NEWS & EVENTS

The latest from the group...

Welcoming Week starts tomorrow!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR WELCOMING WEEK EVENTS

Welcoming week is celebrated across the county as a time when "organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity." That's right up our group's alley!

This year, the City of North Liberty is hosting an event on Thursday, September 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. outside of City Hall. The event will include a food truck from El Azul, free Welcoming Week yard signs, the Midwest Chinese Academy’s bilingual Chinese Mobile Library, and an interactive world map where attendees can pin where home is to them. Additionally, the public is invited to bring a memento that reminds them of home to share as part of a video compilation, Mementos from Home. Participants will receive a gift card for sharing for 3-5 minutes about their memento.

Of course, be sure to wear your North Liberty: And Justice for All Shirt if you attend!

Read more about the event in this news post from the City and on the Facebook event.

More Welcoming Week events in Johnson County can be found here.

T-SHIRTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

Visit our Raygun custom site here to order blue or white "North Liberty: And Justice for All" shirts in adult sizes S-XXXL. Shirts are $16. The store will remain open as long as orders are happening, so tell your friends and neighbors!

Questions? Email arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.`

Healthy Kids food distribution, candidate questionnaire, and more!

THE CITY IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD

North Liberty is partnering with Johnson County for a free grocery distribution event for low-income families with children ages 4-18, and they are looking for volunteers! Set up begins at noon and the distribution will take place from 2 until 6pm on August 20, 2025. Sign up to volunteer here.

The City hopes to serve 1600 children in those four hours so please spread the word to area families. Download a flyer here with versions in English, Spanish, French and Swahili. Learn more.

Questions? Email Abbi Cobb at acobb@northlibertyiowa.org.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO KNOW FROM CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES?

Anti-racism, social justice, and equitable policies for all people in North Liberty depend significantly upon the representation, commitments, and agency of elected officials. Elected city leaders have the power to develop policies and budgets that create an equitable environment in policing, housing, access to services, and business infrastructure of North Liberty. On November 4, 2025, North Libertarians will elect a mayor and two city councilors for the next four-year term, and once again our group will survey candidates to collect information on platforms as they relate to anti-racism and social justice, and to provide North Liberty voters with information to inform their voting decisions.

If you could ask candidates anything about anti-racism and social justice in North Liberty, what would it be? Submit your question ideas for the survey to arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

SPEAKING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION: ARE YOU NORTH LIBERTY'S NEXT CITY COUNCILOR?

Have you ever thought about serving your community at a deeper level, helping to build our city into a more just and equitable community? Running for city council is an impactful way to do that.

Our city is governed by a city council of five of our neighbors, plus a non-voting mayor (also a North Libertarian, of course). City councilors serve four-year terms. On November 4, 2025, we will elect a mayor and two councilors for the next term.

Here are some frequently asked questions from the Secretary of State about running for office. Candidates who would like to be on the November ballot will need to collect 50 signatures and file papers before September 18.

Want to know first-hand what is involved in being a North Liberty city councilor? Email Councilperson Erek Sittig at erek.sittig@northlibertyiowa.org.

Thanks for considering! Reach out to arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com if this group can help.

T-SHIRTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

Questions? Email arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

Next meeting! Plus are you North Liberty's next city councilor?

GROUP MEETING!

6:15-7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

NOTE UPDATED LOCATION: Training Room next to Council Chambers, City Hall

360 North Main Street, North Liberty

Bring yourself, your ideas, and your motivation for a just and equitable North Liberty.

RSVP if possible on the Facebook event.

Questions? Email arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

ARE YOU NORTH LIBERTY'S NEXT CITY COUNCILOR?

Have you ever thought about serving your community at a deeper level, helping to build our city into a more just and equitable community? Running for City Council is an impactful way to do that.

Our city is governed by a city council of five of our neighbors, plus a non-voting mayor (also a North Libertarian, of course). City councilors serve a four-year term. On November 4, 2025, we will elect a mayor and councilors for two seats for the next term.

Want to know first-hand what is involved in being a North Liberty city councilor? Email Councilperson Erek Sittig at erek.sittig@northlibertyiowa.org.

Thanks for considering! Reach out to arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com if this group can help.

T-SHIRTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

Questions? Email arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com.

ABOUT THIS GROUP

The Anti-Racism & Social Justice group in North Liberty, Iowa, is open to anyone living, working, learning, worshiping, or with a similar active investment in our city.

We envision North Liberty to be a community where every person thrives, belongs, and is celebrated.

Through collaboration and connection we:

Celebrate diversity
Advocate for our neighbors
Amplify voices
Open hearts to our common humanity
And cultivate a culture of kindness

Stay connected on Facebook, and reach the group admins by emailing arsjnorthliberty@gmail.com. Visit us online at www.arsjnl.org.