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CONTENTS Welcome Letter ..................... 4 Civic Information .................... 5 Hitting the Right Note with Make Music Day ................... 6 Entertainment, Arts and Culture ............................................... 7 Wine & Brew .......................... 9 The Show Must Go On at William Jewell .................. 10
ON THE COVER Clockwise from top right: 1) Days of carnival fun await families at Liberty Fall Fest. 2) A plethora of unique and local shopping options are available downtown. 3) Liberty comes to life in the spring and summer with a variety of events like Liberty Fest, Cruise Nights and Popcorn in the Park.
It's All Good with Main Street Goods and Goodies ............ 12 Liberty Hospital Marathon Showcases Sites .................. 13 Market Fresh with Downtown Farmers Market ................... 14
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City Map .............................. 16 History & Heritage ................ 20
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he city of Liberty is a community with a marvelous legacy. The historic Square region includes a multitude of well-preserved homes and landmarks with an array of boutiques, specialty stores and locally owned restaurants. Downtown Liberty is a National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Communities, one of only a few in Missouri. The atmosphere is friendly, casual and nostalgic, making it the perfect place to relax and explore at your own pace. Liberty is also a modern city with an outstanding future in the northeastern section of the Kansas City metro area. Liberty has benefited from over $1 billion in new investment in the past decade and is complimented by the vibrancy of national retailers, independent merchant shops, museums, historic sites and a large variety of eateries. Liberty has the spirit and feel of a small town that offers the convenience and amenities of a big city.
Mark your calendar this year for a visit to Liberty. The city, Liberty Chamber of Commerce and Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc., host a yearlong calendar full of fun, family-friendly events. Visit the historic Jesse James Bank Museum, admire the beautiful statues and sculptures throughout the city or shop at the Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market every Saturday in May through October. There are also an abundance of recreational and cultural activities planned throughout the year. There is always something going on at the Liberty Community Center, Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty and at the many gymnasiums, parks and trails around Liberty. The Corbin Theatre, Symphony Orchestra, Community Chorus and the fine arts and athletic departments of William Jewell College and Liberty Public Schools all provide enjoyable events. Education and health care are proud hallmarks of the Liberty community as well. The Liberty Public Schools district is among the fastest growing school districts and is recognized among the top “high performing” districts in Missouri. William Jewell College is an NCAA Division II liberal arts college regularly honored by national publications such as U.S. News & World Report
and Forbes. Liberty Hospital is a state-of-theart regional hospital covering all medical specialties. Norterre, a master-planned, multigenerational community development on the hospital campus, includes a wellness center; assisted living and memory care residences; and short-term recovery, rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. Liberty is truly a destination. While visiting, check out VisitLibertyMo.com, it's your one stop for events, restaurants and fun things to do for kids and adults in the city. Whatever experience you are looking for, whether it is stopping by for a few hours, visiting for a day or putting down roots, I encourage you to explore Liberty! Proudly, Lyndell Brenton, Mayor
ADDRESSES & WEBSITES The Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. office serves as a welcome center at 117B N. Main St. Whether you are passing through or live in Liberty, stop by and visit the center. The Liberty Chamber of Commerce, 1170 W. Kansas St., Suite H, is another recommended stop. For more details about Liberty, visit the following sites: Tourism: Visitlibertymo.com City: Libertymissouri.gov Chamber of Commerce: Libertychamber.com Historic Downtown Liberty Inc.: Historicdowntownliberty.org 4
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CIVIC INFORMATION CITY OF LIBERTY With more than 31,000 residents calling the city home, Liberty is governed by an elected mayor and eight-member city council. Two representatives from each of four wards serve on the council. The city of Liberty’s website — libertymissouri.gov — is a wealth of information about city activities, resources and services including a citizen request service through a green “Let Us Know” button and online bill paying feature accessible on almost all pages throughout the site. Interactive maps are designed for users who want to quickly find detailed information about a specific portion of the city or compare information from several locations. CITY HALL 101 E. Kansas St., Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 439-4400 | libertymissouri.gov Community Center .................................................. (816) 439-4360 Fire Department, Non-Emergency ........................ (816) 439-4310 Parks & Recreation ................................................. (816) 439-4360 Police, Non-Emergency .......................................... (816) 439-4716 After-hours emergency .......................................... (816) 439-4700
CLAY COUNTY Liberty is the county seat for Clay County. Home to nearly 243,000 residents, Clay County is one of the largest counties in the state.
COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER 800 Haines Drive, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 595-4200 | clayhealth.com Clay County Public Health Center provides family health services such as the Women, Infants and Children program; immunizations; personal and environmental health services; records; and community development services. LIBERTY HOSPITAL 2525 Glenn Hendren Drive, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 781-7200 | libertyhospital.org All ages and stages of life are served by more than 330 physicians covering all medical specialties at this 226-bed state-of-the-art health care center.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1 Courthouse Square, Liberty, MO 64068 (816) 407-3600 | claycountymo.gov County Sheriff .......................................................... (816) 407-3750 Historic Sites ............................................................ (816) 736-8500 Parks Department ................................................... (816) 407-3400 Tourism ..................................................................... (816) 407-3659
As a public hospital, Liberty Hospital is governed by a publicly elected six-member board of trustees chosen by residents of the hospital district. Trustees serve six-year terms. In 2018, Liberty Hospital’s board approved the purchase ownership interests in Norterre, a multigenerational community featuring a healthy living center, skilled nursing, long-term care, memory support and rehabilitation. Located 20 minutes north of downtown Kansas City, Liberty Hospital serves Clay, Platte and Ray counties as well as the northwest Missouri corridor.
