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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 22
Plans for Fairfield to operate its own branch of Christamore, an academic program for students with behavioral issues, and open a Career Academy, ...
By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 22
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service will honor Fairfield dairy farmers, Francis and Susan Thicke, as the 2012 Organic Farmers of ...
Feb 22
This is FFA week and holding with tradition at Fairfield High School, FFA members drove their tractors to school. After school, the tractors will ...
Feb 22
Joe Hird operates a jackhammer while completing a catch basin repair with Wayne Swafford outside Curves this morning. When water sits in the ...
By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 22
A Jan. 8 heart attack kept Randy Major from his first council meeting as Batavia mayor the following night.
Now, almost two months and one council ...
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By MIKE GLOVER, Associate... - Feb 22
Despite weeks of quiet bargaining, legislators acknowledged Tuesday that deep divisions remain about paying for an overhaul of Iowa’s mental ...
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Feb 22
Some residents of Dyersville are opposed to a proposed baseball and softball project that would be built at the “Field of Dreams” movie site, ...
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Feb 22
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sally Heckethorn, 56, of Brighton at 12:15 a.m. today at her residence for conspiracy to manufacture...
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Feb 22
Session report for week six.
There was extra hustle and bustle at the Capitol last week as preparations were being made for the visit of Chinese ...
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Feb 22
Session report for week six.
It was wonderful to be back in Fairfield for the weekend. Diane and I enjoyed Fairfield area talent at the Sondheim ...
By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 21
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted this morning to remove the 1,320 feet of 227th Street east of Highway 1 from the proposed special ...
Feb 21
Jamee Wallingford of Wally’s Plumbing and Heating in Farmington uses a threader to thread the black iron pipe he just cut, while Dennis Laux adds ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 21
A negative amount in one of the school district funds raised concern with Fairfield school board members at Monday’s regular meeting.
In a summary ...
Feb 21
If tulips, daffodils and crocus are coming up in Dorothy Bell’s berm bed on Fillmore Avenue, can spring be far behind? We still have more than a ...
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Feb 21
DES MOINES (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad said Monday his proposed overhaul of Iowa’s property tax system is drawing bipartisan opposition as he tries ...
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Feb 21
Few would confuse the glitz of the Academy Awards with a ceremony held by a folk arts society in Poland, but Hollywood doesn’t want anyone else ...
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Feb 21
WEDNESDAY
Great Prairie Area Education Agency — 2000 W. Jackson Ave., 5 p.m.: initial bargaining session with AFSCME/Iowa Council 61 (initial ...
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Feb 21
The Fairfield Fire Department cleaned up the site of an accident at 3:58 p.m. Monday at B Street and Kirkwood Avenue.
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By VICKI TILLIS, Ledger ... - Feb 20
Sen. Mark Chelgren joined local legislators Sen. Sandy Greiner and Representatives Curt Hanson and Jarad Klein at the Legislative Breakfast hosted ...
Feb 20
Pence Elementary School first-grader Dallen Rippey puts in some intense computer time in his classroom this morning. Lindey Freeman’s class soon ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 20
Fairfield and Washington business people will travel to Des Moines Tuesday to meet with legislators during the annual Fairfield/Washington ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 20
Four works of art will be added to the Maze of Murals project overseen by Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk by mid-summer.
The first is a safari-theme...
Feb 20
Jim Preslicka of Iowa City makes his drinking water deliveries wearing short sleeves this morning in downtown Fairfield. Today’s sunshine and ...
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By MIKE GLOVER, Associate... - Feb 20
A proposed increase in Iowa’s fuel tax has landed in a limbo, with lawmakers hesitant to move ahead or reject the plan.
Committees in the House ...
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By PATRICK HOGAN, The ... - Feb 20
New trash cans popped up in the cafeteria at Prairie Point Middle School and Ninth Grade Academy earlier this month.
The garbage bins have signs ...
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Feb 20
Iowa lakes are far dirtier now than they were before farming and development arrived, according to a new study that could figure heavily into ...
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Feb 20
The online world is flocking again to see the newest egg laid by a famous northeast Iowa eagle family.
Cedar Rapids news station KGAN-TV reports ...
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Feb 20
Cambridge Investment Research Inc. has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Silver certification established by the U.S. ...
Feb 20
Jet Gas Corporation presents grants
Jet Gas Corporation, a BP Branded Marketer servicing BP stations throughout southeast Iowa, presented two BP ...
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Feb 20
During the past four years, B&B Propane’s Warm Your Neighbor program has been providing assistance with heating costs to families who take pride ...
