Algerians sent home from Guantanamo
MIAMI (AP) — Two men who had been held without charge at the Guantanamo Bay for more than a decade have been sent back to their native Algeria against their will as part of a renewed effort to...
View ArticleIowa officials: High-speed car crash kills one, hurts two
AVOCA (AP) — Authorities say a vehicle traveling at a high speed in western Iowa has caused a collision, killing its driver and injuring two transportation officers. The Harlan Police Department says...
View ArticleJudge says fired prosecutor created many problems
SIOUX CITY (AP) — A former U.S. attorney who is now a federal judge testified Wednesday that a fired prosecutor had committed “hundreds” of infractions. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose said 63...
View ArticleUniversity of Iowa says FEMA won’t require more floor insurance
IOWA CITY (AP) — The University of Iowa says the Federal Emergency Management Agency will not require the school to purchase additional flood insurance after all. UI vice president of finance and...
View ArticleMan who shot at houses, cars dies
DES MOINES (AP) — Authorities say a man who fired dozens of rounds at houses and passing cars in a Des Moines neighborhood before exchanging gunfire with police has died. Des Moines police say...
View ArticleLaw enforcement suspects Brighton teen made bomb to ignite shed
BRIGHTON — Washington County Sheriff Jerry Dunbar confirmed Wednesday charges have been filed against a 13-year-old Brighton boy for a shed fire Sunday and for allegedly attempting to intimidate a...
View ArticleMain break forces boil advisory for rural water customers
A water main break 3 miles north of Fairfield has prompted the Wapello Rural Water Association to call for a boil advisory for Maharishi Vedic City, Salina and rural areas near Fairfield. Fairfield...
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Lord’s Cupboard makes food boxes for families
The Lord’s Cupboard is gearing up for the community’s annual Christmas food boxes for Jefferson County families in need. “We’re preparing for 500 families,” said Rose McMahon, helping recruit...
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Lee Gobble honored on 99th birthday
Fairfield resident Lee Gobble will turn 99 years old in less than two weeks and he is going to receive the largest birthday card of his life. Several residents have decided to honor Gobble’s longevity...
View ArticleCookie walk, F.A.C.T. at St. Mary; UMW Christmas tea
Cookie walk, F.A.C.T. play set at St. Mary Church The Helping Hands group of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church is having its annual cookie walk from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Homemade cookies and...
View ArticleCalendar: December 6, 2013
FRIDAY “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Fairfield Area Community Theatre winter show, First Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m. Advance tickets at Josie Hannes Design. “The Rat King’s Revenge,” presented by...
View ArticleShotgun deer season preview given
Saturday, the opener for the first shotgun season for Iowa deer hunters, kicks off the 60th anniversary of Iowa’s deer season. Like many other wildlife species, deer were pretty well wiped out by...
View ArticleFairfield School Menu: December 9-13, 2013
Fairfield Community School District has listed its breakfast and lunch menu for the coming week. Monday — breakfast at all schools: assorted cereals, cereal bars and Nutri-Grain Bars, orange juice,...
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Women’s club planning for Christmas at McElhinny House
Historic McElhinny House has been a beehive of activity the past month, as the Fairfield Women’s Club prepares for various activities taking place, including the Christmas at the McElhinny House....
View ArticlePublic meetings
MONDAY Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse, 8 a.m., department head meeting. CANCELED. Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse, 9 a.m., meet...
View ArticleSPORTS IN BRIEF: Basketball, baseball camp
Eighth grade A team loses to Edward Stone The Fairfield eighth grade girls’ basketball team was defeated Thursday by Burlington Edward Stone 32-28. The Trojans were up 9-8 at halftime and held a lead...
View ArticlePrep basketball: Pekin wins, Fairfield to face Mount Pleasant
Pekin girls, boys defeat Wapello The Pekin girls’ basketball team traveled Thursday to Wapello and earned a victory by the score of 47-29. Beth Atwood led the Panthers with 21 points. Sloan Reighard...
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Fairfield wrestling kicks off season
Mitchell Taglauer was in trouble. His opponent was on top of him, holding him down and near a victory. The referee got in position to make the call, and soon was down on the floor near the two...
View ArticleWorld mourns Mandela, struggles to find the words
For most of the world, his name is synonymous with courage and perseverance. Leaders and citizens, athletes and artists remembered Nelson Mandela on Friday — though many struggled to find words big...
View ArticleFeds’ site gives states incomplete Medicaid data
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People shopping for insurance on the federal marketplace may be informed they’re eligible for Medicaid and that their information is being sent to state officials to sign them...
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