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unday, June 21, will be the longest day of 2020. And in Liberty, it might just be one of the most harmonious. For the fifth year, the city will join a global celebration of music and musicians on the summer solstice. Make Music Day started in 1982 in France when Jack Lang and his staff at the Ministry of Culture imagined a day when free, live music would be everywhere: street corners and parks, rooftops and gardens, storefronts and mountaintops. The decision was to perform on the day with the longest amount of sunlight.
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Now Make Music Day Liberty is a high note in the local arts and culture scene. This year’s event coincides with Father’s Day and performances across town will take place from about noon to 6 p.m. “We are going to focus on fathers,” Make Music Day Liberty Chairman Bill Stilfield said. “I want to see kids bringing their dads to the musical afternoon. It’s free and it’s something everyone can do together.” While the bulk of the music — and maybe even a harmonica jam session — will be at venues around the historic downtown Liberty Square, a few parks and businesses open their doors to performers. Because the solstice is a Sunday, Stilfield hopes to see local churches join in the music making. For more details, visit makemusicliberty.org.
ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS & CULTURE LIBERTY ARTS COMMISSION The Liberty Arts Commission continues its efforts to raise the artistic profile in the city. The group's efforts include public involvement in local arts and cultural activities as well as awarding art grants. Commission members also coordinate three community exhibit spaces used for displays of mainly two-dimensional art: • Liberty City Hall, 101 E. Kansas St.; • Liberty branch of Mid-Continent Public Library, 1000 Kent St.; and • Stocksdale Gallery of Art, 252 William Jewell College Drive, Brown Hall, second floor. Many of the exhibits feature local artists or artists connected to the city. For information about local artist news and exhibits, sign up for notifications through the Liberty Arts News Flash on the city website, libertymissouri.gov.
LIBERTY ARTS FOUNDATION The Liberty Arts Foundation is a separate nonprofit organization created in 2011 and committed to supporting all art-related endeavors that benefit Liberty residents. As funding becomes available through private donations and grants, the foundation supports projects of the Arts Commission, Liberty Symphony, Community Chorus, Corbin Theatre and other arts-focused organizations and individuals. One of the biggest projects spearheaded by the foundation is the creation of the China Slaughter Reading Park, which includes a sculpture unveiled in April of 2018.
LIBERTY PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE The 700-seat Liberty Performing Arts Theatre is located inside the Liberty Community Center at 1600 S. Withers Road. The space hosts a plethora of events produced by the Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Liberty Public Schools, local dance studios and other local and national organizations. The theater recently had upgrades to lighting and sound. To see what’s happening at the theater or to check out rental information, visit libertymissouri.gov/37/Liberty-PerformingArts-Theatre.
celebration, lots of children's activities and fireworks at Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty, 2200 E. Old Highway 210, formerly known as Fountain Bluff Sports Complex. For more details, visit thelibertyfest.com.
SUMMER BAND The Liberty Summer Band, an all-volunteer group of approximately 80 musicians, annually performs three free concerts during the month of June plus a performance in conjunction with a patriotic concert around the Fourth of July. The June concerts are usually scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays in front of the James S. Rooney Justice Center, located at 11 S. Water St. Concertgoers should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. In case of rain, concerts are held in the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre, 1600 S. Withers Road. To learn about concert dates and times, visit mo-liberty.civicplus .com/1500/Liberty-Summer-Band.
LIBERTY FEST Liberty Fest celebrates Independence Day each year a day before Fourth of July with food and fun for all ages including a veterans
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ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS & CULTURE CORBIN THEATRE The Corbin Theatre Company, located downtown at 15 N. Water St., is Liberty’s official community theater. The theater features numerous theatrical performances throughout the year in addition to regular live jazz nights, usually on the first Monday evening of the month, and other events including monthly poetry readings. Theatrical productions being featured in 2020 are: • “13 the Musical,” April 2 to 4; • “The Nerd,” April 17 to 19 and 24 to 26; • “The Laramie Project,” May 29 to 31 and June 5 to 7; • “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” Aug. 14 to 16 and Aug. 21 to 23; and • “The Savannah Sipping Society,” Oct. 16 to 18 and 23 to 25. To contact the theater, call (816) 529-4988 or email info@corbintheatre.org. For a complete schedule of events, visit corbintheatre.org.
FALL FESTIVAL Held on the fourth full weekend in September — this year Sept. 25 to 27 — the Liberty Fall Festival brings about 200 food
and craft vendors, carnival rides, a parade, local entertainment and much more to historic downtown Liberty. The Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers’ Market rounds out the festivities. The event is organized by the Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce. Visit libertyfallfest.com for more information.
LIBERTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA For more than 40 years, the Liberty Symphony Orchestra has presented the best in classical and pop music, and featured local musicians and composers. The symphony presents a series of four regular concerts annually and an educational concert for area youth at the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre. The symphony added a free community concert at the Woodneath Library Center and through a grant from the Arts Commission, the group plans to add more free concerts in the community. For concert dates and ticket information, visit libertysymphony.org.
LIBERTY COMMUNITY CHORUS The Liberty Community Chorus features the musical talents of a mixed choir open to singers 16 and older. Bryan Taylor of the Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale directs the chorus, which performs concerts in both the fall and spring. The nonprofit chorus is funded through member dues, ticket sales and donor support. For more information, visit libertycommunitychorus.org.