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Feb 20
U.S. Cellular, in conjunction with its partner King Street Wireless, announced Fairfield residents will be among the next customers to experience ...
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Feb 20
AMES — The Iowa Department of Transportation has implemented new federally required rules that change the way drivers apply for or renew commercial...
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By Associated Press - Feb 20
WASHINGTON (AP) — Access to college has been the driving force in federal higher education policy for decades.
But the Obama administration is ...
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By Associated Press - Feb 20
(AP) — Oil prices jumped to a nine-month high above $105 a barrel on Monday after Iran said it halted crude exports to Britain and France in an ...
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Feb 20
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bonnie Jean Greiner, 59, of Packwood at 4:38 p.m. Sunday at her residence for dependent adult abuse ...
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Feb 20
TUESDAY
Fairfield City Council Civil Service Commission — Fairfield City Hall council chambers, noon: eligibility list.
WEDNESDAY
Fairfield City ...
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Feb 20
The Fairfield Police Department responded to a theft reported at 7:32 a.m. Saturday at 1008 S. Main St. A purse was stolen from a vehicle. The ...
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Feb 20
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Staci Lynne Flinn, Blakesburg, speeding.
Travis James Hartman, 503 S. ...
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Feb 20
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a trash fire at 12:37 p.m. Saturday at 406 N. Sixth St.
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 17
FFA celebrates its annual National FFA Week beginning Saturday through Feb. 25.
The week that includes George Washington’s birthday was designated ...
Feb 17
Packwood’s former community building, constructed under a New Deal program, was sold at auction Jan. 28.
The building has not been used by the ...
By JULIE JOHNSTON/Ledger ... - Feb 17
Today is the first day of the Great Backyard Bird Count, which continues through Monday. Diane Porter feeds a chickadee. As she watched from her ...
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By ROD BOSHART, Sioux ... - Feb 17
Iowa’s minimum wage workers probably don’t have a raise in their future — not from the Iowa Legislature this session anyway.
A three-member Senate ...
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By MIKE GLOVER, Associate... - Feb 17
The Iowa House overwhelmingly backed a plan Thursday that encourages privately held companies to let workers buy an ownership stake in the ...
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Feb 17
In observance of Washington’s Birthday Monday, some offices will be closed.
Jefferson County offices will be closed Monday; however, the clerk of ...
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By Associated Press - Feb 17
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — John Glenn fever has taken hold of Cape Canaveral once again.
Three days before the 50th anniversary of his historic ...
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Feb 17
LAPLACE, La. (AP) — An oil tanker barge collided with another barge Friday on the Mississippi, spilling oil and leading officials to close a ...
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Feb 17
MONDAY
Indian Hills Community College Board of Trustees — Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa campus board room, 4 p.m.: public hearing on ...
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Feb 17
MAGISTRATE COURT
Judy Leonard, 40, 201 S. 15th St., pleaded guilty to violating school attendance regulations and was fined $100.
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Feb 17
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Travis Lee Hagans, 206 E. Pierce Ave., Apt. 18, failure to secure ...
Feb 16
With no snow or ice on the rooftop Wednesday morning it was a good day to swap out one wireless antenna for another. Derek Shelton, who is ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 16
A proposal to establish a three-person city engineering department has been scrapped in favor of a modified relationship with French-Reneker-Associ...
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Feb 16
Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk saw its request for $40,000 in Local Option Sales Tax community betterment funds reduced to $20,000 by the city ...
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Feb 16
The final shaping of the 2012-2013 Fairfield city budget approved by the ways and means committee Thursday night included a 2 percent increase in ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 16
The Fairfield community will have one night to experience “Burlesque to Broadway,” at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 25, at the Fairfield Arts & Convention ...
Feb 16
Tom Knight took advantage of the 42-degree temperature at noon today to ride his bicycle in downtown Fairfield. The National Weather Service’s ...
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Feb 16
All drivers need to do it, but many forget. Now, Iowa licensed drivers can receive an email renewal notification approximately 30 days before ...
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By RUSTY EBERT, Ledger ... - Feb 16
The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors gave its blessing for a truck purchase during the regular meeting Monday.
Van Buren County Engineer ...
Feb 15
February is Heart Month, and Valentine’s week was deemed a good time to teach all Fairfield High School students the new method of CPR. According ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 15
Craig Steward, paramedic specialist and training officer with Jefferson County Area Ambulance, presented information and a request for funding at ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 15
Resolutions increasing the cost of curbside trash and recycling collection passed from their first to second readings during Monday’s Fairfield ...
