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Welcome signs
City workers from various departments have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure Fairfield is ready when 25,000 RAGBRAI riders and support crew members roll into town on Friday. Last...
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On the waterfront
Kids and adults alike had fun canoing, and sometimes getting each other wet, on Bonnifield Lake Saturday afternoon as part of the canoe festival with Mark Stimpson. The event was part of the Blue...
View ArticleCalendar: July 23, 2013
TUESDAY Fairfield Municipal Band Concert, with 12-year-old harpist Audrey Kost, Central Park, 8 p.m. N.E.S.T. Classes, Jefferson County ISU Extension Office, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Call 472-4166. H.E.L.P.S....
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Fairfield Fire Department responded to a smoke detector going off at 811 W. Kirkwood Ave., at 2:11 p.m. Monday. The call was canceled at 2:13 p.m. Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at 2:22 p.m....
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Fairfield Police Department arrested Clifford Eugene Williams, 36, of 408 North B St., in the 400 block of North B Street at 11:26 p.m. Monday and charged him with disorderly conduct. Police log...
View ArticleGeorgia Institute of Technology; University of Minnesota; Drake University
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, Ga. — Nathan Hurley of Fairfield has earned a bachelor of science in computer science from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Hurley was among...
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The following court cases were processed at Jefferson County Courthouse. District Court Corbin Alan Hardwood, 19, had his placement in the low risk program terminated because he is out of state and is...
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18 new foods debut at state fair
DES MOINES — Happiness is new fair foods and treats set to make their debut at the 2013 Iowa State Fair Aug. 8-18 in Des Moines. The new menu offerings join the list of nearly 200 food choices...
View ArticleMarriage certificates
The following marriages were recorded at the Jefferson County Courthouse. Gerald Thomas Murphy Jr. of Fairfield and Reeta Kay Fifer of Fairfield, married June 15, 2013. Brianne Michelle Schmitt of New...
View ArticleRichland library wraps up summer reading program
RICHLAND — Richland Public Library will wrap up its summer reading program with an End of Summer Party from 4:30-5:30 p.m. July 30. The party will include snacks, games, prizes, stories and more. July...
View ArticleWilliam, Kate thank hospital for baby care
Prince William, Kate and their baby boy were spending their first full day as a family Tuesday inside a London hospital, thanking staff for their care but making well-wishers wait for a first glimpse...
View ArticleBlood drive July 31 in Keosauqua
KEOSAUQUA — Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will conduct a community blood drive from 3-7 pm. July 31 at the Keosauqua Senior Center. Walk-in donors are welcome, but those who would like an...
View ArticlePublic meeting
WEDNESDAY Fairfield City Council Ways and Means Committee — Fairfield City Hall, 3:30 p.m.: library solar project; ambulance service.
View ArticleLord’s Cupboard closed Friday
The Lord’s Cupboard of Jefferson County will be closed Friday for RAGBRAI. The Lord’s Cupboard coordinator Laura Cohen said the emergency food pantry will re-open as usual at 1 p.m. Monday.
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Irrigation system to be installed
Volunteers are needed to help install a drip irrigation system between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fairfield Community Orchard. Local expert Tom Barret will be leading the project. LISCO...
View ArticleCard shower set for Curtis
Virgil Curtis of Richland will be celebrating his 90th birthday Friday. In his honor, his family is having a card shower. Cards may be mailed to him at 403 Kelleff St., Richland 52585.
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Dey, Cerretani announce engagement; set wedding
Jo Ann and Victor Crouch and John and Coralee Dey of Fairfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Jodi Anne Dey, to Michael Paul Cerretani, son of MaryAnn Cerretani of Binghamton, N.Y., and...
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‘Annie Get Your Gun’ charming, energetic
Way Off Broadway’s newest production, “Annie Get Your Gun,” is a charming musical with the energy to beat even the traveling variety shows it depicts. From the dynamite opening number all the way to...
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Celebration planned for Jamison’s 80th birthday
Barbara Speer Jamison is turning 80 years old Aug. 2. Her children are hosting a celebration of this special birthday with a light lunch and a cake reception from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at the...
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Contes celebrating 25th wedding anniversary
Stephen and Peggy Metcalf-Conte will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary July 31. An open house will be hosted by their children from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Douds Community Center. Family...
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