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PUBLIC ART Commissioned by the Liberty Arts Commission, six kinetic wind sculptures add to the landscape of two roundabouts — on College Street between Conistor Street and Blue Jay Drive — to improve the appearance of this retail area. The sculptures were created by Lyman Whitaker. Liberty Arts Commission also launched public art spaces throughout the historic downtown and other points around the city. The first sculpture purchased from artist Jacob Burmood, “Plumb Twisted” is now located at the Liberty Community Center. “Open Heart” by artist Matthew Duffy, a public favorite from the 2018-2019 rotating sculpture program by the Liberty Arts Commission, is now at the trailhead at Westboro-Canterbury Park on South Withers Road. Public art spaces around the historic Liberty Square rotate annually. In addition to rotating art, there are also currently three Great Americans sculptures around the downtown area. The newest, of Susan B. Anthony, is located on a corner in front of the County Administration Building at 1 Courthouse Square. The sculpture honors Missouri's ratification of the right to vote for women.
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BELVOIR WINERY A ghostly good time can be found at Belvoir Winery, at what used to be the Odd Fellows Home. Located at 1325 Odd Fellows Road, this venue is used for weddings, parties and public enjoyment. There are eight available wines — three reds, three whites, a rosé and a fortified wine. The property is believed by some to be haunted, as many of the standing buildings around are still closed to the public. Additionally, the upper floor of the main building has been converted into an inn for guests wishing to stay a while. For details visit belvoirwinery.com.
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The show must go on William Jewell College offers entertainment through live theater
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he college on the hill in Liberty has had a theater program for decades. While audiences are most often faculty, friends, family and alumni, the Garnett Peters Theater in Brown Hall on the William Jewell College campus seats 220 and often has room for more people in the audience. The liberal arts college offers bachelor’s degrees in theater, musical theater and education with speech and theater emphasis. Professor Nathan Wyman, director of the Jewell Theatre Company, and Chris McCoy, assistant professor of theater and the stage director for the Jewell Theatre Company, lead the program. Wyman specializes in stage design, production, scenery and lighting, while McCoy handles more of the directing. Together they create a team that provides students diverse experiences. “We offer professional productions,” McCoy said. “We offer comedies, musicals, dramas, … people will get a wide variety. To me, this is a chance to see the upcoming stars of tomorrow. We want to introduce students to challenges.”
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Wyman agrees with the word “challenge.” In November 2015, the company presented “The Metamorphoses,” a narrative poem by the Roman poet Ovid captured by contemporary playwright Mary Zimmerman. “We don’t shy away from challenging,” Wyman said. “We built a pool of water on the stage as the play requires. We brought in an engineer to make sure the floor could support it. As a
theater designer, that’s what we like to do.” McCoy said the department is adding a black box space next season. Wyman said Brown Hall used to house the college’s swimming pool and many Liberty kids used to take swimming lessons there, making it familiar to generations of locals. The new black box theater will seat around 60 and provide additional rehearsal space as well as the venue for an upcoming presentation of a comedy based on an ancient Greek play. “We also work with the music department, too,” Wyman said. “The students who want a
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ntiques galore and hidden treasures can be found in Historic Downtown Liberty's Main Street Goods and Goodies, 16 N. Main St. Since the fall of 2010, the shop has been family run, sharing a variety of vintage items ranging from Victorian to mid-century modern including furniture, glass, art, vinyl records, doll house furniture, children's books, candy and candles in addition to vintage buttons, locally crafted jewelry and antique shelves, tables, displays and more. “My family moved here when I was 11 in 1961,” said owner Gail Dugdale. Gail has spent her life collecting vintage items such as the pocket watch her father gave her on her 21st birthday and the half
tester bed she picked out with her husband years ago. “One of my favorite items was a mini pool table,” Gail said. “It was from the Prohibition era. Gambling was illegal, so they made it to accept change.” Her passion for antiques continued to flourish after marriage to Harry Dugdale. It was something they did together. “Harry was always doing this,” Gail said. “I took breaks to have children.” Children lead to grandchildren, and now Gail spends her days joyfully sharing the shop with her granddaughter Jordan Dugdale, who has been helping out since childhood. “I have a Victorian bed set, and my dining set is Victorian, too,” Jordan said, finding Victorian to be her favorite style, much to Gail’s surprise.
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Priding itself as a place for affordable antiques, the shop also is known as a candy store. Children and older generations can come with their pocket change and pick out sweets like root beer barrels from times gone by. “We also have candy and Totally Gross Soda that kids really love,” Jordan said. Gail also promotes friendliness to everyone walking through the door. Whether they are seeking additions for themed décor or are seeking an accent piece to add pizazz to a home or office, everyone is welcome. “Many people come in and browse,” Gail added. “We are very friendly to those people as well as our customers because you never know when they are going to become customers or who they’ll refer.” It’s more than just business and family, Gail added. They participate in community events including Wine about Winter, the summer Quilt Walk and beer crawl, October's Tea Walk and passing out candy to children on Halloween.
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Liberty Hospital Half Marathon
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ince starting in 2016, the Liberty Hospital Half Marathon has quickly become one of the community’s signature outdoor events of the spring and is the fastest growing race in the Kansas City area. Each year, thousands of participants push themselves through various elevations while taking in the sites of scenic historic downtown Liberty. Since 2018, the race has been part of the Heartland 39.3 series, a series created and organized by Kansas City Running Co. that features three half marathons in 10 weeks. Subsequent races are the Rock the Parkway Half Marathon in Kansas City and the Running With the Cows Half Marathon in Bucyrus, Kansas. In addition to a half marathon, the Liberty Hospital race also features the Jewell 5K, which is now part of the Heartland 15K as the Heartland races also offer 5Ks. Presented by Hy-Vee, all half marathon and 5K participants start and end at William Jewell College. The race atmosphere is one of fun and excitement, featuring music, race photos, shirts, chip timing, craft beer, swag from a slew of on-site vendors, finisher medals and post-race refreshments. Funds raised benefit the hospital foundation’s LiveWell grants, which are awarded to area nonprofit organizations to assist residents in need. To learn more, visit libertyhospital.org.