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By RUSTY EBERT, Ledger ... - Feb 15
Van Buren Community School Board accepted budget reduction recommendations Monday evening.
The school has been studying ways to reduce the budget ...
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Feb 15
The eastern Iowa city of Wellman has issued a boil advisory for drinking water after a water main break and a loss of water pressure.
KGAN-TV in ...
Feb 15
When an alarm is received at the fire station, it’s “all hands on deck” as far as response is concerned. Police, ambulance and members of the ...
Feb 15
Sharon Harris and 16 year-old Buck were out for some exercise this morning. Buck is recovering from knee surgery, but didn’t let that slow him ...
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By MIKE GLOVER, ... - Feb 15
DES MOINES (AP) — The Iowa House on Tuesday approved a measure that would cut property taxes paid by businesses nearly in half over eight years.
Ba...
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By Associated Press - Feb 15
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal trial began Wednesday for an Indiana man accused of forcing his grandsons to hike for miles in the Grand Canyon without ...
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Feb 15
These traffic charges have been filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Jammie N. Chambers, St. Louis, Mo., speeding, no valid driver’s ...
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Feb 15
DISTRICT COURT
Jason Mathew Kensett, 34, 606 W. Monroe Ave., Apt. 2A, pleaded guilty to delivery of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 10 years ...
By JULIE JOHNSTON/Ledger ... - Feb 14
The Fairfield Public Library was full of bling Saturday afternoon as youth librarian Jessica Garchik hosted a Fancy Nancy Party for girls. After ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 14
Objections voiced by two rural residents have delayed progress on a special assessment project.
The Fairfield City Council and Jefferson County ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 14
After getting opposition to the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors’ proposed $60,000 Fairfield Public Library budget, the supervisors agreed on ...
Feb 14
Dave Duncan played the dobro while his granddaughter Kayla Oliver added her voice to the vocals at the Bluegrass Jam Saturday night at the ...
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Feb 14
The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host the second installment of its 2012 Legislative Breakfast series from 7:30-9 a.m. Saturday at the ...
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Feb 14
A person was misidentified in the Polar Plunge photo on the front page of Monday’s Ledger. The photo information should have stated: From left, ...
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Feb 14
Small Iowa cities that have applied to become a Blue Zones community will be notified in the next four to six weeks if they have been chosen for a ...
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Feb 14
State regulators have scheduled a series of public meetings to gather input on MidAmerican Energy’s plans to increase electric rates by 3 to 4 ...
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Feb 14
A legislative panel has approved incentives designed to spark a $38 million expansion of the “Field of Dreams” movie site near Dyersville.
A ...
Feb 14
Karen Krumboltz had a surprise when she prepared to leave her house after the last snowfall. Apparently someone had used the Krumboltz driveway to ...
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Feb 14
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard Brandon Downing, 23, 302 E. Pierce Ave., No. 4, at 4:18 p.m. Monday at 1200 W. Grimes Ave. ...
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Feb 14
Session report for week five.
At approximately 7:30 a.m. Jan. 24, I slipped and fell on the ice at my apartment complex in Des Moines, while I ...
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Feb 14
Session report for week five.
Iowa’s economy continues to recover from the recession according to two reports released in the last month. The ...
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Feb 14
Rep. Dave Loebsack will hold a telephone town hall at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Loebsack will take questions and talk with Iowans about the issues that ...
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Feb 14
WEDNESDAY
Fairfield Beautification Commission — Fairfield City Hall, 5:15 p.m.: approve minutes; committee reports (projects; programs; grants; ...
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Feb 14
The Fairfield Police Department investigated a burglary at 4:41 p.m. Monday at 1500 S. Main St.
Police investigated fraud reported at 1:36 p.m. ...
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Feb 14
The Fairfield Fire Department investigated a possible carbon monoxide problem at 12:30 p.m. Monday at 301 N. Third St.
By VICKI TILLIS, Ledger ... - Feb 13
Fifty-two people braved one of the coldest days of the winter to plunge into the freezing water of Bonnifield Lake at Waterworks Park beach ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 13
A 40-cent decrease in the property tax levy rate is part of the balanced 2012-2013 budget presented to the Fairfield City Council Ways and Means ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 13
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to employees’ initial proposal for wage and benefits increase with “no changes” to their original ...
Feb 13
Saturday night was a dress-up for a date with Dad night for many little girls who attended the Daddy-Daughter dance at Fairfield Middle School ...
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By DAVID HOTLE, Golden ... - Feb 13
WASHINGTON, Iowa (GTNS) — Washington County Attorney Larry Brock held a press conference at the courthouse Friday to discuss the details of a deal ...
