(5/18) Alliant Energy Warns Of Scam Targeting Their Customers
Alliant Energy has caught wind of a scam they wish to warn their utility customers about. A small number of customers have reported receiving telephone calls from people claiming to be with Alliant Energy who state that the customer’s account delinquent and demand full payment to avoid immediate disconnection. The individuals will then try to coerce the customer with
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(5/18) Vouchers Available For Those With Hearing Loss
Vouchers for People with Hearing Loss Bridge Communication Gap
Gone are the days of isolation for Iowans with communication limitations. Persons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, have difficulty speaking or are deaf/blind are encouraged to apply to receive a discount voucher for special telephones with amplification features and even captioning features.
To be eligible,
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(5/18) Jefferson County Board Of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors will meet in the 1st floor meeting room of the Jefferson County Courthouse on:
Monday May 21, 9:00 A.M. –
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(5/17)* Fairfield Mayor Explains Logic Behind Keeping Beach Open
KMCD/Classic 96 spoke with Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy to ask a few questions regarding Waterworks Park and the short-lived recommendation from Fairfield Park and Recreation to close down the beach this summer. Mayor Malloy stated that the idea of closing the beach came from the concern of too much traffic for Waterworks to handle due to the outdoor pool being closed. Lifeguards have
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(5/17)* DNR Announces Enforcement Actions Against Parties In Keokuk/Washington C
On Thursday, May 17th, the Department of Natural Resources published a listing of enforcement actions against 62 different parties. The following are only briefs for cases in southeast Iowa; copies of enforcement actions, including the full, original orders and contact information, are available on the DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/AboutDNR/EnforcementActions.aspx.
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(5/17)* Fairfield School Board Meeting Agenda
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
FAIRFIELD, IOWA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Monday, May 21, 2012
A.C.T. Building
7:00 P.M. Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Fairfield Community School District will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. The meeting is open to the public and the public is
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(5/17)* Arc Of Jefferson & Nearby Counties' Board Of Directors Meeting
The Arc of Jefferson & Nearby Counties’ Board of Directors will hold its regular bimonthly meeting on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., in the basement Community Room of the First United Methodist Church of Fairfield. The agenda will include report on camperships and Special Olympics, plans for annual meeting, County Fair booths and silent
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(5/17) Jefferson County Relay For Life Totals $78,000
Kortney Heald has reported that the final numbers have come in from the Jefferson County Relay For Life, and they raised over $78,000 at this year’s event with all expenses paid, far surpassing the $65,000 goal set going in. Heald is in the process of hearing feedback from members to establish a wrap up meeting and there are still a limited number of cookbooks available for
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(5/17) Police Files
Haley Jo Essary, 21, of Eldon was arrested on warrant(s) for Failure to Appear on pretrial on OWI and elduing charges.
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(5/17) Fire Files
The Fairfield Fire Department has nothing to report at this time.
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(5/17) Upstairs Downtown Offers A Viewing Of Progress In Ottumwa
Main Street Ottumwa is putting on Upstairs Downtown this weekend, an open tour of many of Ottumwa’s downtown lofts that are in the process of or have already been revamped. Fred Zesiger, President of the Main Street Ottumwa Board, called it an opportunity to not only take note of the great things happening in the downtown area but also a chance to attract more businesses and tenants
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(5/17) Promise Center Lives Up To Its Name
The Promise Center in Ottumwa held an event on Wednesday, May 16th, focused on giving back to the homeless community in southeastern Iowa. “Keeping our Promise: to Serve, to Justice and to our Community” was the name of the vent where Promise Center members put together survival kits that included socks, toothpaste and office supplies for citizens that lean on the Ottumwa
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(5/17) Davis County Attorney Helps Appanoose County For Brief Stint
The Davis County Attorney is helping out a neighboring county keep up with law enforcement efforts while they’re currently short-staffed. Davis County Attorney Rick L. Lynch is helping out and making sure that Appanoose County doesn’t miss a beat as they go through a period where their county attorney Richard F. Scott has had his license temporarily suspended. Appanoose County
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(5/17) Ottumwa Adopts New Internet Policies/Fairfield Aims Too As Well
This week the Ottumwa School Board adopted a new internet policy for the district that wasn’t so much a change as it was clarifying the policy for the board. The Children’s Internet Protection Act, a federal regulation that must be followed in order for the Ottumwa school district to receive certain government funding, was kept in mind when putting together the policy.
