Yemen terror boss left blueprint for waging jihad
A year before he was caught on an intercept discussing the terror plot that prompted this week’s sweeping closure of United States embassies abroad, al-Qaida’s top operative in Yemen laid out his...
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MONDAY Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse, 9 a.m.: meet with county engineer; committee reports; public comments; allow claims, approve reports. Jefferson County Board...
View ArticleHolder proposes changes in criminal justice system
With the U.S. facing massive overcrowding in its prisons, Attorney General Eric Holder is calling for major changes to the nation’s criminal justice system that would scale back the use of harsh...
View ArticleState fair has driver’s license, ID renewal
Iowa State Fair attendees visiting the Iowa Department of Transportation booth in the Varied Industries Building have an option to renew an Iowa driver’s license or ID where it is convenient by using...
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THURSDAY Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District Commissioners — Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District office, 605 South 23rd St., Fairfield, 9 a.m.: regular monthly...
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Fairfield fall athletes look toward season
Friday marked the end of a week of work and the beginning of an entire season. Camp is now finished for the Fairfield fall sports teams and the regular season lies ahead. Camp is mostly about...
View ArticleWoman, toddler hurt when car rams train in Iowa
MANLY (AP) — A woman and a toddler were injured when their car rammed into a train at a crossing in northern Iowa. The accident occurred a little after 3:30 p.m. Sunday on Iowa Highway 9 about 2½...
View ArticleAnimal welfare group damages Iowa butter cow
DES MOINES (AP) — An animal welfare group poured red paint over the Iowa State Fair’s butter cow, but the damage was quickly scraped away and the iconic sculpture is back on display. Iowans for Animal...
View ArticleHistoric Kalona bridge burned; arson suspected
KALONA (AP) — A historic bridge in southeast Iowa burned Sunday, leaving only charred remains of its wood deck behind, and fire officials believe it was arson. Kalona Fire Chief Steve Yotty told KCRG...
View ArticleSocial host ordinance passes second reading
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors held the second public hearing and reading of the social host ordinance and set a third and final public hearing and reading for 9 a.m. Sept. 3, at a regular...
View Article2013 all-GTNS softball team selected
Southeast Iowa displayed some of the state’s best softball this season, evidenced by the three Golden Triangle News Service teams that finished their 2013 campaigns with a trip to Ft. Dodge. Class 4A...
View Article10 Parsons alumni selected to Wall of Honor
Ten Parsons College alumni will take their place on the Wall of Honor this fall at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. This year marks the fifth annual ceremony honoring outstanding alumni...
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Community party
Suzan Kessel kept busy painting faces Saturday at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s fourth annual community appreciation party. Ella Boneau was interested in watching while Natalie Steele...
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Ms. Personality
Jefferson County Fair Queen Megan Black, 19, of Batavia, participates in the 2013 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair Saturday. Black was given the...
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Iowa Tire Little League team goes undefeated
Iowa Tire went undefeated in the 2013 Fairfield Little League Minors Division. It won the league tournament as well. The players are Kyle Godwin, Ian Peacock, Cohyn Roach, Blaine Silvers, Bradley...
View ArticleCalendar: August 12, 2013
MONDAY Polishville Bingo, Polishville Community Center, food available, 4:30 p.m.; bingo, 5:45 p.m. Information: Bill Peck, 319-694-3495. Canvass the Town, Trojan Booster Club door-to-door collection...
View ArticleAntique show set in Bonaparte
BONAPARTE — Bonaparte Main Street Inc. will host its ninth annual Off-Road Antiques Show Sunday in the basement of the Bonaparte United Church. Doors will open at noon, with show hours from 1-4 p.m....
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Woodys to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Ray and Laurie Woody of Fairfield will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and open house from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church. The couple were married Aug. 16, 1963,...
View ArticleFitness club hosting benefit for children with cancer
Ladies Workout Express Fitness Club in Fairfield will have a benefit for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Club members are asking people to come work out for one...
View ArticleHeavenly Pet Sanctuary adoption event Saturday
A Heavenly Pet Sanctuary adoption event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Tractor Supply Company in Fairfield. The event is part of TSC’s third annual Pet Appreciation Week. Heavenly Pet...
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