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Feb 13
Public hearing set for Van Buren County budget
KEOSAUQUA — The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors have approved for public hearing a 2013 ...
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Feb 13
Hennesy appointed court judge
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Sarah E. Hennesy as district court judge in Minnesota’s ...
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Feb 13
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident at 6:10 p.m. Friday, 1 mile northwest of Fairfield on Brookville Road. A 2010 Chevy ...
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Feb 13
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a trash fire at 2:07 p.m. Sunday at 1956 Gear Ave.
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Feb 13
The Fairfield Police Department arrested Derek Brandon Morgan, 27, 410 1/2 W. Hempstead Ave., at 5:40 p.m. Friday at his residence for harassment ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 10
Permanent closure of the existing outdoor municipal pool is imminent.
The proposed 2012-2013 general fund budget for Fairfield eliminates all ...
Feb 10
To help youngsters overcome shyness at being in front of a group, Mother’s Day Out Preschool teacher Vicki Eastburn has children take turns ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 10
Superintendent Art Sathoff proposed a list of budget cuts Thursday to the Fairfield Community School District Finance Committee, estimated to save ...
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Feb 10
Notification Thursday that cities with populations under 10,000 have been cut out of the first round of Blue Zones site visits came as an initial ...
Feb 10
Fairfield City Clerk Joy Messer uses one of the city’s 11 iPads purchased in the last year. The city spent $839 apiece for the 64GB iPads and ...
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By SALLY Y. HAYES, ... - Feb 10
The Wapello County Board of Supervisors voted to withdraw from membership in Regional Utility Service Systems Dec. 12, 2011. Wednesday afternoon ...
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Feb 10
The prosecutor has agreed to dismiss a drunken-driving charge that had been filed against the Keokuk County sheriff.
Washington County Attorney ...
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Feb 10
Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal says a property tax package crafted by Republican legislators would increase the burden on homeowners and ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 10
One of the first steps in planning the meal for a wedding reception is determining how many guests will be in attendance.
“Usually with a large ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 10
Wedding and reception venues can be traditional, contemporary, historical, formal, personal — as unique as the wedding couple and budgets allow.
On...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 10
Fondant frosting is slowly becoming a “fon-don’t” for brides and grooms who value flavor as much as flair.
“We still do them — just not as many,” ...
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By VICKI TILLIS, Ledger ... - Feb 10
Whether working with a budget of few hundred or a few thousand dollars, Americus Diamond owner Kim Kufner wants to make sure an engaged couple ...
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By VICKI TILLIS, Ledger ... - Feb 10
The allure of tropical beaches and gorgeous ocean sunsets beckon many couples as wedding and honeymoon destinations.
The Caribbean, Mexico and ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 10
The most important thing to remember about flowers for a wedding is to book the date with a florist ahead of the big day, said Ed Oliver of ...
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Feb 10
David Benjamin Cook, 54, 1000 N. Eighth St., Lot 29, was arrested at 10:32 a.m. Thursday in the 700 block of Eighth Street for failure to comply ...
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Feb 10
The Fairfield Police Department responded to a license plate theft reported at 1:07 p.m. Thursday at 505 N. Fourth St.
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Feb 10
MONDAY
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse first floor meeting room, 9 a.m.: meet with county engineer and ...
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By Associated Press - Feb 10
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Friday he’s found a solution to a birth-control uproar that will protect religious liberty but ...
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Feb 10
ELDON – Eldon United Methodist Church is hosting a “Soup Supper and More” from 4-7 p.m. Feb. 17.
Oyster stew and other soups, plus breads, ...
Feb 09
Just-turned-4-today Christian Rasmussen also was the Star of the Week and had a bulletin board in his honor at Mother’s Day Out Preschool, which ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 09
Fairfield Public Access Channel, the TV channel that broadcasts city council meetings among other events, changed its name to Fairfield Media ...
By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 09
Dave Fredericks hopes his donation of a bench to the Neff Wetlands will inspire others to follow suit.
“My wife is a birdwatcher, and we like to ...
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By RUSTY EBERT, Ledger ... - Feb 09
KEOSAUQUA — Budget finance and facility improvements topped the agenda during a Van Buren Community School District Board of Directors work ...
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By ANDREW DUFFELMEYER, ... - Feb 09
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A bill that would reduce commercial property taxes, limit the growth of local government and slow the projected increase ...
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Feb 09
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Erin Jo Chung, Austin, Texas, speeding.