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Market fresh Themed events bring something new to Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market
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he Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market draws thousands to the Liberty Square every year, and this year those guests are in for a special treat. “We have a whole bunch of stuff planned,” organizer Shawn Garland said. “This year we are going over and above just having our wonderful farmers and makers.” Featured every Saturday morning May through October, Garland said each month the market will have a special theme such as history or art. Beginning in May, preservation and history take the lead with trolley tours funded by a city grant and historic walking tours showcasing of the roots of Liberty. Garland said the market is partnering with Garrison School Cultural Center, Clay County Museum and the city to determine what each week will feature and where each of the tours will lead. June is performing arts month. Make Music Liberty is partnering with the market to help bring sounds to the historic square. Other weekend performances will include dance and theatre through partnerships with Corbin Theatre, Liberty Arts Commission and local dancers. Health and wellness will be showcased in July. Garland said the city’s Parks and
Recreation Department will be involved and she hopes to forge partnerships with the local hospital and the county’s public health center. Animals will have a howling good time in August, which will be all about pets. The market will host pet contests, a pet parade and more activities yet to be determined. September will bring youth in education featuring Liberty’s 20 Under 20 innovators and partnerships with the local school district. Finally, as harvests begins to dwindle, Garland said the market will seek more local artists to replace vacant farmer booths for October, which will be all about visual art. To get involved as a theme participant,
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partners are encouraged to email Garland at farmersmarket@historicdowntownliberty. org. To apply for a booth, farmers and makers can visit downtownliberty.org and select the Farmers Market tab for applications. As if the fun-filled themes weren't enough, Garland said the market, which historically wraps around the Clay County Administration Building at the center of the historic Liberty Square, will also extend down North Main Street offering more booths.
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hether you are young or young at heart, Liberty's 10 parks covering more than 500 acres offer something for everyone. Residents and visitors can avail themselves of playgrounds, spraygrounds, tennis courts, ball fields, a dog park, disc golf course and many miles of trails for walking, running or biking. Funded by a use tax passed by city voters in April 2018, the 10 neighborhood parks, as well as the destination park, City Park, are gaining significant upgrades. For those looking for walking trails, there will be a chat loop trail at Arthur’s Hill Park and a pedestrian link at Clay Ridge. Jefferson/ Cates Greenway will gain swings and Westboro/Canterbury now has playgrounds for younger and older children. In City Park, located at 970 S. Missouri Highway 291, improvements include an all-inclusive playground, sprayground and other amenities so children of all abilities can have fun. PARKS & TRAILS DOG PARK: Dog owners and their fourlegged friends can make use of the Liberty Dog Park, a popular 3-acre fenced area in Stocksdale Park at 901 S. La Frenz Road. Thanks to a local Eagle Scout, the dog park also has a number of refurbished pieces of agility equipment. There’s even a 5,400-square-foot section dedicated to smaller dogs so everyone’s furry friend can romp. Amenities include agility obstacles, benches, shade structure, fire hydrant, water spigot, gated entrance and exit, waste bags and trash cans. TRAILS More than 13 miles of asphalt trails and 6 miles of primitive trails provide walkers and runners with citywide opportunities for recreation and fitness. Trails range from less
than a quarter mile to 2.5 miles, and many of the trails connect with neighborhood sidewalks. BIKE TRACKS: In Stocksdale Park, mountain bikers will find one of the region’s most extensive, single-track trail systems and the adjacent Walnut Woods Conservation Area. The park also features flow and pump tracks, each offering a different experience for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Many volunteers who are also members of the Urban Trail Co. and the Earthriders Mountain Bike Club provided the design and labor to build the tracks. The flow track is designed to create a rhythm for the bikers and involves less pedaling due to a largely downhill course. It provides bikers with more of an anaerobic workout than an aerobic one. Flow tracks are
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for bikers of any skill level or for any kind of mountain bike, no matter whether beginner or expert. The pump track offers a different kind of experience for park patrons. Pump tracks feature a series of rollers and berms that allow bikers to gain and maintain speed through the track without pedaling at all. Momentum is gained by pumping the track’s terrain transitions. DISC GOLF: Enthusiasts of a fast-growing sport can enjoy Bad Rock Creek Disc Golf Course, an 18-hole disc golf course in Stocksdale Park that is fun for all skill levels. Disc golf requires little equipment and appeals to sports people of all ages. CRICKET PITCH: Stocksdale Park also features a cricket pitch. On many weekends from April to mid-October, the Midwest Cricket League can be seen on the pitch not far from the main drive through the park. While there are similarities to baseball, there are differences as cricket is played with two teams of 11 players each. All the fielding team’s players take the field, along with two from the batting team and two umpires. SPRAYGROUNDS: Along with the new and improved spray park coming to City Park, the feature in Ruth Moore Park, 410 N. Morse Ave., was updated in 2017 with a firefighter theme. Admission to the sprayground, which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, is free. For more information on parks and trails, visit libertymissouri.gov/1714/Parks-Trails.
