131: Where the Fun Doesn't Gutter
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What starts as a simple game has a way of turning into something bigger; a place to gather, compete, celebrate, and laugh a little louder than usual. brings that energy to North Liberty with lanes, lights, and a lot of unexpected extras. Envisioned by owner Max Albrecht, it’s part competition, part hangout and part community experiment. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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130: A Good Time on Tap
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A neighborhood bar can be many things — a place to unwind, a place to celebrate, and sometimes where half the week’s best stories begin. For nearly two decades, Amanda Lynn-Hruby, her husband John and their team, have kept that spirit alive at with home-cooked food, lively theme nights, and the kind of welcoming chaos only a true local hangout can offer. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new...
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129: Birds of a Feather, North Liberty Together
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Sometimes, all it takes to connect with nature is a quiet moment and a handful of seed. in North Liberty is helping folks rediscover the wonder right outside their windows. Manager Isaac Caron and his team are bringing people and wilderness together—one feeder, one bird song, and one curious visitor at a time. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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128: Loteria, Better than Bingo
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A warm meal, a welcoming space, and a full calendar of community events—this local spot offers more than meets the eye. In the heart of it all is Sarahi Rayo, owner of . From early breakfasts to lively nights, her and her team/family are creating something that feels like home. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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127: Say it Forward
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Some kids just need a little extra support to unlock big potential. At , families are finding a team ready to help their children thrive. Founder, director and speech-language pathologist Sonia Strueby, has helped create a space where small steps in speech and learning add up to big leaps in confidence. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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126: Morning Radio with a Local Frequency
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Every weekday morning, Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson step into the studio and start a conversation that feels like it could happen at any kitchen table in the area. Their show, The Morning Scramble on , is built on instinct, timing, and a real connection to the people listening. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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125: Third Generation, First-Hand Care
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In a shop filled with colorful, vibrant life and memories, Jordyn Christopherson brings generations of care to every stem and bloom. At the , she carries forward the Sueppel legacy. From local regulars to our own mayor, she knows the names—and the needs—of the people who walk through her doors. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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124: A Brick, a Beam, a Ballard
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Inside one of North Liberty's oldest buildings, architect Andrew Ballard is designing what's next. With , he turns complex projects into purposeful, enduring spaces. His approach favors curiosity, clarity, and collaboration, with a style shaped as much by experience as it is by intent. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and home to solar energy and tech startups, and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
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123: The Answer My Friend is Wattage from the Wind
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More than half of Iowa's energy comes from the wind, which is significant and worthy of rerunning this episode about wind energy. Iowa is second in the U.S. for the production of wind energy and stands mightily with the top producers worldwide. For Jesse Bermel, Director of Midwest Developments at , this is a point of pride. Having discovered his own passion for conservation through his grandparent’s garden, Jesse works with communities toward responsible development for a more sustainable future. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national...
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122: It Takes a Village… and a Sense of Humor
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Parenting is equal parts joy, chaos and mystery. For North Liberty dad, Kyle Sommers, it was also the perfect inspiration for his first book. Illustrated by fellow North Libertarian, Allison McClain, The Oohs and Ahhs of Parenting captures the funny, frustrating, and all-too-familiar moments of raising kids, with enough charm for the whole family. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies, home to tech startups and entrepreneurs getting their big ideas off the ground. Get to know your new business community.
info_outlineIt’s easy to become overwhelmed by options for giving. With so many charities and so much need, it can be difficult to know where funds might serve best. The Community Foundation of Johnson County helps ease the process by offering a catalog for giving, as well as making sure those gifts get to where they need to go. As president and CEO, Shelly Maharry says, “There’s a place for everyone at the Community Foundation.”
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