Fairfield School Menu: Feb. 11-15, 2013
Fairfield Community School District has listed its breakfast and lunch menu for the coming week. Monday — breakfast at the middle school and high school: assorted cereals, assorted cereal bars, orange...
View ArticleNCRS offers funds for conservation practices reducing greenhouse gas
DES MOINES – USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering financial assistance to Iowa agricultural producers for installing conservation practices reducing greenhouse gas emissions....
View Article‘Belles’ tells story of sisterhood
Fairfield Area Community Theatre’s winter production “Belles” by Mark Dunn is a story of sisterhood and family that brings both laughter and tears to the audience according to directorial staff Scott...
View Article‘Show you Care with Underwear’ seeks donations
As Valentine’s Day approaches, what better way to show care for people in need in the community than by donating new underwear to be distributed at the annual clothing drive and distribution, Caring...
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Rowe, Reeves announce engagement; set wedding
Kristin Rowe and Russell Reeves, both of Jefferson City, Mo., announce their engagement and wedding date. The bride-to-be, formerly of Fairfield, is the daughter of Charles and Cathy Rowe of Ottumwa....
View ArticleFairfield Church Calendar: Feb. 10-16, 2013
The following houses of worship have made changes to their calendars for Sunday through Feb. 16. Any Fairfield house of worship that would like to have its calendar for the week Feb. 17-23 published...
View ArticleTip night set; Circles meeting; Fish fry Feb. 15; Fifth-grade dance set Feb. 15
Tip night set The St. Mary Catholic Church is planning a tip night from 5-8 p.m. Monday at Pizza Hut. The buffet will be open. All tips will be used to support the church’s youth attending the...
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Christian holy season begins
Each spring roughly 2.1 billion Christians celebrate the religious miracle that is the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Lenten season is one of the holiest times of the year on the...
View ArticlePostal Service lost $1.3 billion in fourth quarter
The U.S. Postal Service lost $1.3 billion in the final three months of last year despite a blizzard of campaign advertising for the fall political elections and a big holiday mail and shipping season....
View ArticleLoebsack updates social media contacts
Congressman Dave Loebsack announces the launch of his redesigned website http://loebsack.house.gov. The newly updated website makes it easier for Iowans to get in touch with Loebsack, as well as learn...
View ArticlePolice
Fairfield Police Department arrested Sherrie Ann Benedict, 30, of 1300 W. Jackson Ave., No. 15, at 10 p.m. Thursday at home. She is charged with domestic abuse assault, third and subsequent offense,...
View ArticlePublic meetings
MONDAY Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse, first floor meeting room, 9 a.m.: meet with county engineer; discuss snow removal policy; consider 28E Agreement between...
View Article‘Wear black, eat pork’
A pulled pork dinner will be served at Fairfield’s final home basketball games today when Fairfield hosts Fort Madison. All proceeds from the dinner will support the FHS Renaissance Program. “While...
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Middle school girls crush Aldo Leopold
The Trojan seventh-grade ‘A’ basketball team saved its “most complete game” for the home finale Thursday vs. Burlington Aldo Leopold. The Fairfield girls rolled out to an 18-1 lead after one quarter...
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Skill sessions
Third- and fourth-grade girls wrapped up the final night of the Fairfield youth basketball program’s skill sessions Jan. 31. Girls are pictured, from left, front row: Jenna Norris, Michelle Zhang,...
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Fairfield boys facing Keokuk in postseason opener
Records will be tossed out and rivalries reignited when Class 3A boys’ postseason basketball returns Feb. 18. For every team, regardless of record, it will take three consecutive wins to advance to...
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'Showville' finale draws a crowd
By ANDY HALLMAN Ledger news editor Four finalists in AMC’s talent show competition “Showville” competed Thursday at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center’s Stephen Sondheim Center for the...
View ArticleTask force to interview construction companies
By DIANE VANCE Ledger staff writer Fairfield’s pool and gym task force Facilities Committee will interview two construction firms Monday to recommend hiring a construction manager to oversee the...
View ArticleAttorney questions legality of Iowa voter registration form
DES MOINES (AP) — The attorney for one of a handful of Iowa residents charged for allegedly registering to vote when they weren’t U.S. citizens is focusing on a small technicality. Something too...
View Article4-H bake sale set today
Jefferson County 4-H clubs will be having a valentine bake sale from 3:30-6 p.m. today at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Activity Building. Each participating 4-H club will decorate its own table...
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