John Wesley Huff, 610 W. ...
Feb 09
Alliant Energy crews were busy on South Seventh Street this morning re-routing wires to a home. The lines ran through several large trees and ...
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Feb 09
The Fairfield Police Department responded to a theft reported at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday at 1905 W. Burlington Ave.
Police responded to a theft ...
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By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVA... - Feb 09
The Obama administration says health plans must start providing more consumer-friendly summaries of coverage and costs so people will know what ...
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Feb 09
The former mayor of a Los Angeles suburb has pleaded guilty to stealing a commercial food mixer from the local school district so he could make ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 08
The paper needed to keep council members in the know can add up quickly.
Figure at least 50 pages per Fairfield City Council packet multiplied by ...
By VICKI TILLIS, Ledger ... - Feb 08
Jefferson County’s oldest-know resident Wilma Lawson died Monday at SunnyBrook Living Care Center where she had been a resident since 2004.
Accordi...
By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 08
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway is upgrading its infrastructure to improve on-time performance of Amtrak passenger service, according to Amy ...
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By ANDY HALLMAN, Golden ... - Feb 08
A dinner and auction to benefit the Murray family has been scheduled for March 9. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Mid-Prairie High ...
Feb 08
Maharishi School speech team members, from left, Toby James, Raphael Gelfand and Paul DeAngelis give an improvisational performance. Two of the ...
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Feb 08
State Rep. Curt Hanson sponsored a bill this week to make sure rural schools get their share of state education funding.
“It’s time for us to fix ...
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Feb 08
A page of news from the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
Click on "February 2012 Chamber page" under "Related Information" shown below.
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By Associated Press - Feb 08
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Officials at an elementary school rocked by teacher sex abuse claims are investigating yet another allegation of misconduct, ...
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Feb 08
THURSDAY
Fairfield Community School District Finance Committee — A/C/T Center board room, 6 p.m.: district financial status (fiscal year 2012; ...
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Feb 08
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at 8:56 p.m. Tuesday at Fairfield Middle School.
The fire department responded to an ...
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Feb 08
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Gary Lavern Turner, Farmington, speeding.
Danna L. Keck, Port Byron, ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 07
Plans for a backup generator to power the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center as an emergency shelter have reached a stalemate, Jefferson County ...
By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 07
Richland Old School Fitness Room and child care is hosting an open house from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday with a Mardi Gras theme.
Anyone, including ...
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By ANDY HALLMAN, Golden ... - Feb 07
A Wellman couple died in a one-vehicle car accident on their way to a wrestling meet in Tiffin Saturday afternoon.
According to the Iowa State ...
Feb 07
Five adult eagles were spotted in a cornfield north of Fairfield: one in a tree, two on the ground and two flying around. It appeared that one was ...
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Feb 07
Iowa health officials said Monday they are appealing a Polk County court decision that orders the state to list both members of a same-sex ...
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Feb 07
Session report for week four.
I met with constituents for breakfast Jan. 26 before attending a Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce legislative ...
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Feb 07
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Moses Ural Wesley, Pulaski, no valid driver’s license.
Mitchell Reese ...
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Feb 07
The Fairfield Police Department arrested Paul Michael Wheeler, 30, 2065 Libertyville Road, No. 3, at 7:40 a.m. Monday in the 100 block of North ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 06
Fairfield Economic Development Association Executive Director Tracy Vance told the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors this morning that job ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 06
The Maharishi Vedic City city council held initial discussions about fire protection fees with Fairfield Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Six and ...
Feb 06
Bob Leazer holds a joint together for Shawn Morrissey to attach the screws as the men were busy in the Jefferson County Park shop this morning ...
Feb 06
Ledger photographer Julie Johnston received two first place photography awards at the annual AP Managing Editors newspaper contest over the weekend.
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By ANDREW DUFFELMEYER, ... - Feb 06
Gov. Terry Branstad has warned that residential property owners could see a massive tax hike over the next decade if the Legislature doesn’t clamp ...
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By MIKE GLOVER, Associate... - Feb 06
State auditor David Vaudt warned Monday that Gov. Terry Branstad’s proposed budget doesn’t include funding to cover pay and benefit increases for ...
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Feb 06
Gamrath-Doyle recognized
EMC Insurance Companies, headquartered in Des Moines, announced its 2012 “Leading Partners” and has distinguished ...
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Feb 06
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s call to shrink the military, shut bases and cancel weapons to meet the demand for budget cuts tests the ...
Feb 06
Neal Gritz, right, of the Insurance Resource Center in Fairfield, visits with Rep. Curt Hanson during the Iowa Legislative session in Des Moines.