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(5/16)* Jefferson County Republican Women Hold Meet The Candidates Night
The Jefferson County Republican Women will hold a Meet the Candidates Night on Thursday, May 17th, at 7 PM at the Fairfield Public Library meeting room. Each of the National and State candidates will have 3-5 minutes to address the audience. Expected to be in attendance are John Archer, candidate for the 2nd District US House, and Lee Harder of Hillsboro and Larry Kruse of
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(5/16)* Buy Fresh Buy Local Membership Drive Underway
Jan Swinton
Hometown Harvest of SE Iowa
Spring has arrived in Iowa. The last frost date is this week (May 10). I attended the first outdoor market in Fairfield on Saturday, and found that local growers have been busy. The warm spring came sooo early, that they couldn’t resist. Tomato starts and fresh herbs… spinach and kale for salads…
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(5/16)* May Recognized As National Osteoporosis Month
May is National Osteoporosis Month
Osteoporosis is common, serious, and costly — and it can lead to an increased risk of bone fractures, typically in the wrist, hip, and spine. Often called a silent disease because bone loss occurs without symptoms, people may not know that they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden bump or fall causes a fracture. Please
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(5/16)* Iowa Department Of Health Stresses Close Youth Supervision Around Water
May 21st through the 27th is National Recreational Water Illness and Injury and Prevention Week and the Iowa Department of Public Health would like to make sure Iowans stay safe this summer. IDPH is joining local public health partners and the CDC in recognizing National Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week by highlighting the importance of supervision in and around pools
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(5/16) Police Files
The Jefferson County Law Center has nothing to report at this time.
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(5/16) Fire Files
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a hay bale on fire at approximately 4 PM on Tuesday, May 15th in the 2400 block of 167th St. of Fairfield. It was extinguished with water and the fire which the cause of which is still unknown caused an estimated $60 in damage.
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(5/16) Ottumwa Parks Has Several Projects In Store For 2012
The Ottumwa City Parks Department has announced a couple projects that they hope to finish during the summer of 2012. $33,000 has been raised by the park board towards repairing the fountain in Ballingall Park which is now 60 years old, yet another $30,000 will need to be accounted for before it can be restored. A grant to FEMA for funding is currently being put
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(5/16) City Of Ottumwa Approves Eisenhower Bridge Repairs
The Eisenhower Pedestrian Bridge in Ottumwa was approved to be repaired this week by approval of city council. On Tuesday, May 15th, the Ottumwa City Council passed a resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost on the bridge that hasn’t been function since a tractor trailer carrying a wind turbine blade struck it in April of last year.
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(5/16) 529 Day Helps Iowans Plan For Children's College Savings
A day at the end of the month has been set aside for Iowans to celebrate college savings and start making plans for our children’s educational future. State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is asking Iowans to celebrate 529 Day on Tuesday, May 29th, by exploring the benefits of using a 529 plan such as College Savings Iowa. In an effort to help parents realize that it’s
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(5/16) April RUSS Meeting Minutes
Regional Utility Service Systems (RUSS)
Board of Directors MEETING – 900 w. washington st., mt. pleasant
WEDNESDAY – APRIL 11TH, 2012 – 1:00 P.M.
MINUTES
Call to Order The regular monthly meeting of the Regional Utility Service Systems Board of Directors was called to order on April 11th, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. by Chairperson Wes Rich. RUSS MEMBERS PRESENT Daryl Wood,
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(5/16) Several Local Options For Flag Disposal
If you’ve got a flag that is ready to be retired properly, Ottumwa is holding a flag disposal event this weekend. On Saturday, May 19th, from 8 AM to 11 AM there will be a flag disposal event at Ottumwa Park by the War Memorials. You can bring in your tattered, torn or faded flag that is no longer servable to fly and those who bring in flags will receive a coupon for
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(5/15)* Saddle Up For The Young And Wild Rodeo
The Young and Wild Rodeo is dusting off its spurs and riding into Fairfield this weekend. Friday, May 18th, through Sunday, May 20th, the Young and Wild Rodeo will be at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds with Friday established as a date to set up camp, enjoy some music and spend some quality time around the campfire. Saturday the Special Needs Rodeo kicks off with registration