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CAPITOL FEDERAL SPORTS COMPLEX OF LIBERTY If it’s a sport, chances are it has been played at the renamed Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty, formerly Fountain Bluff Sports Complex, located at 2200 Old Missouri Highway 210. The venue has served up baseball, softball, flag football and soccer. The complex hosts leagues and tournaments, and also offers amenities not seen in other similar facilities. Sports amenities are the largest draw to complex, which are expected to increase as the bulk of the nine fields now are turfed. The turf allows for the seasons to be extended as well as play to resume quickly after rain. While many think of fishing as a summertime activity, it goes on all year long at the Capitol Federal Complex. The complex includes eight ponds managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Fish species found in the ponds include rainbow trout, bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish. For more information, visit libertymissouri.gov/91/Capitol-FederalSports-Complex.
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As a lover of the outdoors, Martha Lafite Thompson also would love what her dream has become. Independent of the city, the nonprofit Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary operates on 100 acres of land on the east side of Liberty at 407 N. La Frenz Road. Its mission is to offer engaging, hands-on environmental and natural science education for all ages; create biodiversity of native plants and animals through wise management of natural resources; foster understanding that all Earth’s inhabitants are part of a complex, interdependent ecosystem; and opportunities for quiet reflection and connection with the natural world. The nature center offers a variety of public programs for all ages, including summer camps and family daylong camps as well as private programs, birthday parties, scout groups, spring break camps and school field trips. Inside the center, there are handson exhibits, live animal exhibits, fossil displays and a bird-feeding station as well as restrooms, drinking fountains, classrooms and a gift shop. The interpretive center is open all year. Trails are open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. April through September and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. October through March. The sanctuary has approximately 4 miles of trails. There are two asphalt trails, one of which is ADA accessible. The area is open for hiking, nature study, birding, photography and more. A donation of $1 per person is suggested. Fees are charged for guided hikes and public or private programs. For more information, call (816) 781-8598 or visit naturesanctuary.com.
LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER The Liberty Community Center offers aquatics, fitness, as well as youth and adult community programs to help area residents and visitors maintain an active lifestyle throughout the year. With a day or summer pass or annual membership, anyone can take advantage of many of the fitness classes and amenities at the center, 1600 S. Withers Road. Facilities include two indoor pools consisting of a lap pool and warm water pool; two outdoor pools including a children’s fountain pool; an Aqua Zipline; hot tub; sauna; family locker room; and a secondary gym space to allow for CrossFit workouts. For more information, call (816) 439-4360 or visit libertymissouri.gov/172/ Community-Center.
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GOLF Both low handicappers and duffers have multiple options within minutes of Liberty’s downtown square. Liberty Hills Golf Club (Private) 18 holes, Par 72 19808 Missouri State H, Liberty (816) 781-3636 Shoal Creek Golf Course (Public) 18 holes, Par 71 8905 Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City (816) 407-7242 Hodge Park Golf Club (Municipal) 18 holes, Par 71 7000 NE Barry Road, Kansas City (816) 781-4152
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HISTORY & HERITAGE Liberty was established in the 1800s during western migration. The settlement became the Clay County seat in 1822 and was incorporated in 1829, making it the second oldest incorporated town west of the Mississippi River. In 1851, Liberty, which encompasses one square mile with the courthouse at the physical center of the city, was granted its first charter. Liberty is now home to multiple historic districts and more than a handful of individual properties on the National Register of Historic Places, a bustling downtown historic Square and surrounding areas full of boutiques and restaurants, three museums and many notable sites of interest. Thousands of documents and hundreds of artifacts detailing the stories of Liberty and Clay County’s history are available through the Clay County Archives and Clay County Museum and Historical Society, both of which are located downtown.
CLAY COUNTY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY Located on the historic Liberty Square in the heart of the city at 14 N. Main St., the Clay County Museum and Historical Society offers an array of exhibits and activities that explore the history of Liberty and surrounding cities throughout Clay County. Started in 1965, the museum is located in a historic building that had long been the home to drugstores. Activities offered include presentations, family events, open houses and study groups. The museum and historical society also hosts an annual homes tour, trivia nights and picnic. In the past year, the museum added an exhibit on the Battle of Liberty to its offerings. The exhibit includes a film made by Wide Awake Films that premiered at B&B Theatres in Liberty. The documentary examines a battle that took place in September of 1861, when Liberty and Clay County briefly became a focal point for the Civil War in Missouri. The exhibit runs through late 2020. The museum is open 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Contact the museum at (816) 792-1849 or visit claycountymuseum.org for more information.
CLAY COUNTY ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL LIBRARY Preserving the past for the present and future is what the Clay County Archives and Historical Library, located at 210 E. Franklin St., is all about. The facility has been collecting records since 1979. The archives contain hundreds of thousands of maps, photos, family histories, history books and other documents ideal for use in ancestral research. Volunteers and donations of materials of interest to historians are always sought. The archives are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; and from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. Contact the archives at (816) 781-3611 or fill out a contact form, available online at claycountyarchives.org.
