Iowa officials say fuel tax increase not off table
DES MOINES (AP) — With time running out in this legislative session, Gov. Terry Branstad still isn't ruling out the possibility of increasing the state fuel tax, though lawmakers seem less optimistic....
View ArticleIowans enjoy short commutes
DES MOINES (AP) — Roughly 80 percent of Iowa workers enjoy a work commute that's shorter than 30 minutes, a far cry from commuters nationwide who regularly endure longer treks. The Des Moines Register...
View ArticleSupervisors ponder helping Pleasant Plain
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors considered providing up to 10 tons of rock for East Pleasant Plain Road Regional Utility Sewer Service project but all three supervisors voted down the...
View ArticleLifeguards save boy from drowning
Two teenage lifeguards saved a young boy from drowning Sunday at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center. Fairfield Parks and Recreation director Derik Wulfekuhle said the incident occurred at about 2:45 p.m....
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Barhydt Chapel windows dedicated
The Barhydt Chapel stained glass angels window was dedicated Sunday at Parsons College Alumni Hall in the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. Members of the public attended the event to see both...
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Carnival
Fairfield Park and Recreation Department held a Spring Carnival Saturday at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center to raise funds for the new pool and gym. Elaine Brandt, right, prepares to flip a...
View ArticlePublic meeting
TUESDAY Jefferson County Service Agency — Jefferson County Law Enforcement Center, 5:30 p.m.; update of law center painting projects; discuss heating and cooling roof units; discuss concrete...
View ArticleThe Capitol Report by Rep. Curt Hanson
Week 15 of Iowa Legislature. On April 19, the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce honored Jodi Kerr and Patrick Doyle, two outstanding citizens, at the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards...
View ArticleThe Taylor Report by Sen. Rich Taylor
A Legislative update, April 25, from Sen. Rich Taylor, representing Henry and Lee counties and portions of Washington and Jefferson counties. Small businesses want to expand Iowa’s middle class by...
View ArticleLindenmayer to retire as Indian Hills president
OTTUMWA – Dr. Jim Lindenmayer, president of Indian Hills Community College for more than a decade, announced he will retire later this year. Lindenmayer has not set a retirement date. He informed the...
View ArticleTechel’s second trial moved to Mount Pleasant
OTTUMWA (AP) — The second murder trial for Seth Techel is scheduled to begin on Aug. 12. The Ottumwa Courier reports that the trial will be held in Mount Pleasant instead of in Ottumwa. Prosecution...
View ArticlePublic tour planned of former nursing home
The former Nelson Nursing Home on West Taylor Avenue in Fairfield will be open for a public tour 10:30 a.m. Saturday. John Kuster, who wants to remodel the nursing home and turn it into an apartment...
View ArticleBranstad to visit Fairfield Friday
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will hold a town hall meeting at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Fairfield Public Library. The public is invited to attend. The event is free.
View ArticleSwimmer helped save drowning boy Sunday
A swimmer at the Roosevelt Aquatic Center helped save a young boy from drowning Sunday. Kate Pettit was swimming in the deep end of the swimming pool at approximately 2:45 p.m. when she noticed a boy...
View ArticleWashington County exits RUSS projects
At a special meeting on Wednesday, the Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS) board acknowledged the decision that was made on Tuesday at the Washington County Board of Supervisors meeting releasing...
View ArticlePublic hearing coming on county funds for gym, pool
Ballot language for a proposed Aug. 6 vote for residents in unincorporated Jefferson County was discussed again at Monday’s regular county board of supervisors meeting. The board is considering if the...
View ArticlePekin boys run away with title at Warrior Relays
KEOSAUQUA — Pekin won just about every event and hauled in 240 points Monday to cruise to a Class A boys’ track title at the Warrior Relays in Keosauqua. The Panthers received wins from Cory Loyd...
View ArticleMaharishi School blows past Ottumwa in boys’ tennis
Maharishi School continued its winning ways Monday with an 8-1 victory over Ottumwa in Fairfield. The Pioneers, who improved to 7-0 in duals with the win, kicked off the day with five match wins in...
View ArticlePanthers edge Trojan girls' tennis team
Fairfield’s conference woes continued Monday as it dropped another close dual, this time falling 5-4 to the Mount Pleasant girls’ tennis team. The Trojans and Mount Pleasant split the singles matches...
View ArticleFairfield ends up ninth in girls’ golf
BURLINGTON — Senior Ashley Henkel fired a 106 on the 18-hole Flint Hills course Monday, leading the Trojan girls’ golf team to a ninth-place finish at Burlington’s Grayhound Invitational. Madelyn Swan...
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