Swimming lessons, meal, run to raise funds for pool
The Fairfield Park and Recreation Department will hold multiple events to fundraise for the new gym and pool project. Swimming skills sessions will be offered Tuesday through March 14 and March 26...
View ArticleMaharishi School honor roll, principal’s list announced
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment officials recently announced the names of students earning recognition on the principal’s list and the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2012-13...
View ArticleGen. Norman Schwarzkopf buried at West Point today
Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the no-nonsense Desert Storm commander famously nicknamed “Stormin’ Norman,” will be buried at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. His family and friends joined Kuwaiti...
View ArticleRodman tells Kim Jong Un he has ‘friend for life’
Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman hung out Thursday with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un on the third day of his improbable journey with VICE to Pyongyang, watching the Harlem Globetrotters with the leader and...
View ArticleSoldier: Leaks meant to enlighten on U.S. policy
An Army private charged in the largest leak of classified material in U.S. history says he sent the material to WikiLeaks to enlighten the public about American foreign and military policy. Pfc....
View ArticlePolice
Fairfield Police Department arrested Dawn Denise Dunn, 36, of Libertyville, at 10:39 p.m. Wednesday at 807 N. 10th St. on warrant(s) for two counts of unlawful possession of a drug or device. Michael...
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Future stars
Danielle Breen, far left, guards schoolmate Jenna Norris during halftime of a Fairfield girls’ varsity basketball game vs. Centerville earlier this season. Brynley Allison, right, calls for the ball....
View ArticleSheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report at 5:38 a.m. today of a semi-trailer on it’s side in the highway median at Quince Avenue and Highway 34. James Campe, 32, with a valid...
View ArticleWrestling banquet rescheduled for 6 p.m. Friday
The Fairfield High School wrestling banquet that was scheduled for tonight at 6 p.m. has been rescheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
View ArticleRep. Curt Hanson joins House Rural Caucus
State Rep. Curt Hanson of Fairfield has joined the House Rural Caucus for the 2013 session with fellow rural legislators. “In our small towns and rural communities, there are many unique challenges,...
View ArticleIowa defeats Purdue 58-48
IOWA CITY (AP) — Iowa will likely have to win out and win big in the Big Ten tournament to even be considered for an NCAA tournament spot. The Hawkeyes took an ugly but necessary step in the right...
View ArticleThe Taylor Report by Sen. Rich Taylor
Sen. Taylor represents Henry and Lee counties and portions of Washington and Jefferson counties. Week six in session. We’re keeping the focus on expanding Iowa’s middle class as we develop the next...
View ArticlePistorius representatives name substance found
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) — The substance found in Oscar Pistorius’ bedroom after the shooting death of his girlfriend was identified by his representatives Wednesday as Testis compositum — an...
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No injuries in school bus collision
A Fairfield community school bus was involved in a head-on collision with a pickup truck Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported to either driver or any of the passengers. Fairfield Community...
View ArticleCardinal posts highest graduation rate in school history
ELDON — Cardinal Community School District Superintendent Joel Pedersen is happy to share the news that last year’s high school graduates, the Class of 2012, ranked the highest in the school’s history...
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Semi tipped over
A semi trailer came to rest on its side after tipping over on Highway 34 at 5:38 a.m. today about seven miles east of Fairfield. The driver of the vehicle was James Campe, 32, of Illinois. Campe was...
View ArticleChurch Calendar: March 3-9, 2013
Sunday through March 9 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2143 32nd St. Sunday: Sunday services — first, 10 a.m.; second, 11:20 a.m.; third, 12:10 a.m. Tuesday: Scripture study, 6:45 p.m....
View ArticleChicken, biscuit supper; Local farmers wins funds for church, club; Gamma...
Chicken, biscuit supper March 9 LIBERTYVILLE — Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville is having a chicken and biscuit supper March 9 at the church. Carryouts will be available at 4:30 p.m., and...
View Article‘Last Supper’ begins rehearsals
The Van Buren County Cooperative Ministries group will present its 42nd annual living dramatization of Leonard Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” this Easter season. The hour-long dramatization by Ernest K....
View Article‘Gathering of the Nations Conference’ begins March 15 at Fairfield convention...
Lightning and Thunder Ministry will offer “Gathering of the Nations Conference” March 15-17 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. The theme for the conference is “The Kingdom of Heaven,” and...
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