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JESSE JAMES BANK MUSEUM On a February afternoon in 1866, the Clay County Savings Bank at 103 N. Water St. took its place in the annals of history by becoming the site of the first successful daylight bank robbery during peacetime in the nation’s history. While the perpetrators were never caught, the robbery was attributed to the James Gang headed by the infamous outlaw Jesse James. The bank robbery resulted in the loss of $60,000 and one man’s life. The bank is still standing and open for tours as the Jesse James Bank Museum. While peering into the original vault, visitors can imagine the fear felt by the frightened bank tellers inside. Among the furnishings is a rare Seth Thomas clock, one of only two known to exist. The clock is set for the exact time and date of the robbery, Feb. 13, 1866. The bank museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is $6.50 per adult, $6 per senior age 62 and older, $4 per child ages 8 to 15 and free for those younger than 8. To learn more, call the museum at (816) 736-8510. Another Clay County historic site with ties to James is his birthplace, now the Jesse James Farm & Museum east of Kearney. Visitors can view galleries of artifacts and take a guided
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tour inside the house where Jesse was born. The property is currently undergoing nearly $500,000 in renovations to further preserve the piece of American history. There is an admission fee. To contact the museum, call (816) 736-8500. For more information about these county-run sites, visit claycountymo.gov/ departments/public-services/historic-sites.
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LIBERTY JAIL HISTORIC SITE While imprisoned along with companions in the late 1830s, Mormon prophet Joseph Smith received three revelations that are included in the faith’s Doctrine and Covenants today. “While en route to their new venue, Smith and his followers escaped and left Missouri for the new Mormon settlement in Nauvoo, Illinois. From the late 1840s through the 1860s, an exodus of more than 70,000 Mormons passed through on their way to their ‘New Zion’ in Salt Lake City, Utah,” the city of Liberty website states. The jail site, 216 N. Main St., is now a visitor’s center. The attraction includes a reconstruction of the space where Smith was held. It is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday October through April. In May through September, the jail is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit lds.org/ locations/liberty-jail-historic-site or call (816) 781-3188.
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Started 20 years ago, Clay County African American Legacy is dedicated to educating and informing the community about the history and influence of African Americans in Clay County. CCAAL is housed in the Garrison School building, 502 N. Water St., purchased from the Liberty school district in 2003. The Garrison School was established in 1877 as Liberty’s only African American school. It became known as the best school for African American students in the state. Now known as the Garrison School Cultural Center, it was named in honor of William Lloyd Garrison, an abolitionist who served in President Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet. Listed as a historic landmark, Garrison hosts community events, exhibits and educational activities as well as annual Juneteenth and Kwanzaa celebrations. Juneteenth celebrations began in Texas, where it is an official holiday, but it is only one of a number of freedom day celebrations held on various dates commemorating the end of slavery across the country.
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Kwanzaa is a celebration that honors African heritage and is observed from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. For more information about CCAAL, visit ccaal-garrisonschool.org or search “The Clay County African American Legacy” on Facebook.
COURIER-TRIBUNE Since 1846, Liberty has had a newspaper operating under the motto, “Willing to praise but not afraid to blame.” It is the oldest continuously published weekly newspaper west of the Mississippi River. In February of 2017, the Liberty Tribune merged with two of its sister publications,
The Kearney Courier and The Smithville Herald, to form the Courier-Tribune. The CT traces its lineage to Robert Hugh Miller, who was just 19 when his Liberty newspaper’s first edition rolled off the presses. He owned the paper for 39 years. In Smithville, the CT traces its roots to 1888. In Kearney, the paper’s predecessors have a more than 85-year history. The Courier-Tribune’s current owner is St. Joseph-based News-Press & Gazette Co. The main office is located at 104 N. Main St., but the newspaper also has a satellite office in Kearney at 302 S. Platte-Clay Way. The CT’s print and e-edition publishes each Thursday, with additional news found
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CEMETERIES Mt. Memorial Cemetery was the first cemetery in Clay County other than family burial grounds and has been in use since the early 1820s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. Fairview Cemetery was established in 1857 and was so named because it overlooked fairgrounds to the south, where Union soldiers camped during the Civil War. In 1901, the old fairgrounds were acquired by the city to extend the cemetery. A contest was held to name the new cemetery, with “New Hope” chosen as the winner. The cemetery has strong ties to the city’s founders. Col. Alexander Doniphan, one of the most prominent statesmen and military leaders in American history, is buried there.
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EDUCATION LIBERTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Liberty Public Schools is routinely recognized for excellence in education. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education highlighted Liberty Public Schools for having exceptional growth in academics in 2019. As the mission reads, the district seeks to “inspire and equip all learners to discover their voice and unlimited potential.� District leaders do this by finding innovative ways to teach and assist students at all levels. To that end, this year the district implemented flexible learning days, where students can complete school work from home during inclement weather days and brought emotional support dogs into Liberty High School for students and staff. With an enrollment climbing above 12,800 students, Liberty Public Schools college and career readiness and high-achieving athletic and theater teams. The District Administration Building is located at 8 Victory Lane and can be reached at (816) 736-5300. For more details, visit lps53.org.
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regularly evaluates buildings, making sure student's have state-of-the-art facilities at their disposal. Students attend one of 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, an early childhood center or Liberty Academy, an alternative high school. This school year, Franklin Elementary School opened with new classrooms and kitchen space. Additionally, a new wing at Liberty North High School opened called Eagle Pointe. The wing features flexible learning spaces, a removable wall to a courtyard and overhead doors for combined learning opportunities. Still ahead are updates at Liberty High School. The school will boast a new Performing Arts Theater and fine arts department by August of this year. To its community and surrounding areas, Liberty Public Schools stands out for its high test scores, all-state fine arts participation, 24
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WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE Built on land donated by Dr. William Jewell in 1849,
William Jewell College originated as an all men's college before welcoming women in 1920. Today, the college is recognized as a top educational institution by magazines such as Forbes. As one of the earliest private four-year institutions, the campus is rich with history and constitutes one of Liberty's historic districts. During the Civil War, the campus housed soldiers and later bore witness to World Wars I and II. This year, the college added a master's of teaching and music theater degrees along with a civil engineering program. In addition to offering more educational
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programming, the college is also looking for ways improve students' social and emotional well-being. To help students feel more at home on campus, in August of this year, those in dorms will be allowed to have cats, dogs or fish as pets. Known as the “Critical Thinking College,” William Jewell strives to “educate our community to ask reflective questions, apply critical thought and act with purpose,” according to the mission statement on its website. Members of the community enjoy the college's big hill, which is great for winter sledding, outstanding fine arts performances and Cardinal football games that light up the stadium a few blocks from the Liberty Square. For more information about the college, call (816) 781-7700 or visit jewell.edu.
