(5/24) Police and Fire Logs
Police logs:
John Lane Jr 27 Fairfield Arrested charged with simple assault, criminal mischief, public intoxication
Kum and Go reported shoptlifting
Anthony Jobbe 66 Fairfield charged with simple assault
Vandalism reported at 50 s 4th street
There are no fire reports
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(5/24) Memorial Day Ceremony Planned
The public is invited to the annual Memorial Day ceremony on the square in Fairfield Monday. The event will begin shortly before 10 with the 34th Army Band performing, followed by a welcome by Jim Kennedy of the Dimmitt Vorhies Post #2271 of the American Legion. This year’s Memorial Day address will be given by SFC Robert Radosevich of the 109th Medical Battalion based in Iowa City.
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(5/24) FF Habitat Teams w Hometown Rewards
Fairfield Habitat for Humanity has teamed up with Fairfield’s Hometown Rewards program to utilize the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home as a model in simple, affordable, energy efficient construction. On-site workshops for residents, contractors, students and landscape architects will highlight appropriate uses of technology and techniques that can be replicated in
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(5/24) Branstad Seeks Disaster Declaration
Senator Chuck Grassley has asked President Barack Obama to grant the request made by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad for a declaration of a major disaster in response to damaging winds, heavy rains, thunderstorms, and snow resulting in flooding last month. In a letter sent Thursday, Grassley said, “The Governor determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective
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(5/22) Veterans Invited to Informational Meeting
The American along with the AM Vets and Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting an Open House next scheduled for next Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the VFW Post in Fairfield. The purpose of the open house is to inform area veterans know what the American Legion as well as the VFW and Amvets can do for them and also do an outreach to those with pending claims or who may have questions about
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(5/23) Gas Prices Continue to Inch Up
The Iowa average unleaded retail gasoline prices rose $.32 this week, closing at $4.02. The price of Mid-Grade Blend in Iowa (10% ethanol) also rose $.32, averaging $3.94 per gallon. As of Tuesday, the price of regular unleaded gasoline averaged $4.02 across Iowa according to AAA. This is up $.32 from last week and up $.54 from one year ago. The national
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(5/23) Local Unemployment Numbers Released
A week after releasing state numbers, Iowa Workforce Development has released county unemployment figures, and just like state trends, the local unemployment rates saw a decrease. The overall state wide unemployment rate dropped from 4.9 percent in March to 4.7 percent in April. Locally unemployment is a bit higher, with local unemployment rates as follows; Henry County 5.2%, Keokuk County 4.7%,
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(5/23) MUM Graduation Set
Maharishi University of Management will graduate its largest class ever this Sunday. Comprising 334 students from 54 countries, the 2013 graduating class includes 251 graduates and 83 undergraduates. The largest number of graduates per degree program consist of 152 in the Computer Professionals Masters Program, then 69 in the MBA program. A number of undergraduate majors will awarded as well
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(5/22)* GJCF Selects Board Members
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation held its annual meeting Tuesday evening. The foundation extended a great amount of thanks Sharyn Workman who has served on various committees, during her six year term on the board. Sharyn has provided great leadership and vision during her tenure with the foundation.
The announcement of the new members of the board of directors, to fill the
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(5/22) Memorial Weekend Starts Camping Season
Many people will be heading to the campgrounds for the first time this weekend as the Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the camping season. Over the years, Jefferson County Park has steadily grown popularity with campers looking for a getaway that is relaxing yet close to home. Dennis Lewiston says that camping in the park is done on a first come first served basis. Fees for camping at
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(5/13)* Missing Fairfield Woman Found
Fairfield Police say they have found a woman who had been reported missing for about 24 hours. Authorities located Susan Small, 61,early this morning after she had not been seen since she had left her home around 10 a.m. Sunday. Small’s vehicle was located earlier today, but her whereabouts remained a mystery until after nine this morning. Authorities are not releasing details on the case
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