National launch of PTSD/TBI Awareness Flag set
The Veterans’ National Recovery Center for the Homeless and PTSD Distressed Inc. will be nationally launching the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury flag at 12:30 p.m. Thursday...
View ArticleSuspect in custody in Boston bombings
BOSTON (AP) — A suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings was taken into custody today in a breakthrough that came less than 48 hours after the deadly attack, a law enforcement official briefed on the...
View ArticleThe Taylor Report by Sen. Rich Taylor
A legislative update for the week ending April 13 from Sen. Rich Taylor, reprenting Henry and Lee counties and portions of Jefferson and Washington counties. We want our state to be the safest...
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The Fairfield Fire Department was called to a bomb threat at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday at Fairfield Middle School, 404 W. Fillmore Ave. The report states nothing was found.
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Fairfield police arrested Tyler Koenecke, 24, of 901 W. Grimes Ave., No. 2, at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday at 112 S. Court St. Koenecke was charged with possession with intent to deliver a Schedule II narcotic.
View ArticlePublic Meeting
THURSDAY Fairfield City Council Public Safety & Transportation Committee — Fairfield City Hall, 7:30 p.m.: trails flashing safety light; closing Hempstead Avenue for Fairfield Park and Recreation...
View ArticleMedicaid opponents, backers testify to Iowa committee
DES MOINES (AP) — Plenty of people showed up but most weren't able to speak at a House hearing Tuesday evening equally divided between supporters and opponents of a Medicaid expansion plan....
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Webster guilty of murder
Tyler James Webster, 33, was found guilty of murder in the second-degree by a jury of his peers Tuesday night in the Jefferson County Courthouse. The jury returned its verdict shortly after 6 p.m....
View ArticleLocal photographers present at Boston Marathon Monday
BOSTON – The twin bombs at the Boston Marathon killed three people and wounded more than 170 on Monday. Marathon Foto, a photography company with an office in Fairfield, sent six or seven local...
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Prom king and queen
Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment celebrated its prom Saturday night with a 1940s theme. Wei Xi, left, was crowned prom queen and Praman Hamal was crowned prom king.
View ArticleBlood drive set Monday
A Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center blood drive is set from 2-6:30 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Fairfield. For appointments, call Melva Dahl at 472-5762. To be eligible,...
View ArticleCongregate meal April 25 in East Pleasant Plain
EAST PLEASANT PLAIN — A congregate meal will be served 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 25 at St. Joseph Church in East Pleasant Plain. The menu includes poor man’s steak, mashed potatoes, green bean...
View ArticleRotary auction raising funds for scholarships, museum, more
The 19th annual Fairfield Rotary Benefit Auction will be April 25 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, with auction proceeds benefitting the Fairfield Fire Department, Carnegie Historical...
View ArticleBluegrass showcase set
The Bluegrass Music Association of Iowa will present a showcase of bands and jam session from 5-8 p.m. Saturday at the Fairfield Middle School. Those scheduled to perform include; Bluegrass Blondies,...
View ArticleEducation foundation awards grants to teachers
The Board of Directors of the Education Foundation of Fairfield Public Schools met April 3 to award grants to district teachers and staff who applied for funds to purchase items for their classrooms....
View ArticleFor Washington government bean-counter, a pot education
Mike Steenhout knows spreadsheets, statistics and bean-counting. He has worked as a budget assistant to the governor, managed local operations for the U.S. Census Bureau and analyzed juvenile crime...
View ArticleRescuers search ruins of Texas fertilizer plant
Rescue workers searched the smoldering ruins of a fertilizer plant Thursday for survivors of a monstrous explosion that leveled homes and businesses in every direction across the Texas prairie. As...
View ArticleArrest made for threats
A Mississippi man accused of mailing letters with suspected ricin to national leaders believed he had uncovered a conspiracy to sell human body parts on the black market and claimed “various parties...
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Fairfield Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday at 1601 S. Main St., Immanuel Lutheran Church. Firefighters used water to extinguish the blaze, which originated in...
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Wet suits
Firefighter gear and suits will need a lot of drying time after 17 Fairfield firefighters battled a blaze at Immanuel Lutheran Church throughout the stormy night, from 11:23 p.m. Wednesday to just...
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