Andy Hallman

Whitney Monument Works in Fairfield is celebrating 150 years in business in 2025, and is now headed by the sixth generation of the Whitney family.

Jefferson County has put the finishing touches on the chip and seal roads that have generated so much feedback over the summer and fall.

Fairfield First Friday’s final outdoor Art Walk on Oct. 3 was surprisingly among the warmest of the year, providing a perfect atmosphere to watch wiener dog races and take in live music courtesy of The Roman Cadillacs.

The dispute between Jefferson County’s sheriff and its county attorney will be heard by the Iowa Supreme Court.

The group Fairfield Cares is hosting the Iowa Director of AARP Michael Wagler in a special presentation Saturday, Oct. 4 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.

Fairfield resident Stacey Kitakis is organizing an art exhibit that will last for three months and feature pieces from across the globe.

A Brighton man was arrested after allegedly punching his wife in the head, kicking her in the ribs, and firing a shotgun into the ceiling during an argument.

Victoria Thompson has won the runoff election to fill the Ward 3 vacancy on the Fairfield City Council.

A Fairfield boy was seriously injured when he was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle.

Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand visited six towns in Southeast Iowa Monday, Sept. 29, including stops in Washington, Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported that 17-year-old Carson Ryan of Washington died Saturday, Sept. 27 from injuries he suffered while hunting in rural Brighton.

The filing deadline for the November school board and city council races has come and gone, revealing that there will be a few contested races for Fairfield City Council but none for the Fairfield Community School Board.

Maharishi International University is making impressive strides to expand its athletics department, and hopes it can one day join the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

For the third year in a row, Maasdam Barns hosted a female troupe of horseback riders celebrating the Mexican equestrian tradition of “Charrería.”

The City of Fairfield has begun drawing down Walton Lake to allow for replacing a golf cart bridge, but it’s not clear if the project can be completed before winter weather grinds it to a halt.