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Open house Sunday for Tygart’s 90th birthday

January 19, 2015, 10:34 am
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Pearl Tygart of Fairfield will celebrate her 90th birthday during an open house 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Fairfield Senior Citizen Center. Mrs. Tygart’s birthday is Jan. 27. The open house is being hosted by her daughter Ginny Ann of Iowa City and her son Richard and wife Alicia of Fairfield. No gifts are requested. Cards can be sent to Mrs. Tygart at 2902 W. Jeffeson Ave., Apt. B, Fairfield 52556.
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Red Kettle Campaign tops goal; donations still welcome

January 19, 2015, 10:34 am
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The Salvation Army will be able to continue helping Jefferson County residents this year after a successful Red Kettle Campaign was held the last week in November through Christmas Eve. “Due to the generosity of the Fairfield community and the work of many volunteers, we exceeded our goal of $24,000,” said the Rev. Joe Phipps, pastor of First Presbyterian Church and volunteer coordinator for the local Salvation ...
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Large bird attacks jogger

January 19, 2015, 10:35 am
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SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon jogger thought someone knocked him in the head or he got hit by lightning or may have suffered a stroke when he felt a big blow to the head last week as he was jogging in Bush’s Pasture Park. When the 58-year-old man, Ron Jaecks of Salem, was struck a second time he saw a large winged animal he thought was a massive bat. Willamette University biology Professor David Craig told the ...
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‘Selma’ stars march for MLK day

January 19, 2015, 10:36 am
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SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Oprah Winfrey and fellow actors from the movie “Selma” marched with hundreds in a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., one of many events around the nation ushering in today’s federal holiday for the slain civil rights leader. Remembrances of the King legacy come amid somber reflection by many on incidents in which unarmed black men were killed by police in recent months, spurring protests and ...
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Panthers knock off Trojans 58-48

January 19, 2015, 10:36 am
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MT. PLEASANT – The SEC girls’ basketball race got a little more interesting on Friday night, when the Mt. Pleasant girls handed Fairfield their first loss in conference play by the final score of 58-48. Everyone in the building seemed to know what was on the line in Friday’s showdown, especially Panther fans who knew Mt. Pleasant could not afford another conference loss if they wanted to keep their conference ...
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Cambridge associates receive business coach designations

January 19, 2015, 10:37 am
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Nearly 20 Cambridge Investment Research Inc. home office associates have obtained the Registered Corporate Coach designation from the Worldwide Associate of Business Coaches. The designation is a global credential awarded to professionals who have learned key principles, skills and techniques for coaching effectively in businesses and organizations. The following Cambridge associates are recent graduates of the ...
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Iowa courts expand their successes

January 19, 2015, 10:39 am
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This is a legislative update from Sen. Rich Taylor, representing Henry and Lee counties and portions of Washington and Jefferson counties. The following is his report for Week One of the 2015 Iowa Legislative session. The Chief Justice of Iowa’s Supreme Court, Mark Cady, told legislators this week that Iowans can be proud of our state’s court system, which is one of the best in the nation. The top priorities of ...
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Public Meetings

January 19, 2015, 10:40 am
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MONDAY Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees — Fairfield Public Library conference room, 5:15 p.m.: call to order; public address; approval of minutes; approval of bills; communications; report of librarian; report of committees; unfinished business; new business. TUESDAY Batavia City Council — Batavia City Hall, 6 p.m.: roll call; approve or amend agenda’ budget workshop. WEDNESDAY Fairfield Beautificati...
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Fairfield boys drop two at home over weekend

January 19, 2015, 10:47 am
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The Fairfield Trojan boys’ basketball team was in action this weekend, with a pair of games on Friday and Saturday night. The Trojans were in the midst of a four-game home stand, so these two games were important. The Trojans just couldn’t get over the hump, though. They dropped both games this weekend, one to Mt. Pleasant, 53-45, and one to Iowa Mennonite School, 56-51. Mt. Pleasant 53, Fairfield 45 A great ...
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Iowa pastor dons fancy boots to lead ‘Cowboy Church’ service

January 19, 2015, 11:37 am
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OSAGE (AP) — The pastor wore fancy boots and churchgoers' broad-brimmed hats perched on the edges of pews. They were signs of the "Cowboy Church" service held every third Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church in the northern Iowa city of Osage. Guitars, banjoes, accordions and a lot of singing are heard instead of organ music, because "Cowboy Church" is "not like a stuffy church service," said Rev. Paul ...
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Sioux City teen wants to follow in King’s footsteps

