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Saving the Liberty Theater in Murphysboro

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The Liberty Theater in downtown Murphysboro opened it's doors nearly a hundred years ago. Now the theater is in need of much needed repairs and renovations.

But, back in 1998 the theater closed it's doors after an 85-year run.

Then city leaders decided to donate the theater to the theater board and now it's alive and growing again.

" It's been a lot of entertainment over the years for a lot of people. And so we hope to keep it," said Lois Murphy.

The roof is in bad need of repairs, along with the heating and air-conditioning system needs to be replaced.

To help raise the much need funds for all the work, the theater board hosted a fried chicken dinner fundraiser.

The Murphysboro Knights of Columbus Council #988did all the cooking and fixings for the meal, with all the proceeds going to The Historic Liberty Theater Fund.

"We can make a difference," said Bob Chambers of Vergennes. "We can all make a difference to keep our community connected from the past to the future, this theater is that. We can continue to share the experience with this generation and the next generation."

That is exactly what the theater board is trying to do, to keep the theater at the center of the community for family entertainment for many years to come.

"We do old movies here which the older people like. We do movies for the kids. We do concerts, weddings, birthday parties, seminars and whatever you can think of. So long as it is family oriented," said Murphy.

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North Liberty Community Library celebrates grand opening

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The ribbon is cut on at the newly expanded North Liberty Public Library on Sunday, September, 8, 2013 in North Liberty, Iowa. The library has just completed a $3.4 million expansion and has nearly tripled in size. (Adam Wesley/The Gazette-KCRG TV9)

Hushed voices are the typical volume of chatter at most libraries, but on Sunday the newly-expanded North Liberty Community Library was abuzz with families and children relishing the improved space.

Community leaders say the expanded library coincides with the rapidly expanding community and with nearly triple the space of the previous library, theres room for everyone.

Our goal was to have space for everyone and not have everyone on top of each other, said Jennie Garner, assistant library director.

The $3.4 million expansion gave more reading and bookshelf space for patrons of all ages and added a teen lounge, a childrens story time space, meeting rooms, more comfortable seating and additional technology.

Although the library, located in the North Liberty Community Center, had a small opening Aug. 12, a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the community on Sunday to check out the space while enjoying refreshments and childrens activities including a scavenger hunt and story time with local readers.

Garner said shes seen a stream of locals pop in to check out the nearly 18,000 square feet of space and enjoys their reaction to the upgrade. The librarys previous location was 1,400 square feet of space adjacent to the North Liberty Fire Station.

Its fun to see people just walk in and say wow, she said.

For Janet Peterson and her 5-year-old grandson, Trevor Peterson, the librarys re-opening is a relief.

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NCAA Football 13 Dynasty (UTSA) – Liberty Bowl vs Army – SERIES FINALE (Season 5) – Video

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1988 – Commercial – Liberty Mutual Payroll Deduction – Liberty for all! – Video

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Liberty Leopards bounce back for Cylar’s first win

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By Steve ruman

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Niles vs Liberty

It is often suggested that high school football teams show their biggest improvements between Weeks 1 and 2.

Liberty coach Kevin Cylar admits that perhaps it was the Leopards coaching staff which needed to step up Friday in a non-conference showdown with Niles.

Last week our kids, they came to play and they put everything out there, Cylar said. We (coaches) needed to step up our game.

Last week, it was just stupidity on our part. As coaches, we learned our lesson.

Cylar was referring to the lack of carries freshman Lynn Bowden received in the Leopards Week 1 loss to Salem. On Friday, Bowden got 23 touches, gained 132 yards, caught a 26-yard pass for a touchdown and had a 75-yard kickoff return.

Bowdens heroics, combined with an outstanding all-around effort by Asim Pleas resulted in a Liberty 42-33 home win over the Red Dragons (1-1).

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