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North Liberty's Beat the Bitter Festival Warms Winter Spirits

1/21/2025

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North Liberty, Iowa, is warming hearts and spirits with its annual winter festival, Beat the Bitter, launched in 2016 to chase away winter blues. This vibrant celebration includes fun-filled events like the Fire & Ice spectacle, a spirited 5k run, and a cozy Snuggie Crawl. Last year, over 3,000 attendees joined the festivities, mirroring the city's growth from 18,000 to 21,000 residents.

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Story summary

North Liberty, Iowa, is warming hearts and spirits with its annual winter festival, Beat the Bitter, launched in 2016 to chase away winter blues. This vibrant celebration includes fun-filled events like the Fire & Ice spectacle, a spirited 5k run, and a cozy Snuggie Crawl. Last year, over 3,000 attendees joined the festivities, mirroring the city's growth from 18,000 to 21,000 residents.