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Feb 06
WEST BURLINGTON — Great River Health Systems will offer a health-career workshop from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 for high school students and displaced...
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Feb 06
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rescuers dug with picks and shovels trying to reach dozens of people trapped under houses collapsed by a strong ...
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Feb 06
Bryan Ziegler, who works with the Small Business Development Center in Ottumwa, will be in Fairfield Feb. 20 for consultations, reviews of ...
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Feb 06
Iowa One Call will be holding Excavation Safety Awareness Meetings March 20 at Golf & Country Club in Mount Pleasant and March 21 at Hotel Ottumwa ...
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Feb 06
The Fairfield Fire Department investigated an odd smell at 1:10 a.m. today at 411 North F St.
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Feb 06
WEDNESDAY
Regional Utility Service Systems Board of Directors — 900 W. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, 1 p.m.: approve agenda; approve minutes; ...
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Feb 06
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Larry Wayne Money at 3:35 a.m. today at 1200 W. Grimes Ave. for failure to appear.
The sheriff’s ...
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Feb 06
The Fairfield Police Department responded to a theft reported at 10:57 a.m. Sunday at 709 S. Third St.
By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 03
“Christmas of 1971 wasn’t very cheery ... “ wrote Paul Petersen, of Rome, Ga., in a recent letter to The Ledger, marking the 40th anniversary of ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 03
Fixed base operator Robert Lyons briefed the Fairfield City Council Ways and Means Committee on three planned projects during review of the ...
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By RUSTY EBERT, Ledger ... - Feb 03
The Van Buren County Fair Board’s recent accounting of money given by the county meets state law, the county attorney wrote in an opinion to ...
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Feb 03
The Area 15 Regional Telecommunications Council will meet via the Iowa Communications Network at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
ICN locations will include the ...
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Feb 03
ASSOCIATE DISTRICT COURT
Jacob Wayne Armstrong, 19, of Folsom, N.M., pleaded guilty to reckless driving and failure to maintain control and was ...
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Feb 03
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Michael Travis Coop, 1404 Nipa Blvd., speeding.
Dylan Wayne Latham, ...
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Feb 03
The following marriage certificates were returned to the Jefferson County Recorder/Registrar’s office:
Brent James Pacha of Richland and Whitney ...
By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 03
Iowa did slightly better on its 2011 corn harvest than the previous year, producing 2.35 billion bushels compared to 2.15 billion bushels last ...
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Feb 03
Congressman Dave Loebsack will have his reprentative Jared Hershberger in southeastern Iowa for open office hours.
Hershberger will be at the ...
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Feb 03
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jed Aron Hill, 30, of Eldon, at 7:06 a.m. today in Batavia for driving while revoked.
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Feb 03
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a grass fire at 1:42 p.m. Thursday at 1948 Highway 1 North.
By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 02
After a 20-year career with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff Jerry Droz will retire at the end of the year.
“I’ve always enjoyed law ...
By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 02
Jefferson County Chief Deputy Gregg Morton wasted no time taking out his nomination papers for sheriff.
The idea of running for sheriff has stuck ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 02
The Fairfield school board discussed top priorities for the high school facilities Monday, reviewed survey results from 41 high school staffs’ ...
Feb 02
This photo of a female Northern Harrier was taken Sunday north of Fairfield. The Harrier, a medium sized hawk, is a year-round resident of Iowa. ...
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Feb 02
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced Wednesday it will re-propose the portion of its regulation on child labor in ...
Feb 02
David Bausick, owner of D and J Floor coverings out of Colorado, stands in the hot tub of the AmericInn under construction near the by-pass to ...
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Feb 02
KK Finisher public hearing canceled
Today’s public hearing on the Master Matrix for KK Finisher has been canceled.
The Jefferson County Board of ...
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Feb 02
DES MOINES (AP) — State officials say tax revenue for the first seven months of the fiscal year is $62.6 million more than in the previous ...
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Feb 02
DES MOINES (AP) — Prosecutors failed to rebuff a defendant’s argument that he was taking prescribed drugs as directed when he was pulled over for ...
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By LEANNE ITALIE, ... - Feb 02
They’ve bitten their handlers, refused to budge from their beds and lost their shadow-casting jobs to potbellied pigs. And it turns out, not all ...
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Feb 02
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Samuel J. Humble, Batavia, operation without registration.
Brian D. ...
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Feb 02
FRIDAY
Fairfield Community School District Policy Committee — A/C/T Center board room, 10 a.m.: review existing policy (501.9 student absences – ...
