Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Luke Cal Jefferson Fowler, 35, of Bloomfield, at 8:36 a.m. Thursday at 22nd Street and West Burlington Avenue. He is charged with driving while barred.
View ArticleCop helps deliver surprise baby
A suburban Dallas police officer ended up playing midwife to one mother in labor. Gene Kimpton says he entered a home in Carrollton Wednesday morning with his weapon drawn. All he knew is there was...
View ArticleMiss World drama fueled by host country Indonesia
Beauty queens and backstage drama may seem inevitable, but at this year’s Miss World competition, something more serious than hair-pulling and name-calling has come from host country Indonesia: Muslim...
View ArticlePublic meetings
MONDAY Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse, first floor meeting room, 9 a.m.: county cropland bid letting; award/approve county cropland lease; meet with county...
View ArticleRain alleviates drought, but too late to help crops
DES MOINES — The storm system that left Colorado dealing with historic flooding dropped rain across a large swath of the nation from Wisconsin to Texas last week, helping to alleviate drought...
View ArticlePlaying for the pig: Iowa-Minnesota rivalry at 107
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Jerry Kill had just finished addressing his team after last week’s win over San Jose State when he was approached by Eric Kaler, the president of the university....
View ArticleRichardson, Wimberly carry Iowa State past Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Iowa State dominated Tulsa in the second half in the trenches — and on the scoreboard. Sam Richardson completed 26 of 41 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and Aaron Wimberly...
View ArticleWellness trail opens Oct. 5
Jefferson County Health Center will celebrate the inauguration of its new wellness trail from 9:30-11 a.m. Oct. 5, in conjunction with Physical Therapy Month, which has the theme “Keep Moving...
View ArticleFairfield freshmen, JV have success against Centerville
The Fairfield freshmen girl’s volleyball team hosted Eddyville and Centerville Thursday. The Trojans beat Eddyville 25-14, 25-12, but lost to Centerville 16-25, 19-25. Natalie Angstead was 19-19...
View ArticleHomecoming dress-up days begin Monday
Fairfield High School is adding a new event to homecoming this year — an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament will kickoff Thursday Rally Night at Trojan Stadium with parents, high school students and school...
View ArticleFriday prep football matchup breakdowns
Fairfield (1-3) vs. Williamsburg (3-1) Where: Williamsburg The Story: If Fairfield could pull off an upset at Williamsburg, that would give the Trojans just the momentum they need for the rest of the...
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Pekin advances to championship bracket in SEISC tournament
Before the Southeast Iowa Super Conference tournament began Thursday, Pekin coach Ashley Bartels said that her team plays down to its opponent’s talent level. This would normally be a very bad habit...
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Parsons College alumni moving up in world
Note: This is the third of a five part series regarding the upcoming Parsons College Wall of Honor induction and All-Class Reunion weekend. Ten distinguished student-alumni will be inducted into the...
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New development director hired
The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center has hired Cody Jones as its new development director. Jones has been on the job since early August and loves everything about it. As development director,...
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Annual report
Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau executive director Rustin Lippincott, above, gave his annual report to the Fairfield City Council Monday. He told the council tourism is big business in...
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Sore limb
Mary Ann Vestal, who lives at 2040 Coral Lane in Fairfield, went on a vacation to Maine in August. Little did she know, the peach tree in her yard was producing so much fruit the branches were in...
View ArticleSt. Ambrose’s athletic complex worries neighbors
DAVENPORT (AP) — Officials at St. Ambrose University in Davenport have reduced the scale of a planned athletic complex, but nearby residents remain unhappy about the proposal. The Quad-City Times...
View ArticleDubuque looks at funding for flood prevention
DUBUQUE (AP) — The Dubuque City Council is considering applying for nearly $100 million in state tax incentives as part of a huge flood-mitigation project that could stretch over more than 20 years....
View ArticleCoal-powered plant in eastern Iowa closes
MUSCATINE (AP) — A coal-fueled power plant in eastern Iowa has closed and will be demolished to make way for green space. The Muscatine Journal reports that the CIPCO Fair Station near Montpelier...
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Fairfield teaches other cities about ash borer
Fairfield City Council member Michael Halley and Fairfield Sustainability Coordinator Scott Timm were invited by Iowa Department of Natural Resources to attend a conference in Burlington Thursday to...
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