Iowa to close some rest areas along interstates
DES MOINES (AP) — State officials have decided to save some money by shutting down some rest areas along Iowa’s interstates. Iowa Transportation Department director Paul Trombino told The Des Moines...
View ArticleCar driver dies in collision with Iowa school bus
COLFAX (AP) — The driver of a car that crashed into the back of an Iowa school bus has died. Jasper County authorities say the accident occurred around 4 p.m. Thursday on County Highway F48 between...
View ArticleCan smartphones snap out of technological stupor?
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — This may be remembered as the year smartphones became boring. Although high-definition displays on smartphones have gotten bigger and their cameras have gotten better, the pace of...
View ArticleCedar Falls may ban converting homes to apartments
CEDAR FALLS (AP) — Cedar Falls officials are considering banning property owners from converting single-family houses into multi-unit apartment buildings. The city’s Planning and Zoning Commission may...
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Entrepreneurs receive awards Thursday
A young online marketing company, Galaxy Ninja, with a focus on social engagement tactics, search engine optimization, digital advertising and web design was recognized as Fairfield’s 2013...
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Finding the needle in a haystack
Maharishi University of Management is becoming a key player on the national stage for its research into data mining. Data mining refers to techniques for finding useful knowledge in a vast sea of...
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Tasty decorations
Dakota Storto, left, and Kelsey Hollander decorate cookies with sprinkles and frosting during the cookie workshop at Fairfield Nutrition during Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk Dec. 6.
View ArticleMega Millions jackpot climbs near new record
DES MOINES (AP) — Strong weekend Mega Millions ticket sales easily could push Tuesday’s jackpot above last year’s record $656 million prize, a lottery official said. No ticket matched the six numbers...
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Fairfield boys experience first two losses
The Trojans exited a tough weekend of play 3-2 on the season after losses Friday at Washington and at home Saturday against Pella. Fairfield entered Washington with an unblemished Southeast Conference...
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Learning life skills in the kitchen
Learning to cook with Jennifer DeManuele-Kinder teaches students far more than just skills around the kitchen; it teaches them life lessons they’ll use for years to come. DeManuele-Kinder is a special...
View ArticleCalendar: December 17, 2013
TUESDAY Lord’s Cupboard Christmas Boxes, volunteers needed, Nazarene Family Center, pack boxes, 5:30 p.m. Santa Claus in His Kandy Kane House, Fairfield Central Park, 6-8 p.m. Santa Claus Calls, 4-7...
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STOCKPORT The Be All That The Lord Expects youth group, known as B.A.T.T.L.E., will meet one last time on Thursday before dismissing for the Christmas holiday break. The youth group’s meetings will...
View ArticleWit & Wisdom; VFW Auxiliary; Clover Kids
WIT & WISDOM Fairfield’s Wit & Wisdom Club held its annual Christmas dinner party Friday evening at the Fairfield Golf & Country Club. Robert Tree reported it was a festive occasion...
View ArticleFairfield library receives memorials, gifts
The Fairfield Public Library received several memorials and gifts during November. Adopt-an-Author Given by Joanna Johnson, “Doing Hard Time” by Woods. Given by Liz Bunnell, “Dust” by Cornwell. Given...
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Schindler, Perez married July 6 in Austin, Texas
Melinda Jane Schindler, daughter of Richard and June Schindler of Fairfield, married Robert Ben Perez, son of Robert Perez and Susie Perez of Austin, Texas, Saturday, July 6, 2013, at House on the...
View ArticleFoundation seeks assistance in helping Fairfield, Pekin teenagers
The African Violet Foundation, a charity aimed at providing high school students in need with Christmas presents, will provide gifts to teenagers at four area schools this year. The foundation will be...
View ArticleSPORTS IN BRIEF: Fairfield wrestling, Pekin, Van Buren
Fairfield wrestlers compete in Mediapolis Fairfield wrestlers traveled Saturday to the Mediapolis Invite. Bryce Lunsford (160) finished second in his weight class and went 2-1 on the day. He beat...
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Freshmen girls face Washington
The Fairfield freshmen boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each hosted Washington Monday at Fairfield High School. The boys lost 66-31 and the girls lost 29-25. In the picture to the left, Fairfield’s...
View ArticleFairfield bowlers get season rolling today
Let’s get things rolling. Fairfield High School bowlers begin competition today with a trip to Keokuk. This is the first of 10 meets before the conference tournament, which is being held in Washington...
View ArticleAs NORAD tracks Santa, critics track NORAD
The U.S. and Canadian military will entertain millions of kids again this Christmas Eve with second-by-second updates on Santa’s global whereabouts. But there’s something new this year: public...
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