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Feb 02
MAGISTRATE COURT
Candace Faye Humphreys, 24, of Campo, Texas, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and received a deferred judgment. She was ...
Feb 01
The 82 walkers who showed up at Howard Park Tuesday were blessed with nearly 60 degree weather for their noontime stroll south to Burlington ...
Feb 01
Rob Steinberg has been elected chairman of the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Board of Directors for 2012 and president of the convention ...
By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Feb 01
The Fairfield school board Monday toured the high school in depth to view the concerns and issues facing the district.
Foods class is a popular ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Feb 01
Changes to the Highway 1 speed limits through Fairfield have hit a snag.
“You’ve passed three ordinances to address speed limits on north and ...
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By RUSTY EBERT, Ledger ... - Feb 01
The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors approved a 2.5 percent increase in salaries for elected officials and most non-union employees.
The vote ...
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Feb 01
TODAY
Maharishi Vedic City City Council — 1750 Maharishi Center Ave., 3 p.m.: approve minutes; meet with Fairfield Fire Chief Scott Vaughan ...
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Feb 01
Session report for week three.
The weekend of Jan. 21-22 was spent meeting with people in the district, as well as attending a Fairfield Area ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Jan 31
The Fairfield school board Monday narrowly approved going ahead with the plan to replace air handling and heating at Fairfield Middle School with ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Jan 31
The Fairfield school board tackled building a consensus about the scope of work necessary to update the high school facility Monday.
Superintendent...
Jan 31
Drish Construction demolishes the former Checkerz restaurant at the corner of Burlington Avenue and B Street today. Fairfield Economic Development ...
Jan 31
With Monday’s temperatures setting records around the state, many residents were to be found out of doors in shirtsleeves. A few of the hardier ...
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By DAVID HOTLE, Golden ... - Jan 31
Washington High School Principal Erik Buchholz reported Monday one wrestling cheerleader was transported to Jefferson County Health Center for ...
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Jan 31
THURSDAY
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse courtroom, 4:30 p.m.: consider Master Matrix for KK Finisher site; ...
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By MIKE GLOVER, Associate... - Jan 31
Lawmakers pushing to increase Iowa’s fuel tax vowed Monday to continue their effort despite opposition from Gov. Terry Branstad.
“We will continue ...
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Jan 31
The Fairfield Police Department responded to a theft at 5:06 p.m. Monday at 120 E. Burlington Ave.
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Jan 31
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Gary Michael Motykowski, Ottumwa, speeding.
Tammy Lee Trout, Ottumwa, ...
Jan 30
The official story part of the Fairfield Public Library’s toddler story time was finished this morning, and most of the toddlers were in motion, ...
Jan 30
A city street crew was hanging the winter banners around the square this morning. The men remain unidentified, but suffice it to say, they picked ...
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Jan 30
Jefferson County correctional officers are requesting a 3 percent pay increase in their initial contract proposal.
The jailers, represented by ...
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By VICKI TILLIS, Ledger ... - Jan 30
Jefferson County Health Center officials are seeing lower utility bills since a retrocommission project has been completed.
About two years ago, ...
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By RUSTY EBERT, Ledger ... - Jan 30
KEOSAUQUA — Representatives of the Morris Park committee were present at the Jan. 23 Van Buren County supervisors meeting to discuss treatment of ...
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Jan 30
Legislative forum set in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA — The League of Women Voters of Ottumwa and the Greater Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor the ...
Jan 30
Col. Martin Graber of Fort Madison, representing the U.S. Department of Defense, presents Barb Pilcher, representing Cambridge Investment Research ...
Jan 30
From left, Fairfield Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store assistant manager Todd Guffey, and store director Alan Shank present a $1,500 SMART Board interacti...
Jan 30
From left, Bryon Bellinger, the lead instructor of the paramedic program at Indian Hills Community College; David Howard, director of paramedic ...
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Jan 30
Pinney to be conference speaking chair
Dr. Michelle Pinney of The Village Vet in Birmingham has been chosen to be the equine speaking chairwoman ...
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Jan 30
DISTRICT COURT
Gregory Scott Buch, 35, 115 N. Main St., No. 16, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana-third offense, manufacturing less than 5 ...
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Jan 30
More than 60,000 people have taken advantage of Iowa’s concealed weapons law since the law was changed last year making it easier for people to ...
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Jan 30
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident at 11:26 a.m. Saturday in the 3200 block of Glasgow Road, Lockridge. According to ...