ST. JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL St. James Catholic Church has a long history in the city. The original church was built in 1847 and the congregation added a school in 1955. Since then, it has continued to grow and recently saw completion of a new sanctuary.
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summer programs and camps as well as leadership programs for schools, community groups and teams. Those attending the Leadership Energizer Programs focus on collaboration and communication while adult leaders help lead youth in using interpersonal skills. Having served hundreds over the years, these summer programs are very popular, feature fun themes and fill up quickly. For more information, call (816) 781-7733 or visit earnestshepherd.com.
NORTHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS' LIBERTY CAMPUS Northland Christian Schools' Liberty campus is located within Kansas City Church at 7700 N. Church Road, just outside Liberty in Kansas City. The school serves children in prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school enrichment activities include focuses in Spanish, music and technology,.Those interested can learn more by calling (816) 548-2222 or by visiting northlandchristianed.com.
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The school, located just past Liberty Commons shopping center at 309 S. Stewart Road, aims to teach students academically as well as spiritually, working in tandem with the church. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, it embraces the philosophy of educating the whole child. This includes emotional, intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical and social development. To learn more, call (816) 781-4428 or visit stjames-liberty.org.
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MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY Ranked as one of the best library systems in the nation, Mid-Continent Public Library System offers a plethora of resources, accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Liberty's branch, currently located at 1000 Kent St., is the second oldest library in the Northland (Excelsior Springs is home to the oldest). Originally opened on Franklin Street, Liberty’s library moved to its location on Kent Street after being purchased by MCPL in 1981 and construction in 1982. To keep up with growth and demand, Liberty will get a new library branch later this year. The new branch will be located about a mile south from the current location on Withers Road. The new facility will feature
a children's interactive play area, acoustic cloud-lined ceiling and park-like features. The current branch remains open during construction. In addition to Liberty branch offerings, Liberty locals and area residents often take advantage of additional programs at Woodneath Library Center, located just west of Liberty at 8900 NE Flintlock Road. The center boasts a coffee shop and features nationally-known speakers, regular workshops and has spaces available for those looking to host events. Additionally, the library system is working to renovate the historic Elbridge Arnold residence, which shares land with the Woodneath Library Center, into a Story Center. When complete, the Story Center will welcome youth and adults alike to hear and read stories.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS RECURRING EVENTS Jazz on the Square: 5:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Corbin Theatre, 15 N. Water St.; free Battle of Liberty movie and exhibit: ongoing display at Clay County Museum and Historical Society, 14 N. Main St. Garrison School Cultural Arts Center: changing displays and programming including Negro League Baseball and quilts, 502 N Water St.; www. ccaal_garrison.org
April 17-19, 24-26 — “The Nerd,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays at Corbin Theatre; $15. April 18 — Liberty Symphony season finale concert, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Performing Arts Theatre, 1600 S. Withers Road; $8.
June 26-28 — Corbin Kids Company presents “Aladdin,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Jewell Theatre; $12 adults, $5 for kids
April 25 — Cruise Night, 3 to 8 p.m., downtown Liberty
June 27 — Cruise Night, 3 to 8 p.m., downtown Liberty; free July 3 — Liberty Fest, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., Capitol Federal Sports Complex of Liberty, 2200 Old Highway 210; free July 16 — Game night and silent auction, 6 to 9 p.m. at Belvoir Winery, 1325 Odd Fellows Road; benefit for Clay County Museum
Liberty Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon Wednesdays May through October in the Feldmans Farm & Home parking lot, 1332 W. Kansas St.
