Pet adoption event set Saturday at TSC
The Tractor Supply Company store in Fairfield will host a valentine-themed pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. “Come out to meet adorable cats and dogs who want to become the love of...
View ArticleFour area blood drives scheduled
Several Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center blood drives are scheduled in the area during February. A blood drive is set from 3-6:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity...
View ArticleLibrary plans gardening workshops
Local gardeners are invited to attend free seed-saving workshops, beginning with a special kickoff event 10 a.m. to noon Saturday in the Fairfield Public Library’s meeting room. “When everything is...
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Robertses celebrating 50th wedding anniversary
Wade and Janet Roberts of rural Fairfield will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children and grandchildren from 6-10 p.m. Saturday at the Walton Club. Janet...
View ArticleCollege offers course in zombies, apocalypse
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Some Central Michigan University students are getting schooled in the undead this semester, thanks to a religion course that’s exploring apocalyptic themes in biblical...
View ArticleIowa groups to talk of demolition alternatives
DES MOINES (AP) — Two groups in Iowa want to teach people about the alternatives to demolition. The Center on Sustainable Communities and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center are hosting four workshops in...
View ArticleIowa lags behind other states in AP test scores
DES MOINES (AP) — A new report says that Iowa’s high school seniors are lagging behind students in other states when it comes to scoring well on Advanced Placement exams. According to a College Board...
View ArticleMan found tied to pole in apartment
DES MOINES (AP) — Officers say a man tied to a pole inside a Des Moines apartment had a number and letter scratched into his chest. The Des Moines Register says a neighbor had heard screams on Sunday...
View ArticleFairfield school’s teacher contract negotiations begin Thursday
The biennial contract negotiations between the Fairfield Community School District and the Fairfield Community Education Association will begin this week. Representatives of both the school district...
View ArticleFamily circumstance, unemployment possible factors in predicting abuse
MT. PLEASANT (GTNS) – Stephen Scott, executive director for Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, wants to do all he can to support families in the hopes of reducing the incidence of child abuse. “We need...
View ArticleCouncil promises racquetball courts after hearing from wallyball club
The Fairfield City Council has promised to include racquetball courts in the $10 million project to build a new indoor gymnasium. The council voted 6-0 in favor of a motion stating the existing...
View ArticleShirley Temple, iconic child star, dies at 85
Any kid who ever tap-danced at a talent show or put on a curly wig and auditioned for "Annie" can only dream of being as beloved — or as important — as Shirley Temple. Temple, who died Monday night at...
View ArticleCOURT
The following court cases were processed at Jefferson County Courthouse. Associate District Court Todd Alan Zanoni, 27, of Ottumwa, pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle while barred as a habitual...
View ArticlePUBLIC MEETINGS
THURSDAY Fairfield Community School District Board of Directors — ~ Center, 7:15 a.m.: receive Fairfield Community Eduction Association’s initial offer to begin collective bargaining. FEB. 18...
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Apartment fire
Smoke from a fire at a North Bay Apartment building on East Pierce Avenue in Fairfield could be seen across town this morning. The fire was reported at about 11 a.m. in Apartment No. 9, which is in a...
View ArticleNo. 11 Iowa State falls at West Virginia 102-77
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg found it tough to come up with positives in the 11th-ranked Cyclones’ worst loss in three seasons. Iowa State fell behind by double digits midway...
View ArticleSPORTS IN BRIEF: Prep basketball weekend roundup, Monday's scores
Van Buren blasts Central Lee The Van Buren boys’ basketball team defeated Central Lee 60-40 Friday in Keosauqua. Garrett Saunders led the Warriors with 22 points, five assists and four steals. Tanner...
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Pekin, Van Buren, Cardinal send wrestlers to districts
Pekin and Van Buren both competed in New London for sectionals Saturday, while Cardinal wrestlers traveled to Eddyville. In order to advance to districts, a wrestler must finish in the top two spots...
View ArticlePekin girls close out regular season with wins
Second place belongs to the Panthers. Avenging a one-point loss from earlier this season, the Pekin girls’ basketball team defeated Winfield-Mount Union 51-29 Friday in Packwood. Pekin (16-4) earned...
View ArticleJefferson County Master Gardeners
JEFFERSON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS Jefferson County Master Gardeners met at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Jefferson County ISU Extension Office in Fairfield. The secretary’s minutes from the November...
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