An antique tractor ride, open to all alumni, will start at the Fairgrounds, tour the areas housing additions, tour through West Liberty and end at the Fairgrounds. If you don't have an antique tractor, but would like to participate, please contact Bill Cline - 319-627-2011 or Bob Cline - 319-541-2968. No fee is charged for […]
In conjunction with the All School Reunion, there will be an open house at various areas around town. This includes the West Liberty High School, Middle School, Simpson Memorial Home/Heath Manor, the Fire Station and New Strand Theatre which are open Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Railroad Depot Campus which includes museum, barn, […]
Following the Fair Parade which begins at 2:00 p.m., join others at the Picnic in the Park @ 3:00 p.m. One of Iowa's premier bands, the Eastern Iowa Brass Band will be performing followed by Jerry Kiwala's high school alumni chorus. Various community groups will be selling food and drinks. There will be a free […]
Join West Liberty's churches in celebrating "175 years of Faith and Family". A summer picnic is planned with buffet line open from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. weather permitting on the east lawn. CYG, a community youth group, will have ice cream bars for sale. Seating will be available both outside and indoors. Historical displays from […]
Celebration of our railroad heritage will begin at the Community Center with digital photos and a roundtable discussion from some of the former railroad workers or their relatives. Then join us at the Depot. From noon to 2 p.m. an Iowa Interstate locomotive will be on display to go through. The Depot will also be […]
The Fire Department will showcase 3 events starting at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. These events will be the U of I Air Care, Accident Rescue Extrication and a Burn Cell displaying fire and its challenges. Other activities include Fire and EMS displays, educational classes, fire gear and fire rescue PT races for […]
Join us at the Community Center for our annual Cemetery Theatre. Some well-known residents of the past will be portrayed by family members or volunteer actors. Always a crowd pleaser! Refreshments and social hour will follow the presentations. There will be a $5.00 admission fee.
The sixth annual Cemetery Theatre will be presented by the West Liberty Heritage Foundation at the Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2:00 p.m. Portrayals of some well-known residents will be presented. Light refreshments will follow. Tickets are available from W.L. Heritage members or at the door. Admission is $5.00.
The Depot Museum will be open at Heritage Park during the Holiday Open House. Stop in to view the museum and enjoy hot chocolate. A sleigh will be available outside for photo opportunities.
Interactive Puppet Tour! Learn about puppets and local history, all at the same time! With local children acting as puppeteers, Eulenspiegel will replay historical episodes in each of the following buildings in West Liberty’s Heritage Campus: the depot, barn, one-room schoolhouse, and Highway 6 cabin, with each building featuring a different style of puppetry. After […]