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The 2026 BPA National Conference will take place May 6-10 in Nashville, Tennessee. PC: Mark Langenfeld
Iowa lawmakers have commenced the 2026 legislative session, scheduled to last 100 calendar days. (PC: https://share.google/xubCNuyTw65AstkUD)
About 50% of teenagers aged 15-17 spend at least four hours on their phones daily.
President George Washington gave the first State of the Union Address; however, it was known as the “Annual Message” at the time. (PC: Wikimedia Commons)
Trending Stories
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A rendering of the competition swimming pool in the new Coralville Recreation Center & Natatorium, which will be opening in the summer of 2028. PC: City of Coralville

Liberty levels up: inside the new facility plans

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Each holiday possesses different visual symbols, many pertaining to light.

Winter Holidays

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Fareway has taken out a few checkout aisles to add six self-checkouts.

How self-checkout has impacted the workforce

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A 2025 Liberty graduate, Avery Riehl is currently double-majoring in Comparative Cultures and Politics and Nonprofit Leadership, Religion, & Social Change at Michigan State University. PC: Avery Riehl

From hall passes to lecture halls: navigating the transition from high school to college

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The 90,000 square foot building was annexed in 2018 (CCO)

The Ashes of Shiloh

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Students chromebooks show the amount of time left in their pass.

Thoughts on SmartPass - one week in

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President Donald Trump passes the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that changes financial aid. CC: Ken Klippenstein

Financial aid: the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

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Approximately 34% of U.S. high school students accelerate in at least one class by graduation.

Is accelerating learning worth it?

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“Senior backpacks” signify a graduating class’s farewell to childhood. In recent years, they have become a staple of the senior year experience.

Senior’s advice for college and high school

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Liberty students are stepping into the music scene. (PC: White Flower)

A change in composition

Meet the Staff!
Lexi Liu
Lexi Liu
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Alexandra is a sophomore at Liberty. This is her first year on staff! Alexandra plays volleyball and plans to manage the girls' soccer team in the spring. When she's not at school, she enjoys reading and spending time with family...

Rachel Matiyabo
Rachel Matiyabo
Reporter

Rachel Matiyabo is a sophomore at Liberty High School. Rachel is super excited to be apart of the newspaper staff because this is her first year! Outside of school, she enjoys baking, hanging out with friends, and listening to...

Eva Karam
Eva Karam
Reporter

Eva Karam is a sophomore at Liberty. This is her first year on the Live Wire staff. Eva wrestles and plays softball. Outside of sports, she loves to read, work out, and spend time with her family. Eva also loves to travel, especially...

Noorelaian Eltayeb
Noorelaian Eltayeb
Reporter

Noor is a senior at Liberty and this is her first year on staff. She enjoys making jewelry, practicing yoga, discovering new music, reading, and film-making. Her favorite pastime is exploring fashion catalogs and shows from previous...