Last chance to participate in Hometown Rewards Program
Fairfield’s Hometown Rewards Program is coming to an end in August. According to program organizers, the Fairfield community has met 80 percent of its Hometown Reward Program energy reduction and...
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Bridge dedication
Local and area community members are invited to a dedication ceremony of the new Memorial Swinging Bridge in Jefferson County Park. Those attending should meet at the south end of the bridge at 3 p.m....
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Slechta, Way married in outdoor ceremony June 28
Margaret Rachel Slechta and Robb Arthur Way were united in marriage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Honey Creek Resort during an outdoor ceremony overlooking Lake Rathbun. The bride is the...
View ArticleIsraelis, Palestinians to U.S. next week for peace talks
An Israeli and a Palestinian official say preliminary peace talks agreed to after a shuttle mission by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry are to begin in Washington on Tuesday. Israeli-Palestinian...
View ArticleFire
Fairfield Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at 1601 Pleasant Plain Road at 5:38 a.m. today. Firefighters investigated and returned to the station at 6:06 a.m.
View ArticleKorean War foes gather in North Korea to remember war
Two decorated U.S. war veterans who survived one of the worst battles of the Korean War found themselves among former foes at a memorial ceremony Thursday as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un launched...
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Trampolinists compete at nationals
Twelve Fairfield trampolinists competed in the USTA National Meet which was held from June 18-22 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Five of the Fairfield Parks and Recreation sponsored gymnasts scored in the...
View ArticleBooth to honor Kathlynn Shepard
A group known as “Kathlynn’s Hope” will stop in Fairfield Friday along with the RAGBRAI riders and their support staff. The group is attempting to change sex offender sentencing laws in Iowa after...
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Strumming along
Rebecca (Karlson) Haven wrote and rehearsed songs in Chautauqua Park Tuesday morning. A guitar player, vocalist and music lover, Haven said she has sung and played the guitar “my whole life.” Haven...
View ArticleOfficers fired after Iowa hazing inquiry
IOWA CITY (AP) — An Iowa trooper and a gaming enforcement officer are seeking their jobs back after being fired earlier this year following an investigation into a 2008 hazing incident at a police...
View ArticleMan convicted of murder in theater killing in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA (AP) — A jury has convicted a 26-year-old man of murder and robbery in the death of the manager of an adult theater in Ottumwa. The Ottumwa Courier reports the jury deliberated an hour Tuesday...
View ArticleEthics charges filed against Washington County Attorney
WASHINGTON, Iowa (GTNS) – Washington County Supervisors Jack Seward Jr. and Bob Yoder, along with their personal attorney and former Washington County attorney, have filed an ethics complaint against...
View ArticleVolunteers still needed
Area procrastinators can still volunteer during Friday’s RAGBRAI visit to Fairfield. According to organizers, volunteers are needed in three areas: • Work a few hours on a shift between 10 a.m. and 8...
View ArticleSpecial schedule for events Friday
Fairfield residents should note the following information regarding services on Friday when RAGBRAI is in town: There will be several road closings. A complete list of road closings appeared in the...
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Putting on final touches
With less than 48 hours until the first of 25,000-plus RAGBRAI riders and support crew members roll into town, local artists and volunteers frantically continued the preparation process Wednesday...
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Decorative tree
A dead tree near the center of Central Park has been partially painted to serve as an autograph structure for RAGBRAI riders who will arrive Friday. Brightly colored Sharpie markers will hang from the...
View ArticleVideographers sought for RAGBRAI
The Fairfield Media Center needs volunteers to help document RAGBRAI events and people Friday and Saturday. Take some video of any RAGBRAI action in Fairfield, no matter how short in length and upload...
View ArticleVacation Bible school programs at Fairfield Friends, Stockport, Packwood
Vacation Bible school in Stockport Stockport vacation Bible school for prekindergartners through fifth-graders will be 6:30-8 p.m. Monday through Aug. 2 at the Heritage Events Center. Fairfield...
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Mission trip fundraiser
Members of the First Baptist Church youth mission team: the Rev. Chris Paul, youth leaders Jason Crandall and Mark Copeland and students Chance Crandall, Sage Crandall, Chris Workman, Jacob Copeland,...
View ArticleCalendar: July 26, 2013
FRIDAY Because of RAGBRAI’s overnight stop in Fairfield, some regularly scheduled events might not be held. Call ahead to check. RAGBRAI overnight stop in Fairfield. Information:...
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