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Jan 30
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:
Benjamin Scott Louis Ferguson, 311 S. 15th St., financial liability ...
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By DIANE VANCE, Ledger ... - Jan 27
Fairfield Park and Recreation Department is experiencing its best year to date with increased memberships, additional programs and more consistent ...
By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Jan 27
Fairfield police officers have another tool in their belt — literally.
The department trained in use of its new taser guns Tuesday and Thursday. ...
Jan 27
This special 44-page section inside today’s edition of The Fairfield Ledger includes useful information about living in Fairfield.
In addition to ...
By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Jan 27
The $3 per month fee Fairfield businesses are charged for recycling each month was addressed during a meeting of the Fairfield City Council ...
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By ANDY HALLMAN, Golden ... - Jan 27
A text message scam has targeted cell phone users in southeast Iowa in an effort to procure the users’ debit card numbers.
The text message ...
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By RUSTY EBERT, Ledger ... - Jan 27
The Van Buren County Conference Board has approved a budget with a 2.5 percent raise for the county assessor.
The board, made up of mayors, school ...
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By ANDREW DUFFELMEYER, ... - Jan 27
The Republican chairman of the House Transportation Committee says his colleagues are waiting for a signal from leadership before supporting an ...
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By ANDREW DUFFELMEYER, ... - Jan 27
A New York attorney’s decision to withdraw his claim on a multimillion dollar Iowa Lottery prize doesn’t put to rest officials’ questions about ...
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Jan 27
DAVENPORT — Pamela Sue Hesser, 50, of Lockridge, was sentenced Thursday to 84 months imprisonment in connection with federal charges of conspiracy ...
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By Associated Press - Jan 27
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — President Barack Obama called today for an overhaul of the higher education financial aid system, warning that colleges ...
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By Associated Press - Jan 27
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Since the Iraq War ended there has been little fanfare for the veterans returning home. No ticker-tape parades. No massive, ...
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Jan 27
MONDAY
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors — Jefferson County Courthouse first floor meeting room, 9 a.m.: meet with county engineer and ...
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Jan 27
The Fairfield Fire Department investigated a chimney fire at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday at 1468 Pleasant Plain Road.
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By LACEY JACOBS, Ledger ... - Jan 26
“We’re ready,” is the message city leaders are trying to convey to Blue Zone Project judges.
A seven-minute video of citizens engaging in area ...
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By RUSTY EBERT, Ledger ... - Jan 26
Representatives from Indian Hills Community College encouraged the Van Buren Community School Board to consider joining a possible Career Academy ...
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Jan 26
Fundraising efforts at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center brought in nearly $300,000 from 180 individuals and businesses in 2011.
Incorrect ...
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Jan 26
Secretary of State Matt Schultz is again proposing to require that voters show identification at polling places before they can cast ballots.
Schul...
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Jan 26
The Iowa City Council has taken another step toward approving traffic cameras despite a legislative proposal that would ban the speed and red-light...
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Jan 26
The House has unanimously sent Gov. Terry Branstad a measure increasing spending on tuition assistance for deployed veterans who want to attend ...
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By ANDREW DUFFELMEYER, ... - Jan 26
A measure allowing MidAmerican Energy to bill customers for the cost of a proposed nuclear power plant before construction is done has enough ...
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By RYAN J. FOLEY, ... - Jan 26
President Barack Obama pitched his vision for boosting U.S. manufacturing during a visit Wednesday to a small factory in Cedar Rapids, a message ...
Jan 26
City street department employees Larry Hanshaw, left, and Leo Schafer stuff branches into a chipper as they finish trimming a tree on West Grimes ...
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Jan 26
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident at 6:17 a.m. today, 4 miles southwest of Packwood on Butternut Avenue. According to ...
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Jan 26
The Fairfield Police Department arrested Nathan Patrick Ford, 23, 807 W. Depot Ave., at 10:48 p.m. Wednesday at his residence for domestic abuse ...
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Jan 26
The Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced its 2012 grant recipients, awarding $11,500 to assist with the promotion of 24 ...
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By GLENN ADAMS, Associate... - Jan 26
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gay rights activists in Maine, the only New England state that doesn’t allow gay marriage or civil unions, said Thursday ...
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By DINA CAPPIELLO and ... - Jan 26
LAS VEGAS (AP) — President Barack Obama says his administration will open a large swath in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas exploration and ...
By JULIE JOHNSTON and ... - Jan 26
A foot search for Duane Hinkle had barely begun this morning when his body was found within 500 yards of his home.
Hinkle, 61, of 3410 160th St., ...
