Andy Hallman

Voters in the Pekin school district will participate in a special election next month to decide if they want to make all of the school board seats at-large, or keep the current format.

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors has begun deliberations on a wind energy ordinance, which drew a large crowd to Monday’s meeting, Aug. 5.

The family of Elym Choun is hoping to find a bone marrow donor who can help their 13-year-old loved one suffering from a rare blood disease.

One thousand items. That’s about how many individually packaged pie pieces, bars and cookies PEO Chapter MB of Fairfield prepared for their food booth during RAGBRAI’s stop here on Friday, July 26. The massive undertaking was accomplished by the club’s members and friends baking at home, hoping to raise money for women to pursue education.

RAGBRAI is no ordinary bicycle ride. The event draws thrill-seeking cyclists from all over the country who want to test their mettle on a week-long ride where they travel close to 500 miles.

The event was less than a day, but it took months of preparation for RAGBRAI’s visit to Fairfield to go off without a hitch.

The 51st rendition of RAGBRAI attracted riders from across the country and even from other countries, like the Biebrich family from Winnipeg, Canada, who stood out from the crowd thanks to their jerseys that displayed the Canadian flag.

The city of Fairfield was turned into a cyclist’s paradise for one day on Friday, July 26, as 20,000 RAGBRAI riders descended on the town.

Jade Davis has practiced Pilates ever since the age of 9, and she’s imparting her years of wisdom on clients at her business Vitalbody Pilates in Fairfield.

Noodle House moved to a new location in 2023, just a stone’s throw north of its former home on the east side of the Fairfield square.

Tim Carey of Tim’s Heating & Air Inc. is moving into his new building on South Main Street in Fairfield.

Dexter Laundry in Fairfield is celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2024.

Iowa State Bank in Fairfield is celebrating its 90th anniversary since its official incorporation as the Iowa State Bank and Trust Company.

Mira’s Café is a new restaurant in Fairfield that opened in the former Revelations Café on North Main Street.

Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield switched hands in 2023 when it was purchased by Scott and Rachel Brown.