Year after Newtown, gun control groups press on
NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Having already lost her 6-year-old son, Nicole Hockley insists she won’t lose the fight to reduce gun violence — no matter how long it takes. She is among a group of “accidental...
View ArticleIowa panel OKs rules for red light, speed cameras
DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved new rules that would give state transportation officials control over whether speed and red light cameras are placed by cities...
View ArticleJudge halts construction of new casino in Sioux City
SIOUX CITY (AP) — A judge has halted construction of a new Sioux City casino until litigation can be resolved between Iowa gaming regulators and the owner of the Argosy riverboat casino. The Sioux...
View ArticleMan killed by passing train in Des Moines
DES MOINES (AP) — A man has died after being hit by a train in Des Moines. The accident occurred about 9:10 p.m. Tuesday on the east side of the city. Police Sgt. Richard Wallace says a witness told...
View ArticleTwo die in southeast Iowa house fire
ST. PAUL (AP) — Two people have died in a house fire in southeast Iowa. Lee County Sheriff Jim Sholl said Audie Ellard, 59, and Karma Ellard, 52, were killed early Monday in the fire in St. Paul, a...
View ArticleCity accepting applications for sales tax money
The city of Fairfield reminds non-profit organizations it’s not too late to apply for local option sales tax funds for their community betterment projects. The deadline for applications is Jan. 2....
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Brighton man charged with arson
BRIGHTON (GTNS) – A Brighton man is being held in lieu of a $10,000 bond after being arrested Monday for arson, criminal mischief and possession of an explosive or incendiary device with intent. The...
View ArticleBoard members list priorities for hypothetical funds
The Fairfield Community School District Board approved the district’s request for modified allowable growth funds of $102,929 at a special meeting Monday. “This isn’t cash, but new spending...
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Trench warfare brought to life
Taking a peek was a dangerous proposition, for every time they did bullets whizzed past their heads. But they had no choice in the matter since they were under orders to make the perilous charge...
View ArticleCalendar: December 12, 2013
THURSDAY Jefferson County Fairfield Clover Kids, Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Northside Strippers Quilt Club, CR Quilt Shop, 6:30 p.m. Fairfield Entrepreneur...
View ArticleFHS pupil at World Food Prize youth institute
Trent Taglauer of Fairfield High School was among the top students in the country selected to attend the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute Oct. 17-19 in Des Moines during the Borlaug Dialogue...
View ArticleVolunteers sought to pack boxes
The Lord’s Cupboard of Jefferson County is reminding volunteers their help is needed Monday and Tuesday at the Nazarene Family Center to prepare and pack 500 Christmas food boxes for distribution to...
View ArticleFairfield Municipal Band playing its first-ever holiday concert
The Fairfield Municipal Band will present its first-ever holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts. The band is...
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Girl Scouts helping grant Fairfeld teachers’ wishes
Girl Scout Troop 9297 is looking for community support for its Christmas service project that will help grant the wishes of Fairfield Middle School teachers. The scouts designed the program in an...
View ArticleCourt
The following court cases were processed at Jefferson County Courthouse. District court Gregory Scott Robinson, 34, of 202 1/2 N. Ninth St., pleaded guilty to third degree burglary, and received a...
View ArticleNewtown’s year: Horror, grief, tough choices
A year later, inside the big house on Berkshire Road, dolls fill the shelves of a living room and flowers and rainbows decorate a kitchen window, next to a little girl’s name: Avielle. Outside, all...
View ArticlePossible 1-5 inches of snow by Saturday
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a hazardous weather alert for the region. A winter storm system will track just south of the region Friday afternoon through Saturday,...
View ArticlePublic meeting
FRIDAY Fairfield City Council Public Safety & Transportation Committee — Fairfield City Hall, noon: grievance.
View ArticleSPORTS IN BRIEF: Fairfield, Pekin, Van Buren basketball
Pekin boys defeat Columbus The Pekin boys basketball team won again Tuesday when it defeated Columbus 70-44. The Panthers (2-1) were down 11-9 after the first quarter, but used the rest of the game to...
View ArticleTrojans, Panthers named to All-District teams
Five Fairfield Trojans seniors were named to the Class 3A District 7 All-District football team. Vincent Horras made the team after having an outstanding senior season at tight end. Horras caught 33...
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