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Sustainable cities
Author and ecologist Richard Register delivers a lecture, “Rebuilding our cities sustainably,” Wednesday night at Dalby Hall in the Argiro Student Center at Maharishi University of Management....
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Monster mushrooms
Heather Watson of Stockport is one of the many mushroom-hunters in the area. During a search for the fungi last week, Watson discovered the giant mushroom seen here, measured at 6.5 inches.
View ArticleOil pastel workshop Sunday
Oil pastel artist Marty Mitchell will be offering a one-day workshop for Fairfield artists and art students from 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday at the Fairfield Art Association studio in the Fairfield...
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Academic Excellence
Graduating seniors from area schools are recognized by Lt. Gov. Kimberly Reynolds and Gov. Terry Branstad at the 11th Annual Governor’s Scholar Recogntion Ceremony April 28 at Hy-Vee Hall in Des...
View ArticleIDOT launches interactive website for bicyclists
AMES — The Iowa Department of Transportation has a new interactive website for planning travel adventures on Iowa’s bicycle trails. The full-feature site is ideal for planning trips to explore Iowa’s...
View ArticleThe Taylor Report by Sen. Rich Taylor
Sen. Rich Taylor’s legislative update for the week of May 13. Chief Justice Mark Cady said in his State of the Judiciary address that “Iowans expect their government to operate a full-time,...
View ArticleRAGBRAI meeting set for business owners
The RAGBRAI committee will hold an informational meeting with local merchants and businesses from 8-9 a.m. Friday at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. “All merchants and restaurant owners...
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Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce May Newsletter
A page of news from the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce. Click on "May 2013 Chamber Page" under "Related Information" shown below to see the newsletter.
View ArticleWinners announced from Loopy Trail Run
Randall Stanford was the top overall finisher at the second annual Loopy Trail Run held Saturday on the Fairfield Loop Trail. Stanford led 36 other participants and finished the 16-mile course in...
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Swan song
Amanda Lamb, bottom left, is pictured on the podium Friday with the other members of Central College’s 4x800 team following the relay’s third-place finish at the Iowa Conference championships held at...
View ArticlePioneers’ DeAngelis qualifies for district golf
NEW LONDON — Maharishi School’s Mickey DeAngelis finished fourth overall in the Class 1A boys’ golf sectional Friday at New London to advance to the next round. Behind DeAngelis’ strong day, the...
View ArticleFairfield avenges loss to Keokuk
KEOKUK — Fairfield took care of business in a rematch with Keokuk Monday and defeated the Southeast Conference rival 2-1 in girls’ soccer action. When the teams met last Thursday in Fairfield, the...
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Fairfield girls rally, advance to regional final
Courtney Laux and Hanna Kerr pulled out a tight victory via tiebreaker in the first round of regional team tennis Saturday, lifting the Trojan girls over Oskaloosa 5-4 on the Fairfield Middle School...
View ArticleOK given to paving 16 camping pads
MOUNT PLEASANT (GTNS) – The Henry County Conservation Board has approved spending almost $37,000 to pave 16 camping pads on the South Shore to prevent future flood damage. Twenty four camping pads are...
View ArticleFederal cap limits payout to mentally disabled plant workers
IOWA CITY (AP) — A landmark $240 million verdict awarded to 32 mentally disabled Iowa plant workers who were subjected to years of abuse by their handlers will be reduced to just $1.6 million because...
View ArticleWoman gets probation for theft from Iowa college
CLINTON (AP) — A former Ashford University employee has been given probation for stealing more than $62,000 from the school in northeast Iowa. Stacy Powers, of Camanche, was given five years of...
View ArticleIowa officials stock lake with 200 muskellunges
ELDRIDGE (AP) — Officials have stocked a lake in eastern Iowa with 200 freshwater fish known to balloon in size. Biologists with the state Department of Natural Resources introduced the muskellunges...
View ArticleIowa economic development boss defends expenses
SIOUX CITY (AP) — Iowa's Economic Development Authority director says her substantial travel spending is necessary to promote Iowa. Debi Durham said during a meeting with the Sioux City Journal...
View ArticleCougar reported on northeast side of Oskaloosa
OSKALOOSA (AP) — Authorities say officers couldn't find a mountain lion that was reported on the northeast side of Oskaloosa in south-central Iowa. The Oskaloosa Police Department says it was notified...
View ArticleCity to borrow against future donations
The Fairfield City Council agreed to a plan Monday to borrow money for the pool and gym project and pay it back with anticipated donations. The council agreed to the idea of borrowing up to $4.5...
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