http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest news stories from Fairfield Ledger. Tue, 22 May 2012 06:32:51 CDT Tue, 22 May 2012 06:32:51 CDT en-us Copyright 2011 Inland Media http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/lab-work/827643?source=rss ]]> Fairfield High School student Hanna Greiner holds open the cavity of the fetal pig as classmates Cheyanne Laux, left, and Dorian Larson look for the inferior venacava during Patrick Weber’s fourth-hour biology class this morning. Students in Weber’s classes have been dissecting the pigs for about a week, learning the various systems of the body. http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/lab-work/827643 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:14:18 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/county-loan-at-1-91-percent-for-improvements/827640?source=rss The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors agreed at today’s meeting to issue general obligation capital loan notes in two amounts for ongoing and anticipated work. One amount, not to exceed $400,000, will fund courthouse and annex renovations and the second amount, not to exceed $600,000, will pay for roadwork on 227th Street West and Grimes Avenue. Jeff Heil of Northland Securities handled the financial transacti... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/county-loan-at-1-91-percent-for-improvements/827640 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:13:12 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (DIANE VANCE, Ledger staff writer) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/area-communities-planning-memorial-day-observances/827639?source=rss Several area communities, such as Lockridge, Birmingham and Richland, are planning Memorial Day services this weekend. Lockridge Lockridge’s Memorial Day celebration is scheduled for Saturday morning. According to organizer Paul Corbin, participants can meet the Lockridge honor guard and rifle team at 7:45 a.m. at the Lockridge Community Center to march to the cemetery at 7:50 a.m. At the cemetery, the flag ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/area-communities-planning-memorial-day-observances/827639 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:12:02 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/out-of-storage/827636?source=rss ]]> Having been fortified with a nice breakfast at the home of Gay Chapman, cast and crew members of Fairfield Area Community Theater’s current production of CLUE made quick work of clearing out the storage shed where props of all kinds from past productions have been gathering dust. Some of the risers and backdrops were slated for new paint jobs for CLUE, some were put back in storage, while other props met their ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/out-of-storage/827636 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:09:35 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/2012-iowa-map-for-bicyclists-now-available-more/827630?source=rss 2012 Iowa map for bicyclists now available AMES — The Iowa Department of Transportation is now distributing the 2012 Iowa Transportation Map for Bicyclists, a popular publication updated to show new 4-foot, paved shoulders and trails completed since the 2009 version was published. The map, which includes the 16-mile Jefferson County Trail System in and near Fairfield, is now available for free at locations ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/2012-iowa-map-for-bicyclists-now-available-more/827630 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:06:40 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/art-walk-sponsor/827627?source=rss ]]> Dania De Bortoli, left, director/event coordinator for Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, accepts a $4,000 donation from John Meyer, president, and Jane Anne Harl, treasurer, of French-Reneker Associates to sponsor the June 1 “Rhythm and Art” art walk event. Tim Hawthorne, chairman of the art walk fundraising committee looks on. Hawthorne’s committee recently launched a plan to seek major sponsors for the remaining ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/art-walk-sponsor/827627 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:04:06 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/greater-jefferson-county-foundation-holds-meeting/827624?source=rss The Greater Jefferson County Foundation held its annual meeting Wednesday. The foundation extends thanks to following board members whose terms have expired: Mel Allen, chair Grant Committee; Dale Kraus, chair Finance Committee; and Tom McMahon, president. The announcement of the new members of the board of directors, to fill the spots vacated by the above members include the following: Nancy Horras, Tim Kuiken ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/greater-jefferson-county-foundation-holds-meeting/827624 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:02:32 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/two-bank-employees-retire/827621?source=rss ]]> PACKWOOD — An open house was held at Pilot Grove Savings Bank in Packwood Tuesday to honor the service of Patty Durflinger and Eunice Van Voorst. Durflinger started her banking career in 1992 with Farmers Savings Bank in Packwood. She joined Pilot Grove in 2001 through a bank acquisition. She had many responsibilities with Pilot Grove Savings Bank, including handling the debit card program for all 10 bank ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/two-bank-employees-retire/827621 Mon, 21 May 2012 15:01:40 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/community-1st-credit-union-small-business-development-meetings-bizbounce-leadership-luncheon-zahn/827616?source=rss Credit union awards scholarships Community 1st Credit Union has awarded a total of $12,000 in scholarships to 23 local students. Shelby Marsh, a Community 1st Credit Union Mount Pleasant branch member is the recipient of the $1,000 Walt Tetmeyer Memorial Scholarship. In addition, 22 students from communities Community 1st Credit Union serves received $500 scholarships. Community 1st Credit Union Fairfield ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/community-1st-credit-union-small-business-development-meetings-bizbounce-leadership-luncheon-zahn/827616 Mon, 21 May 2012 14:58:55 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/police/827487?source=rss The Fairfield Police Department responded to a vehicle accident at 3:41 a.m. May 10, near D Street on Adams Ave. Joshua Aaron Jerrel, 26, of Mount Pleasant, was traveling eastbound on Adams Avenue, driving a 2004 Passat Volkswagon owned by Terry and Kimberly Jerrel of Mount Pleasant, when he struck the rear of a legally parked Cadillac owned by Jason Brent Byers of 306 E. Adams Ave. The parked Cadillac swung ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/police/827487 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:20 