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(5/15)* Yearbooks Go Ditital In Fairfield
Long after graduation, many will look back at their high school years with the help of their yearbook, and something new has been added to this year’s edition. After 101 years of publishing the Quill, the Fairfield High School Yearbook has gone digital. Students who purchase the $50 hardcover version of the the Quill will now receive a passcode that will gain them access
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(5/15)* Fairfield Park & Rec And City Council Plan To Keep Beach Open
During the Fairfield City Council meeting on Monday, May 14th, Derek Wulfekuhle with Fairfield Park and Recreation was asked to address the council regarding Waterworks Park. The beach at Waterworks is expected to have increased traffic this summer with the outdoor pool being closed, and recently a committee established to survey the beach came back with a recommendation to ban swimming
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(5/15)* FF City Council Environmental & Franchise Utilities Meeting Agend
The Fairfield City Council
Environmental & Franchise Utilities Committee
Will meet Thursday, May 17, 2012
At 12:00 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers
Item to be discussed:
· Waterworks meter ordinance amendment
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(5/15)* Radio Water Meters Deemed Safe By FF/City Will Look Further Into Things
Several dozen concerned residents attended the Fairfield City Council meeting on Monday, May 14th, due to concerns about the possible hazardous effects of an automatic meter reading system. The smart water meter transmits a high radio frequency to allow the water department to read the meters and the new wireless technology is currently in one-third of Fairfield homes and is in the
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(5/15)* Keokuk County 4-H Receives Grant Money For Youth Programming
Keokuk County 4-H has been providing excellent youth programming for members of the Keokuk County community for decades. With the help of three recently received grants, they will be able to expand their programming to allow youth to participate in summer camps, learn how to “Pick a Better Snack”, and receive leadership
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(5/15) Police Files
On Monday, May 14th, Ezra Shaner was cited for failure to yield from a stop sign. Shaner was southbound on B. St. while proceeding from a stop sign and struck a vehicle driven by Ryan Hill who was eastbound on Burlington Ave. The estimated damage is $1,500 to each vehicle.
On Monday, May 14th, Ashley Williams was travelling northbound out of the Hy-Vee parking lot
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(5/15) Strong Numbers "Race For The Cure" In Ottumwa Park
Saturday, May 12th, not only did the Ottumwa Park have more people in it than it usually would for a Saturday in May, but the crowd was a little “pinker” than normal. The 16th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure didn’t quite reach last year’s attendance numbers of 2,600 people but they still had a very good crowd totaling around 2,300. Race for the Cure
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(5/15) American Gothic House To Hold Outdoor Exhibit Unveiling
The American Gothic House Center has a new outdoor exhibit area that will be opening this week. On Friday, May 18th, an opening reception to unveil the new exhibit will be held from 6 to 7 PM. The new exhibit area was created thanks to donations of over $1,500 from Humanities Iowa and over $500 from Central Iowa Tourism Region towards the American Gothic House Center and the
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(5/15) Poverty Hurting Rural Areas More Than Urban In Iowa
Iowa is among ten states of the Midwest where the poverty rate in rural areas exceeds what it is in some urban centers. Jon Bailey with the Center for Rural Affairs reviewed the Census numbers, which show about 13 percent of rural people living in poverty. About the same percentage of adults were 'food insecure' - a number that jumps to almost 24 percent for rural children. Bailey
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(5/15) Abingdon Citizens Wish To See Roads Taken Better Care Of By County
At the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, May 14th, some residents of Abingdon spoke about the concerns they have had with the road conditions around their properties. During his report County Engineer Tom Goff stated that rock was added last week and that calcium chloride will be added to the area this week. This brought about public comments ranging from
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(5/15) Van Buren County Board Of Supervisors Meeting Minutes
The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors met on this date at Center Village Care Facility with administrative staff, with supervisors Meek, Nixon, Philips, CPC Karen Riggle, and
County auditor Jon P. Finney present.
The board convened at the courthouse at 1:00PM for public forum. Minutes of the previous meeting were acknowledged.
