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Nite National Merit Scholar finalist
Maharishi School senior Laser Nite is a National Merit Scholar finalist. Nite’s goal is to “become so balanced and enlightened that my life is a blissful flow of creativity, productivity, and love. I...
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FMS honors students of month
Each school month, the Fairfield Elks Lodge sponsors the Fairfield Middle School Students of the Month award to acknowledge positive contributions of students at school. These positive contributions...
View ArticleSurvey: Low-wage workers gloomy about future
While lower-wage American workers have accounted for the lion’s share of the jobs created since the 2007-2009 Great Recession, a new survey shows that they are also among the most pessimistic about...
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Fairfield Police Department arrested Robert Knapp, 55, of Fairfield at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, at 200 N. Fourth St., on a warrant for fourth-degree theft. Nicholas Andrew Hovorka, 15, of 401 E. Washington...
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Fairfield Fire Department was called at 8:49 p.m. Monday for a vehicle accident in Lockridge, then the call was canceled.
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Jefferson County Sheriff responded to a traffic accident at 8:46 p.m. Monday in Lockridge. Weston Ross Barton of Mount Pleasant was driving a 2001 Chevrolet S10 pickup truck east on Main Street; while...
View ArticlePublic meeting
THURSDAY Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse, 5:30 p.m.: meet with Access Energy representative regarding an interest-free loan.
View ArticlePenn State seeks third consecutive NCAA wrestling title
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State begins its pursuit this week of a third straight wrestling national title, but that daunting quest might be overshadowed by the hype over a marquee matchup that...
View ArticleThursday track meet postponed
Due to anticipated cold temperatures, the Washington Relays track and field meet scheduled Thursday in Washington has been postponed. The Fairfield boys were scheduled to attend. A make-up date has...
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Power league volleyball champs
The Crush crushed their way to a championship in the Fairfield Park and Recreation Department’s Volleyball Power League this winter. Members of the winning team are pictured, from left, front row:...
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Recreational league winner
Fairfield Lumber earned a championship in the Fairfield Park and Recreation Department’s Recreational Volleyball League this winter. Members of the winning team are pictured, from left, front row:...
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Batavia confinements discussed at breakfast
Three Iowa legislators, Curt Hanson, Dave Heaton and Rich Taylor, agreed Saturday the legislature is half-way through its session and there’s no agreements on big items under consideration. Saturday...
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School board talks about late start, middle school remodel
Fairfield Community School District superintendent Art Sathoff told the school board Monday about events occurring at the state Legislature that could affect the district. Sathoff mentioned the...
View ArticleEaster Egg Hunt Saturday at Chautauqua
Hundreds of little children will scurry throughout Chautauqua Park Saturday morning in search of hidden eggs containing edible treasures. The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp. Christy Leazer,...
View ArticleSolitaires
SOLITAIRES Members of Solitaires will meet for dinner at noon Sunday at Mike & Nikki’s Burger and Steakhouse. ———
View ArticleCongregate Meals: March 25-29, 2013
The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Fairfield senior center and at noon Monday, Wednesday and...
View ArticleVideo contest winners announced
The results for the Fairfield High School Substance Abuse Video Contest were announced Wednesday, National Kick Butts Day. The video “Drugs Are Bad” won both the YouTube portion of the contest and the...
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Four FMS History Day projects advance to state
Four of the 11 projects presented by Fairfield Middle School students at the History Day competition Tuesday at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center are advancing to state competition. The...
View ArticleJV track meet in Fort Madison canceled
Area track squads will have to wait a bit longer to kick off the outdoor season. The planned JV boys/girls track meet scheduled Tuesday in Fort Madison is the latest victim of low temperatures and has...
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Fairfield Attack 17s conclude season
The Fairfield Attack 17s traveling volleyball team, pictured, recently wrapped up an outstanding season where they won two titles in five tournament appearances. The Attack rolled to titles at both...
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