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/sheriff/827486?source=rss The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Gregory Thomas Lane, 26, of 505 W. Madison Ave., at 1:30 a.m. Saturday in the 300 block of West Briggs Avenue. He was charged with OWI, first offense, and failure to have a valid license or permit to operate. William Francy of Mount Pleasant reported at 1:10 p.m. Friday destruction/damage/vandalism to his property in Lockridge, estimated at an $11,000 loss. Bleach ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/sheriff/827486 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:29:29 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/fire/827483?source=rss The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a call at 11:20 a.m. Friday. The call came in as a mobile home fire at Horseshoe Court, 100 N. 16th St. When firefighters arrived, it was determined a trash pile fire on the lot where a mobile home burned Nov. 16. The fire was extinguished with water. The fire’s cause is unknown. http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/fire/827483 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:28:33 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/court/827482?source=rss DISTRICT COURT Myra Marie Bolander, 32, pleaded guilty to Count I, second-degree harassment, and Count II, assault causing bodily injury. In Count I, she was sentenced to 180 days in Jefferson County Jail, time suspended and placed on low-risk supervision for two years. She was fined $315 plus a 35 percent surcharge, ordered to pay court fees and court-appointed attorney fees. In Count II, she was sentenced to ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/court/827482 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:27:42 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/tickets/827479?source=rss These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court: Darcy Jan Gorsuch of 206 E. Hempstead, violation of financial liability coverage. Edwin Andrew Glisson of Plant City, Fla., violation of financial liability coverage, no driver’s motorcycle license, expired license and no valid driver’s license. Joanna L. Elliott of 2959 284th Blvd., speeding. Wondu Wakjira Abera of Ottumwa, speeding. Dusti... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/tickets/827479 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:26:34 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/public-meetings/827474?source=rss TUESDAY Fairfield City Council Public Safety & Transportation Committee — Fairfield City Hall Council Chambers, 5:15 p.m.: 18th Street (new sidewalk) No Parking signs; remove handicap space on Washington Street by city hall; Transportation Feasibility Study. WEDNESDAY Fairfield City Council Ways & Means Committee — Fairfield City Hall Council Chambers, 3:45 p.m.: vendor fee ordinance. http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/public-meetings/827474 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:25:20 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/in-joplin-a-senior-year-to-remember-after-tornado/827470?source=rss It was a label they sought both to embrace and avoid, a refrain overheard in whispers or uttered bluntly at soccer games, summer camps and national academic competitions: Here come the tornado kids from Joplin. For the 428 members of Joplin High School’s Class of 2012, tonight’s graduation — featuring a commencement speech by President Barack Obama — caps a senior year marked by tragedy, turmoil and perseverance. ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/in-joplin-a-senior-year-to-remember-after-tornado/827470 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:23:35 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Associated Press) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/student-s-museum-visit-turns-up-new-discoveries/826515?source=rss ]]> A student working on a doctorate in anthropology uncovered a few surprises at Fairfield’s Carnegie Historical Museum during a research visit this week. Arizona State University student Catherine Nichols became interested in the collections the Smithsonian Institution had given to smaller museums like Fairfield’s back in the late 1800s. The National Museum, a part of the Smithsonian, was founded in 1881. Many of ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/student-s-museum-visit-turns-up-new-discoveries/826515 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:31:41 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (JULIE JOHNSTON, Ledger photographer) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/schloss-leaving-school-district/826512?source=rss Fairfield school district is looking for a new elementary principal; Kelly Schloss, principal at Libertyville and Washington elementary schools, has resigned, effective at the end of this school year. She has accepted a position as head elementary principal in Perry Community School District in Perry. Schloss has worked in the Fairfield school district for four years, two years at the middle school and two years ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/schloss-leaving-school-district/826512 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:29:43 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (DIANE VANCE, Ledger staff writer) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/supervisors-plan-to-offer-engineer-s-job-to-interviewed-candidate/826511?source=rss The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors will consider an offer to one of two candidates for the job of county engineer. Jefferson County Engineer Tom Goff is retiring. The supervisors conducted interviews of two applicants on Tuesday and Thursday. “We plan to make an offer to one of those candidates,” said supervisor chairman Stephen Burgmeier this morning. “We aren’t releasing a name yet. We want to know if ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/supervisors-plan-to-offer-engineer-s-job-to-interviewed-candidate/826511 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:27:29 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (DIANE VANCE, Ledger staff writer) News http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/alliant-energy-warns-of-scams-iowa-unemployment-down-more/826508?source=rss Alliant Energy warns of potential customer scams CEDAR RAPIDS — Alliant Energy is warning its utility customers of a potential customer scam. A small number of customers have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to be Alliant Energy representatives. The callers claim a customer’s account is delinquent and demand immediate, full payment to avoid immediate disconnection. Alliant Energy does work with ... http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/alliant-energy-warns-of-scams-iowa-unemployment-down-more/826508 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:25:57 CDT ffledger@lisco.com (Staff) News