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There's always a goal, or goals plural, as Libby Nachtrieb takes her talents and runs with them. Exploring different trades and often on the go she describes integrating all those interests within her newly opened shop, Queens Never Sleep, as legitimizing the effort. From cosmetology to crafting and more it's a non-stop creative process.

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With North Liberty Blues & BBQ rapidly approaching it feels appropriate to bring this episode out of the archive. Also, because Mosley's will be serving their delicious BBQ at the event again this year!

Sean Keller is doing work at Mosley's Barbecue and Provisions and this summer he's bringing his not-really-Carolina-style barbecue home to North Liberty. We got a preview of where he'll do his work with hickory, pork, time and a two-ton, custom-built pit.

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It's nearing the end of National Bike Month, but that doesn't mean you have to stop riding. Check out this episode from the archive that fits May's pedal power theme.

Nate Kullbom is a serious bike racer, going the distance to find racing opportunities near and far. After coming on board as the manager of Sugar Bottom Bikes around [now seven] years ago he has been working to bring riding events closer to home.

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While the question of where we go once we die remains contentious, there is an answer for where our organs and tissue can go to best serve those still living who are in need. Heather Butterfield, Director of Strategic Communications at the Iowa Donor Network, talks about how a single organ donor can help save up to eight lives, and a tissue donor can help fifty to three hundred people.

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A passion for food led the way as three friends, all chefs, decided to follow their shared dreams and open a restaurant together. The result? A modern American pub with new takes on classic dishes. General Manager, Ty Medema, talks about how he and partners Shane Durian and Zephaniah Leaton brought the Copper Boar to life.

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When it comes time to pass the torch the hope is that the person receiving it will be as dedicated as the one passing it along. At All Seasons Automotive, owner Jim Neff has found this opportunity with his son and longtime employee, Justin Neff. Mechanics born out of a passion for the trade, when it comes to cars, motorcycles and racing, their interests and pursuits are often aligned.

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Here's one from the archives, and well timed as North Liberty's aquatic center is presently looking for lifeguards as well as summer swim lesson coordinators.

Katie McGrane moved to North Liberty when she was in the fifth grade and spent her time immersed at the North Liberty's pools. When she turned 15, she earned her lifeguard certification and got her first job working at the pool. Now, she's a pool manager helping pool goers stay happy and safe.

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Mental health issues are the often overlooked and frequently misunderstood challenges that can affect any one of us. Whether because of genetics or due to trauma, lasting for a short or long term, mental illness does not discriminate. Karen Smith, who is a Mom on a Mission for Mental Health, knows this firsthand and is looking to share her story and educate others.

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It takes a village to raise a child, and nowhere is this more visible than in the efforts of the Lions Clubs of Iowa. Passionate about protecting children's vision, volunteers paired with the University of Iowa through Iowa KidSight offer free screenings across the state. KidSight Program Manager, Lori Short, was so moved by what she saw from the Lions' collaboration and sense of community that she started the North Liberty chapter.

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At the intersection of science and construction is oral surgery, at least for Dr. Kyle M. Stein of North Liberty Oral Surgery and Dental Implants as he describes his appreciation for the meticulous attention to detail needed while being able to work with his hands. And though his clinic is brand new, Dr. Stein has been in the field for well over a decade now.

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