Grassley joins Branstad to protest new biofuels rule
DES MOINES (AP) — U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is joining Gov. Terry Branstad, U.S. Rep. Steve King, and Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture in speaking out against the federal government’s proposal to...
View ArticlePolice chase ends with woman drowning in lake
WEST DES MOINES (AP) — Authorities say the Des Moines woman whose car plunged into a lake following a chase by police died of drowning. Polk County officials say it will take a few weeks before...
View ArticleParole pushed for Iowa inmate dying of cancer
DES MOINES (AP) — An Iowa inmate who was once the youngest lifer in Iowa’s correctional system has cancer and wants to die outside prison walls. A Polk County judge has resentenced Kristina Fetters...
View ArticleNorthwest Iowa firefighters injured at house fire
ORANGE CITY (AP) — Authorities say three firefighters have suffered minor injuries while putting out a house fire in northwest Iowa. Sioux County authorities say the fire was reported about 2:05 p.m....
View ArticleWashington County unhappy about check to RUSS
MOUNT PLEASANT (GTNS) – After a 45-minute discussion about terms and a call to the Washington County Attorney, Washington County Supervisor Jack Seward turned a check over to the Regional Utility...
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Authors collect Einstein’s words of wisdom
Two Fairfield residents have jointly published their first book featuring a world-famous scientist for any reader, no science formulas needed. “The Cosmic View of Albert Einstein” is a focused...
View ArticleBishop Heelen Catholic, Don Bosco, West Lyon crowned state champions
CEDAR FALLS (AP) — Philip Jacobson caught four of Trent Solsma’s six touchdown passes and Sioux City Bishop Heelan overwhelmed Washington 47-14 Thursday night to win the Class 3A state championship....
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Pothole filler
Rob Kiefer of the Fairfield Streets Department patches potholes on East Broadway Avenue in late October by spraying a mix of tar and chips into the hole. The city is done fixing potholes for the year...
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Meet the Trojans showcases winter sports
Fairfield winter sport athletes were introduced to the community Thursday at Meet the Trojans, which took place at Fairfield High School. The boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball, wrestling, boys’...
View ArticleEPA announces construction equipment rebate program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Act Rebate Program. The DERA Rebate Program focuses on providing financial assistance to public and private...
View ArticleDNR requests comments on draft greenhouse gas report
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on its draft, legislatively mandated, “2012 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.” Interested parties may review the draft report available...
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Fairfield boys scrimmage at Mid-Prairie
Fairfield’s Federico Ferretti handles the basketball during a scrimmage Monday at Mid-Prairie. The Trojan boys have one more scrimmage, which is 10 a.m. Saturday at Fairfield High School, before the...
View ArticleLake Darling closed for deer hunting
BRIGHTON — Lake Darling State Park will be closed Dec. 7-8 for deer hunting. For information, contact the park office at 319-694-2323.
View ArticleExperienced farmers needed to train beginning farmers
AMES — Does your farm seek a highly motivated farm employee? Are you looking for a way to support the next generation of Iowa farmers by sharing your farming knowledge with an aspiring farmer? If so,...
View ArticleCalendar: November 26, 2013
TUESDAY Yard Waste Burning in Fairfield City Limits, daylight hours when wind conditions are appropriate. Information: 472-6193. Packwood Thanksgiving Dinner Reservations Due, 319-695-3601 or...
View ArticleBirmingham
BIRMINGHAM The Birmingham Library Board will meet at 9 a.m. Dec. 3 at the library. ——— The Rebekah Circle of the Birmingham Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 4 at the church for a Christmas...
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Five generations
This five-generation picture includes mother Amber Claypool of West Burlington, Grandpa Doug Crawford of Birmingham, Great- grandma Mary Ann Crawford of West Burlington and baby Olivia Claypool being...
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Stocking the cupboard
Cequent Consumer Products employees collected nonperishable food and paper products during the week of Nov. 18. The Fairfield CCP delivered five boxes of goods to The Lord’s Cupboard Friday. From left...
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Rotary club
PHOTOS SUBMITTED Rotary Club TOP: Jodi Kerr, president of the Rotary Club of Fairfield presents a donation of $2,500 to Mark Shafer, director of the Carnegie Historical Museum in Fairfield. The museum...
View ArticleJefferson County Retired School Personnel
JEFFERSON COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL Jefferson County Retired School Personnel will meet at 12:15 p.m. Dec. 4 at SunnyBrook Living Care Center in the west meeting room. Hostesses will be Norine...
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