Marvin Cox was present to observe the
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(5/15) Fairfield City Council Meeting Recap
At the May 14th Fairfield City Council meeting street closings were approved for the 25th Anniversary of the Vintage Power Wagon Rally and All Things Italian Street Festival after appearances from Matt Welcher and Dan Raymond on those two events respectively. Jerry Long with French Reneker said that after opening up bids on Wednesday, May 9th, the low bid for the 2nd Street Jackson to
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(5/14)* Iowa's Seniors Can Turn To Seneca Area Agency For Farmers' Market Coupon
Once again Iowa’s seniors now have access to the Farmers’ Market nutrition program. This summer seniors will be able to go to their local Seneca Area Agency on Aging meal sites and self–declare themselves eligible for “coupons” to be spent at qualifying farmers’ markets. The eligibility requirements to
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(5/14)* Jefferson County Board Of Supervisors Meeting Recap
During the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, May 14th, County Engineer Tom Goff updated the board that Abingdon Rd. had rock added last week and calcium chloride will be added to that section and the section up by Pekin School on Thursday, May 17th. There were a number of residents from Abingdon in attendance to voice their displeasures at their feeling that
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(5/14) Sigourney Passes Social Host Ordinance
Sigourney Passes Social Host Ordinance
On April 18th, at their regular city council meeting, the members of the Sigourney City Council unanimously passed the third reading of a new ordinance. The Social Host Ordinance is one of many across the state and nation giving a fine to anyone who hosts or allows underage drinking or the use of other controlled
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(5/14) Eddyville Working To Clean Up Derelict Buildings
The City of Eddyville is taking steps to address complaints about unsafe buildings. Eddyville City Councilman Dwight Lobberecht stated that the council receives a number of complaints regarding derelict buildings and they’ve named nine buildings deemed unsafe or a nuisance. The city council also approved a policy in which the city will promote and enforce the maintenance of
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(5/14) Missing Ottumwa Man Found Over The Weekend
An Ottumwa man who was reported missing over the weekend was discovered safe and sound. 76-year-old Jack Williams went missing late on the evening of Friday, May 11th, from Leisure Living Estates. Williams was reported missing after failing to return home from a walk. Ottumwa Police Chief Jim Clark confirmed Williams was found at approximately 8 AM Saturday morning near the
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(5/14) Lowell Man Dies In Automobile Accident
A Lowell man was killed in an automobile accident over the weekend in Henry County. 31-year-old Joseph A Weber was westbound on Racine Ave. in Lake Geode State Park at approximately 11:30 PM on Saturday, May 12th. Weber failed to negotiate the curve of the road and his vehicle left the roadway and entered the timber, coming to rest against a tree. Weber was transported from
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(5/11)* National Safety Council Encourages Motor Safety In May
Throughout May, the National Safety Council is encouraging motorists to share the road with motorcyclists and be extra alert when they are nearby. Fatalities involving motorists and motorcyclists increased 131 percent between 1998 and 2008. Data between 2000 and 2006 show that there were a total of 307 fatal motorcycle accidents in Iowa and 35 fatal accidents recorded in 2011, and already
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(5/11)* Ottumwa Man Arrested On Burglary Charges
An Ottumwa man has been arrested on charges of home and vehicle burglary. 32-year-old Moises Baiza Carrasco III of the 800 block of N. 5th St. was arrested on Thursday, May 10th, on multiple burglary and theft charges. Ottumwa Police Chief Jim Clark has confirmed that stolen property including tools, credit cards and jewelry were discovered at Carrasco’s residence. Carrasco is
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(5/11)* Vance Accepts Fulltime FEDA Position
In a press release issued this morning Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tracy Vance has announced he will be shifting to a full time position with the Fairfield Economic Development Association. Vance has served as chamber director and FEDA Director since his hiring just over a year ago, just as have past directors since 1979. However, according to Lori Schaefer -Weaton,
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(5/11) Students Take The Time To Help After Tornado Damage
The turnaround from the damage seen one week ago today on Friday, May 4th, and the presence of Washington and Henry Counties is quite significant, and a big part of the reason has been from the effort of local students. Thursday, May 3rd, an EF2 tornado touched down just south of Wayland and traveled around four miles before lifting near Crawfordsville, and the past week the community at
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(5/11) Police Files
The Jefferson County Law Center has nothing to report at this time.
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(5/11) Fire Files
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to a house fire at approximately 2 AM on Friday, May 11th at the 300 block of W. Fillmore Ave. of Fairfield. The fire was extinguished and was determined to have been an electrical fire.
