celebrating Mother’s Day

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
April 29, 2025
In order to perform the transplant, Riehl was in surgery for approximately eight hours.

A second chance at life

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
April 7, 2025
Shishonee Hughes provides one-on-one support to help a student navigate their assignment.

Teacher feature: Shishonee Hughes

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
March 4, 2025
Flowers are a romantic way to show affection during Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day: worth the hype?

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
February 12, 2025
Each year, there are plenty of snow days in North Liberty during the winter season.

Key insights into weather cancellations

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
January 16, 2025
“Santa’s Workshop” is one of the many locations Matt Meseck, Recreation Supervisor, decorates for the Christmas season. (photo given with permission from Matt Meseck)

Christmas decorating: a joyful tradition or festive frenzy?

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2024
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

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
November 1, 2024
Penn Elementary is one of many elementary schools in the ICCSD.

The ICCSD is re-envisioning elementary education

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2024
Bella Lentsch has had seven prosthetics in the span of her life, that's one prosthetic for every year she has been alive.

Iowa Shrine Bowl: more than a game

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
September 10, 2024
Lake destinations are popular for Liberty students, Ashley Sabin, 10, enjoys the beautiful scenery in Clear Lake, Iowa. (photo given with permission by Ashley Sabin)

A student’s guide to summer

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
May 28, 2024
According to the National Library of Medicine, 76.5% of students prefer to work in smaller groups consisting of three or less people. Photo used with photographer's permission.

Is group work in school fair and helpful?

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
April 29, 2024
Teacher-coaches take on two different roles. How do they navigate their busy schedules?

Balancing act: the reality of teacher-coaches

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
March 27, 2024
Punxsutawney Phil’s full name is “Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary.”

Groundhog Day

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
February 13, 2024
According to the Iowa Association of Realtors, in the state of Iowa, there were 32,441 single-family detached homes sold in 2023.

A glimpse behind the curtain of HGTV

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
January 24, 2024
According to Zippa, 83% of students say a teacher helped them improve their confidence and self-esteem.

LHS Teachers: their path to our classrooms

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
December 6, 2023
After an intensive six-hour day of pre-professional ballet training, Delaine Tyler, 12, studies independently as a part of the online school program.

Online school: Is it right for you?

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
October 27, 2023
Excitement for the fall season changes business practices and consumer behaviors.

The autumn advantage

Hadley Andersen, Editor-In-Chief
September 21, 2023
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