Supreme Court seems divided in climate case
The Supreme Court appeared divided today over the sole Obama administration program already in place to limit power plant and factory emissions of gases blamed for global warming. The justices took on...
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Fairfield Police Department log of dispatch calls included the following: Friday 8:57 a.m. caller reported two of her cats missing; had searched for them and found one caught in a trap, still looking...
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Fairfield Fire Department responded at 5:05 a.m. Saturday to 2174 Key Blvd., for smoke inside a house. An investigation determined a space heater was the origin of the smoke. Firefighters returned to...
View ArticleMiller-Meeks announces she’ll seek U.S. House seat
OTTUMWA (AP) — Mariannette Miller-Meeks says she’ll seek the Republican nomination to Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District in her third try for the House seat. Miller-Meeks announced Sunday night that...
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TUESDAY Great Prairie Area Education Agency and Great Prairie Education Association — GP AEA Fairfield satellite office, 2000 W. Jackson Ave., 4:30 p.m.: second bargaining session.
View ArticleSioux City scam callers focus on jury duty
SIOUX CITY (AP) — Scam calls are being made to some Sioux City residents in an effort to scare them into paying “fines.” Sioux City police say the caller tells the person that he or she has missed...
View ArticleVictims’ names released in Salem fire
SALEM — Victims of Wednesday’s explosion/house fire in rural Salem have been identified, according to a press release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. John Allen Loyd, 74, and Barbara Ann Loyd,...
View ArticleThe Capitol Report by Sen. Rich Taylor
This is a legislative update from Sen. Rich Taylor, representing Henry and Lee counties and portions of Washington and Jefferson counties. Senate Democrats want to put more Iowans back to work,...
View ArticleConvention center reports continued revenue growth
The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center reported a net income of $42,000 for fiscal year 2013. Gross profit on the year was just more than half a million dollars at about $523,000, compared to...
View ArticleSupervisors discuss bridge crossing on Nutmeg Avenue
Jefferson County Engineer Scott Cline told the board of supervisors today the bridge consultants reported a railroad bridge crossing over Nutmeg Avenue received a rating of 4 out of 9. The supervisors...
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Augustana Choir
The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center hosted the Augustana Choir Sunday afternoon as part of a free concert open to the public. The choir was created by merging separate men’s and women’s vocal...
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‘They Called it Rock’
Friday’s crowd in the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts in the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center feasted its eyes and ears on a song and dance show known as “They Called it Rock.”...
View ArticleTuesday, February 25, 2014
TUESDAY Beginner 1 Swimming Lessons, first day of four classes, Roosevelt Aquatic Center, 4-4:30 p.m. Information and registration: 472-6159 or www.fairfieldparksandrec.org. Advanced Beginners...
View ArticlePesticide applicator test help available
WASHINGTON, Iowa — A training session designed to help individuals prepare for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 5 at the Washington County...
View ArticleCattlemen’s foundation offers scholarships
AMES — Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Labor4Learning Program, now entering its second year, seeks to give beginners who are considering a farming career paid on-the-job experience while helping...
View ArticleSoutheast Iowa Agricultural Research Association annual meeting March 6
The Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association annual meeting for farmers and agriculture suppliers begins at 10 a.m. March 6 at the Johnson County Extension office in Iowa City. Farmers and...
View ArticleLabor4Learning applications due
AMES — Practical Farmers of Iowa’s Labor4Learning Program, now entering its second year, seeks to give beginners who are considering a farming career paid on-the-job experience while helping...
View ArticleFarmers win funds for Cradle of Hope
MOUNT PLEASANT — Local farmers Sandy and Ron Black have directed a $2,500 donation to Cradle of Hope. Funded by America’s Farmers Grow Communities, the donation will help the group enhance its...
View ArticlePork chop supper set to benefit Camp Courageous
PACKWOOD — The Packwood Lions Club are hosting a pork chop supper from 5-7 p.m. Saturday in the Packwood Community Building at the Packwood Fire Station to benefit Camp Courageous. Camp Courageous of...
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Card shower planned for Adam’s 90th birthday
The family of Evelyn M. Adam is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday Thursday. Mrs. Adam was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Lena and Anthony Sobaski. She...
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