The Fairfield Fire Department was called to provide mutual aid at approximately 9:50 AM on Thursday, May 10th, at the 200 block of W. Maple Ave. of
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*(5/10) KMCD/Classic 96 Safe Driving Awards Issued
The 5th annual KMCD/Classic 96 Safe Driving Awards have been handed out to 15 area high school students. The award which are a celebrative effort with the Iowa State Patrol are meant to reward young drivers who are observed doing the right things behind the wheel. Trooper Jason Marlow, Safety Education Officer with the Iowa State Patrol says it's another way to enforce good habits like using
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(5/10) Dates Loom For Eldon Family In Sexual Abuse Case
The first of three Eldon residents charged in a sexual abuse case faces trial later this month. 43-year-old Mark Hopwood is charged with sexual abuse, a Class B felony, and incest, and goes to trial on Tuesday, May 22nd. The sexual abuse charge carries with it up to 25 years in prison, the incest charge up to five years. Mark was previously convicted of exhibition or
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(5/9)* Maharishi School Raises Funds To Support Problem Solving Competitors
Every year Maharishi School participates in Destination ImagiNation, a problem-solving competition with an international competition at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville from May 22nd – 27th. Maharishi School will showcase the creative intelligence of students and raise funds at the same time to get them to Knoxville through a “World Flavors” Destination
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(5/8)* Poppy Days Coming To Fairfield
FAIRFIELD – Poppy Days has become a familiar annual occurrence in many American communities. The American Legion Auxiliary #47 of Fairfield is no exception, and has scheduled their Poppy Days for May 18-19. Tables for Poppy Days will be set at Hy-Vee on both Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at First National Bank uptown and Iowa State Bank
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(5/8)* Senator Grassley Offers Fall Internships; Applications Due June 15th
Those looking to intern with Senator Chuck Grassley have a little over a month to turn in their applications. Applications are due on Friday, June 15th, and the internships will run from August 20th through December 15th. Grassley is looking for college-age Iowans to intern in his offices in Washington D.C, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and
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(5/8) IHCC's Accreditation Allows Dual Credits To Be Earned Simultaneously
Last week Indian Hills Community College was informed that it had been approved for national accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships for its dual enrollment programs. What this means is that high school students taking courses through IHCC can receive both high school and college credit at the same time. Two years of work and a self-study
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(5/7)* Alliant Energy Offering Education Workshops Second Saturdays Of The Month
Free Energy-Savings Workshops Offered the 2nd Saturday Each Month in 2012
May 4, 2012 Fairfield, IA – Alliant Energy’s Hometown Rewards program in Fairfield is offering free educational workshops on the second Saturday of each month throughout 2012 at the Fairfield Public Library. The workshops are a partnership between the city of Fairfield, Alliant Energy and the
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(5/4)* Greater Jefferson County Foundation Grant Applications Due June 1st
The Grant Committee of the Greater Jefferson County Foundation announced today, the time line to obtain grant applications begins May 1st and the deadline for completion of the applications will be June 1st at 4:00 p.m. The combination of both general grants and the special allotment from the pass through Endow Iowa Grant for non-gaming county founds will occur simultaneously
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(5/2)* Fairfield Outstanding Citizen Of The Year Selection An Easy Choice
The 2012 Fairfield Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Robert Keller of Bob’s Automotive in Fairfield. While some may just know Keller through automotive repairs his community activity level makes it almost impossible to not run into Keller in another aspect of life. Keller is the current Chairman of the Jefferson County Health Center Board of Directors, a
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(5/2) Harassment Case In Henry Count Stems From False Ages Given On Facebook
At approximately 4:50 PM on Tuesday, May 1st, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a telephone harassment complaint from the 1200 block of 120th St. There was a report of a male juvenile that had received a threatening phone message due to communications with a 13-year-old female on the social media website Facebook. It was determined that both of the subjects had established
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(4/30)* May Fairfield Farmers Market
The Farmers Market will begin the outdoor market season on May 5th. Local favorite, Jefferson County Green Band will be performing starting at 10:00am, and our annual plant exchange will also begin promptly at 10:00am and only last around a half an hour.
Saturday the 12h, Chandra Das and Global Cooling will be performing their sounds starting at 10:00am. Additionally, the plant
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(4/30)* Jefferson County Board Of Supervisors Recap
At the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, April 30th, contracts were awarded for several road projects. County Engineer Tom Goff said that Drish Construction had the low bid for two projects, the Quince Ave. job at $54,632.50, below the initial estimate of $60,000, and the 240th St. project at $66,713.50, below the $76,000 estimate. The 127th
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(4/30)* Fairfield Launches Iowa Energy Efficiency Rehab Training
Fairfield Launches COSC's Statewide Energy Efficiency Rehab Training Fairfield May 4-5
The free workshops support Fairfield’s Hometown Rewards program and will qualify contractors for work on energy efficient loan projects.
Fairfield, IA (April 30, 2012) – Fairfield’s Hometown Reward’s Program and Iowa State University Extension and
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(4/20) Fairfield Police Dept. Reminds Cyclists Of Bicycle Regulations And Laws
The Fairfield Police Department would like to remind bicyclists that under city ordinance 10.58.010 they must obey the rules of the road just as a motor vehicle operator does or they’ll receive the same fines. Citations cyclists receive are considered “moving violations” and can not only affect their motor vehicle driving record but can also cause insurance rates to go
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(4/13) Big Turnout At FACC For Underage Drinking Town Hall Meeting
An overflow crowd of more than 120 people crammed the meeting rooms of the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center on Thursday, April 12th, to participate in a town hall meeting addressing underage drinking in the county. Recent figures showed that Jefferson County ranked 2nd in the state in the percentage of those under 21 who drink alcohol. Don Sander who is part of the Jefferson
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