January 19, 2015, 11:39 am
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SIOUX CITY (AP) — Seventeen-year-old Xavier Scarlett says he notices eyes following him whenever he enters a store or whenever he’s on the streets at night. He’s president of his Iowa high school’s National Honor Society and captain of the basketball team, but Scarlett told the Sioux City Journal that he’s still thought of as a black, male teen who must be watched carefully. He says he wants to follow in the ...
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Reminder: Ledger seeks events for InfoGuide

January 19, 2015, 11:40 am
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Local clubs, churches, schools and other organizations are asked to provide information about their upcoming special events to The Fairfield Ledger for the 2015 Events Calendar section of its 12th annual Fairfield InfoGuide by Tuesday. Information should include the name of the event, the sponsoring organization, date, time, location, details and a phone number, email address or website address to contact for ...
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Police search for suspect in Marshalltown homicide

January 19, 2015, 11:41 am
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MARSHALLTOWN (AP) — Authorities are searching for a 19-year-old man they believe is responsible for the shooting death of a 20-year-old Marshalltown man. The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports the fatal shooting was reported after 11 p.m. Saturday. One of the other people at the home reported the shooting. The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he died shortly after midnight Sunday. His identity ...
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Supervisors approve RUSS exit agreement today

January 19, 2015, 11:42 am
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The Jefferson County Supervisors unanimously approved the Regional Utility Services System’s exit agreement, allowing Mahaska, Washington and Wapello counties to break free from RUSS. This comes after those counties recently vetoed the construction of a new sanitation system in Moar/Powdertown. According to Iowa Code, each member county must agree to approve the funding of any new projects. “Any one county could ...
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Public questions legislators Saturday

January 19, 2015, 11:47 am
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Local elected representatives answered questions from their constituents Saturday morning during the first Legislative Breakfast of the year at the Best Western Fairfield Inn. The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, which began with a breakfast and then proceeded into a question-and-answer segment. Republican State Senator Mark Chelgren was joined by Democratic State Representative Curt Hanson ...
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

January 20, 2015, 9:54 am
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TUESDAY Technology Tuesday, “iPad 101,” Fairfield Public Library, 6 p.m. Registration and refundable deposit required at the library’s front desk. Eagles Auxiliary, Fairfield Eagles Club, 7 p.m. NEST Parenting Classes, Jefferson County ISU Extension Office, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Information: 472-4166. Children’s Vaccination Clinic, Jefferson County Public Health office, 1-4 p.m. Call 472-5929. Golden Speakers Toastmaster...
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Farminar series continues

January 20, 2015, 9:54 am
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AMES — Practical Farmers of Iowa’s farminar series is continuing. The free webinar series is offered each winter to help farmers learn about business and production issues that matter to them from the convenience of their homes. The interactive webinars — called farminars — occur from 7-8:30 p.m. each Tuesday through March 31. They are led by farmers, are open to everyone and allow participants to ask questions ...
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Southeastern Community College; Universal Technical Institute

January 20, 2015, 9:56 am
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SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEST BURLINGTON — Several area students have been named to the Southeastern Community College Fall 2014 semester dean’s list. The students include: Katherine Van Antwerp of Agency; Collin Robison of Cantril; Jennifer Whippie of Bonaparte; and Amber Vance and Haley Aeon Harris-Vandenberg, both of Farmington. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must have attempted a minimum of ...
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Wit & Wisdom Club

January 20, 2015, 9:57 am
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WIT & WISDOM CLUB The Wit & Wisdom Club of Fairfield held its January meeting Friday at First Baptist Church. Hosts for the evening were Greg and Julie Hanshaw; assistants were Mike and Sue Carr and Ray Woody. President Bob Keller called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., and asked the acting secretary/treasurer for the evening, Dan Reneker, to read the minutes of the two previous meetings and to give the treasurer’s...
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Art association celebrates art, exhibitors Sunday

January 20, 2015, 9:57 am
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The Fairfield Art Association begins its 49th year with a new event for its current and prospective members and guests from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. “Celebrating Art & Canvas Exhibit Artists” will take place in the convention center’s Main Gallery and atrium. Creative fellowship will be enjoyed as appetizers, desserts, wine and beverages are served. A presentation will begin at 2 ...
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