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Free books to encourage children
First Baptist Church and Jefferson County Health Center hope to offer encouragement to children dealing with injuries and illnesses through special books being written and published locally. John D....
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Fairfield Fire Department received an alarm at 10:44 a.m. Monday for 2925 Salina Road. The alarm was canceled at 10:49 a.m.
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Fairfield Police Department arrested Cayne Lee Kerby, 20, of 901 W. Grimes Ave., Apt. 6, at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant for operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent. Jacob Shier, 32 of...
View ArticleMan swims across river, prompts rescue
A man who wanted to prove he could swim across the Detroit River from Canada to the U.S. after a night of drinking ended up prompting an international rescue operation. John Morillo told The Windsor...
View ArticlePakistan’s new hero Burka Avenger
Wonder Woman and Supergirl now have a Pakistani counterpart in the pantheon of female superheroes — one who shows a lot less skin. Meet Burka Avenger: a mild-mannered teacher with secret martial arts...
View ArticleGas well burns
An out-of-control natural gas well burned today off Louisiana hours after it ignited following a blowout, though authorities said there was no sign of a slick on the surface of the water. The Bureau...
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Jump in, water’s fine
A large white dog enjoyed playing fetch the tennis ball with her owner Saturday afternoon at Bonnifield Lake. She didn’t mind sharing the water with folks taking canoe rides, courtesy of Maharishi...
View ArticleWhite House: King’s immigration quip ‘unfortunate’
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — The White House says a Republican congressman’s comment about the achievements of young immigrants in the U.S. illegally is extremely unfortunate. Rep. Steve King of Iowa...
View ArticleEPA, DNR under fire for closed water meeting
DES MOINES (AP) — Environmental groups are angered that federal and state officials held a private meeting in Des Moines to talk about the state's enforcement of federal clean water regulations...
View ArticleFoundation donates money for sailor’s home
CEDAR FALLS (AP) — A foundation is donating $200,000 toward construction of a "smart home" for a disabled Cedar Falls sailor. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that the Columbia, Mo.-based...
View ArticlePower lines blamed for fatal Iowa plane crash
WATERLOO (AP) — The National Transportation Safety Board is blaming power lines for an eastern Iowa plane crash that fatally injured the pilot and his passenger. The board report issued this week says...
View ArticleCedar Rapids motorcycle crash victims identified
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) — Authorities have released the names of two people who were killed when the motorcycle they were on struck the rear of a semitrailer in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids police identified...
View ArticlePublic health offers free vaccination
Jefferson County Public Health included a letter about a new required vaccine to parents and guardians in student registration information mailed in Fairfield Community School District. Iowa has a new...
View ArticleHealth center reports good fiscal year
Jefferson County Health Center closed its fiscal year June 30 with a net income of $3.4 million. “It was a good year; better than last year, and last year was a good year,” chief financial officer...
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Railroad adds pedestrian crossings
Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crews are installing pedestrian walkways across railroad tracks at four crossings in Fairfield. “It’s a partnership between Fairfield and BNSF,” said Michael...
View ArticleAdvice for RAGBRAI Friday
Fairfield Police Chief and Ride Right Committee member Julie Harvey has issued the following directives for Fairfield residents – particularly those living along the bike route – to follow when...
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Funky chandelier
Circus-themed decorations started going up in Central Park today. On the northwest corner of the park, Paul Glossop erected a geotropic dome tent made with PVC electrical conduit and a surplus...
View ArticleCalendar: July 25, 2013
THURSDAY “Annie Get Your Gun,” production by Way Off Broadway, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. Jefferson County Republican Women,...
View ArticleTraditional Iowa, presidential success inspire Iowa State Fair butter sculptures
DES MOINES — The world-famous Iowa State Fair Butter Cow will share the spotlight this year with the majestic Lincoln Highway. The sculptures will be on display in the Agriculture Building’s 40 degree...
View ArticleBirmingham Library receives memorials, gifts
BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Library recently received several memorials and gifts. In memory of Delores Brown, given by Red Hat Ladies: “Let Love Find You” and “A Rogue of My Own” by Johanna Lindsey; and...
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