Congregate Meals: July 29-Aug. 2, 2013
The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Fairfield senior center and at noon Monday, Wednesday and...
View ArticleFairfield Summer Lunch Menu: July 29-Aug. 2, 2013
Fairfield Community School District is serving a free lunch to all children ages 2-18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug. 9 at Pence Elementary School. The menu for the...
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Williams hosting annual free day lily tour Sunday
Lila Williams will host her sixth annual free day lily tour from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at 2257 Marigold Blvd. Williams has hundreds of pastel day lilies, including Stout Award winners. She has Vanilla...
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Dance workshop
Four dancers from LeCygne Dance Academy, Sesali Martin, Sophia Mineart, Carin Corrick and Rose Rankin, participated in a ballet dance workshop led by Russian ballet drector Valery Lantratov June 29....
View ArticleGovernor commissions review of agent’s firing
Gov. Terry Branstad appointed a former Iowa Supreme Court justice on Friday to independently review the firing of a criminal investigator who was removed from duty days after complaining about the...
View ArticleIllinois man faces another charge in Iowa
A 36-year-old Illinois man already accused of stalking, domestic abuse and other crimes has been charged with extortion in Iowa. Jeffrey Graves, of Moline, Ill., has been held in Scott County Jail...
View ArticleThe Taylor Report by Sen. Rich Taylor
This is a legislative update from Sen. Rich Taylor, who represents Henry and Lee counties and portions of Washington and Jefferson counties. Iowa’s growing economy has allowed us to cut taxes while...
View ArticlePublic meeting
MONDAY No meeting — Jefferson County Board of Supervisors. TUESDAY Jefferson County Conservation Board — Nature Center, Jefferson County Park, Fairfield, 4 p.m.: open discussion with special...
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Seeing the sights
By 10 a.m. more RAGBRAI bicycle riders arrived in Fairfield but there was still room to ride around the square on the blocked off streets.
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Chewin’ the fat
Because cyclists were just beginning to come into Packwood and the line at the food booth was just starting to form, Packwood locals Fred Wells and Don Snakenberg took time to chat on a hay bale....
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Breakfast for bikers
Many RAGBRAI riders stopped at the food booth in Packwood before heading to Fairfield. More than 225 Packwood community volunteers were serving ham and cheese croissants, grilled chicken breasts,...
View ArticleEarly-bird cyclists arrive in Fairfield
Early-bird RAGBRAI bicyclists appeared at Central Park and around the Fairfield square by 9 a.m. today. “I left Osky at 6 a.m., so it’s about a three-hour ride,” said Mark Stanek of Ottumwa. “Today...
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Riders roll into town
Early morning rain didn’t prevent RAGBRAI riders from starting their trek from Oskaloosa to Fairfield this morning. Riders reported the heaviest rain had stopped by 5 a.m. in Oskaloosa and many...
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Going down the road
Early morning rain didn’t prevent RAGBRAI riders from starting their trek from Oskaloosa to Fairfield this morning. Riders reported the heaviest rain had stopped by 5 a.m. in Oskaloosa and most...
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Joyful juggler
Peru Circus performers, including this young juggler, practiced their moves on Main Street this morning in preparation for two afternoon performances today.
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Mapping their origins
When they stopped for breakfast in Packwood, riders had the opportunity to place a push pin into their hometown on a giant map. RAGBRAI cyclists come from all over the United States to participate in...
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Balancing act
Youth in the Peru, Ind., circus practiced on equipment on Main Street this morning by the Fairfield square. Two performances of the circus are scheduled at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. today on Main Street.
View ArticleCalendar: July 29, 2013
MONDAY Roosevelt Aquatic Center, closed for annual maintenance. Re-opens Aug. 11. Youth Fitness, class for fifth-12th graders, Roosevelt Community Recreation Center, 5:15-6:15 p.m. For information:...
View ArticleJefferson County Master Gardeners; Fairfield Women's Club Garden Club
JEFFERSON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS The Jefferson County Master Gardeners meeting was July 22 at the Jefferson County ISU Extension Office. President Sandi Dimmitt called the meeting to order at 5:15...
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Summer camp
A cardinal, like this one, could be one of the bird species spotted during the upcoming Young Birders Summer Camp set for 9-11 a.m. Aug. 5-7 at Jefferson County Park. The camp is for children ages 8...
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