SPRING April 2-5 — “A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder,” 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, William Jewell College Theatre Company; $5 for college students, $8 senior citizens, $12 general admission, free for high school students with current school ID April 4 — Big Bunny Bash, 2 to 4 p.m., Easter egg hunts, family celebration at Liberty Hospital, 2525 Glenn Hendren Drive; free
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July 24-25 — Corbin Kids Company presents “Once On This Island,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Jewell Theatre; $12 adults, $5 kids
May 6 — “Historic Figures of Clay County,” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., brunch at the Inn on Crescent Lake, 1261 St Louis Ave., Excelsior Springs May 13 — Butt Buster Smokin’ BBQ, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rotary Plaza at Franklin and Gallatin streets; fundraiser for Liberty Rotary Club May 29-31, June 5-7 — “The Laramie Project,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees at Corbin Theatre; $15 May 29 — Popcorn in the Park, 8:30 p.m. at Stocksdale Park; free May 30 — Cruise Night, 3 to 8 p.m., downtown Liberty; free May 31 — “Songs from the Broadway Stage” by Liberty Community Chorus, 2 p.m., St. James Catholic Church, 309 S. Stewart Road; free June 20 — Third Annual Liberty Quilt Walk, 10 a.m. to 3p.m., collect free quilt block patterns, downtown Liberty; free
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June 21 — Make Music Day, festival featuring amateur and professional musicians, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through the city; sponsored by Liberty Arts Commission; free
April 22 and 25 — Earth Day celebration from 1 to 2 p.m., hike and tree planting at Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary; $5
Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market: 7 a.m. to noon Saturdays May through September, 8 a.m. to noon in October; around Liberty Square
Moonlight Yoga: Led by Patti Stark, owner and teacher at Serenity on the Square, and held at nightfall of full-moon nights ( 9 p.m. May 7, 9 p.m. June 5, 5:45 a.m. June 20 for Summer Solstice sunrise yoga, 9:30 p.m. July 5, 9 p.m. Aug. 3 and 8:45 p.m. Sept. 2) at Stocksdale Park, 901 S. La Frenz Road
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July 25 — Cruise Night, 3 to 8 p.m., downtown Liberty; free Aug. 14-16, 21-23 — “Brighton Beach Memoirs,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, Corbin Theatre; $15 Aug. 22 — Dog Days of Summer Craft Beer Crawl, 3 to 7 p.m., downtown Liberty
Aug. 27 — BBQ Fundraiser Night, 5 to 7 p.m. at Earnest and Edna Shepherd Memorial Youth Center, 610 E. Earnest Shepherd Road; $10 adults, $5 children
Oct. 16-18 — 35th Annual Fairy Tale Forest, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary
Aug. 29 — Cruise Night, 3 to 8 p.m., downtown Liberty; free
Oct. 16 – 18, 23-25 — “The Savannah Sipping Society,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees, Corbin Theatre; $15
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For an up-to-date listing of special events in Liberty this week, pick up the latest edition of the Courier-Tribune newspaper or visit MyCourierTribune.com and look for the Special Events in Liberty calendar under the news section of the site.
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Oct. 31 — Trick or Treat Downtown, 5 to 7 p.m. at participating merchants; children can dress up and collect Halloween treats; free Nov. 28 — Small Business Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., downtown Liberty Dec. 5 — Brunch with Santa, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., Earnest and Edna Shepherd Youth Center; $10
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Liberty Chamber of Commerce 117 W. Kansas St, Suite H, Liberty 816-781-5200 libertychamber.com — Retail —
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1325 Odd Fellows Rd., Liberty 816-200-1811 belvoirwinery.com
18503 Highway 33, Holt 816-506-6101 tobaccobarnfarm.com
Historic Liberty Jail Visitors Center
2609 Glen Hendren Dr., Suite G-100, Liberty 816-479-4793 Norterre.org/laurel/ — Organizations —
Historic Downtown Liberty Inc. 117B N. Main St., Liberty, MO 816-781-3575 historicdowntownliberty.org
Brant’s Clothing 15 E. Kansas St., Liberty 816-781-6234 brantsclothing.com
James County Mercantile 111 N. Main St., Liberty 816-781-9473 jamescountry.com — Specialty Shops —
Bratcher Cooperage & Gifts 109 S. Water St., Liberty 816-781-3988
KC’s Finest Sports Cards, LLC 943 W. Liberty Dr., Liberty 816-429-7060 kcfinestsportscards@gmail.com
Main Street Goods and Goodies 16 N. Main St., Liberty 816-781-6839 — Theater —
Corbin Theatre 15 N. Water St., Liberty 816-529-4988 corbintheatre.org
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Liberty Hospital Offers MU Orthopaedics, Senior Living, Health and Wellness LIBERTY HOSPITAL FAST FACTS • 1,900+ employees • 330+ physicians • 15 primary and specialty care clinics Now in its 46th year of serving the health needs of the Northland, Liberty Hospital continues to maintain its commitment to the community by focusing not only on caring for you when you’re sick, but also keeping you and your family healthy and well.
NEWEST PARTNERSHIP MU Orthopaedics’ only location in the Kansas City area is at Liberty Hospital. MU Orthopaedics - partnered with the hospital’s array of services - delivers a progressive program of advanced care to orthopaedic patients of all ages in Clay County and Northwest Missouri. “Our partnership provides patients with access to academic medicine and clinical innovation,” David Feess, Liberty Hospital President and CEO, said. “Members of the MU clinical leadership team are on campus regularly 751326391
Liberty Hospital Half Marathon passes through Norterre.
to collaborate with the physicians and staff to provide advanced orthopaedic care to our community.”
SENIOR LIVING Located on the north side of Liberty Hospital’s campus, Norterre offers senior living and rehabilitation options close to home. The affiliation with Liberty Hospital allows Norterre’s residents the ability to stay within the same healthcare network and use the excellent physicians and quality care the hospital provides. Options include assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS The Aurora Health and Wellness Center at Norterre features three swimming pools, an indoor track and 150 exercise PAID ADVERTISEMENT
classes. In addition to offering stateof-the-art equipment and facilities for physical therapy/rehabilitation, the center also is open to the community for gym memberships. The Liberty Hospital Half Marathon/ Jewell 5K presented by Hy-Vee draws more than 2,500 runners from 25 states to historic downtown Liberty in March. Not only is the run/walk a good way to promote a healthy lifestyle for the participants, but it also raises funds for community LiveWell grants through the Liberty Hospital Foundation. These grants are distributed throughout the Northland to non-profit health and wellness initiatives. For details, go to www.libertyhospitalhalf.org. Visit us at www.libertyhospital.org and www.norterre.org.