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Andy Hallman
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News Apr. 8, 2025 5:42 pm277d ago
Addington Place of Fairfield is hiding 3,000 Easter eggs filled with treats and surprises for an event this Saturday, April 12.
News Apr. 8, 2025 2:21 pm277d ago
The Fairfield Public Library and Carnegie Historian Museum partnered to sponsor a talk by a visiting college professor last week, who spoke about one of Iowa’s most influential leaders and thinkers.
News Apr. 7, 2025 3:29 pm278d ago
Kessel’s Conoco Station at the corner of West Burlington and South Fourth in Fairfield has been owned by the same family for 79 years.
News Apr. 2, 2025 3:56 pm283d ago
The Fairfield Public Library received a painting from a local artist this week.
News Apr. 3, 2025 1:52 pm282d ago
A Fairfield photographer has won a prestigious award from the National Wildlife Federation.
News Apr. 2, 2025 11:14 am283d ago
Jerry Leonard was recognized as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the Fairfield Beautification Commission.
News Mar. 31, 2025 3:15 pm285d ago
Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk will run from 6-9 p.m. April 4 with activities throughout town.
News Mar. 31, 2025 2:18 pm285d ago
Jefferson County Farm Bureau’s “Grocery Grab” raised over a thousand dollars for The Lord’s Cupboard when it was held Friday, March 28 at the Fairfield Hy-Vee.
News Mar. 27, 2025 9:49 am289d ago
The new play structure has been installed at Heritage Park in Fairfield, though the public should wait a week or two before planning to use it.
News Mar. 26, 2025 2:56 pm290d ago
The city plans to increase its tax levy from about $16.69 per $1,000 taxable valuation to $17.65, an increase of 5.8 percent.
News Mar. 27, 2025 9:53 am289d ago
The Fairfield Lions Club hosted its spaghetti supper for the first time in three years on Tuesday, March 25.
News Mar. 26, 2025 2:29 pm290d ago
Milestones Area Agency on Aging will serve its final congregate meal at the Fairfield Community Center on Thursday, March 27, but residents should know this does not mean the end of meals at the site.
News Mar. 25, 2025 4:31 pm291d ago
Fairfield Food Services Director Stephanie Hawkins recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to speak to federal lawmakers about school nutrition.
News Mar. 24, 2025 2:48 pm292d ago
Residents will have an opportunity to raise money for breast cancer research in a playful way in the 12th “Bras For A Cause” to be held Saturday, April 12 in Hedrick.
News Mar. 24, 2025 3:19 pm292d ago
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 to reimburse the attorney fees of Sheriff Bart Richmond during its meeting Monday, March 24.

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