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The new inductees of the National Honor Society at Fairfield High School are, from left, front row: Gavin Stever, Samantha Fritz, Jenna Crile, Coryn Klehm, Anuja Pharasi, Savannah Kelley; middle row: Drew Stever, Michael Fritz, Doga Ozesmi, Amber Manning, Monica Stoltz, Navin Martin, Alex Crile; back row: Troy Bochmann, Shea Malloy, Holly McCoy, Suzannah Kingsbury, Loreena Hucke, Rachel Funkhouser. The induction ...

Andy and Becky Cook of Fairfield will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversay Tuesday.A card shower is being planned. Cards can be sent to the Cooks at 703 W. Washington Ave., Fairfield 52556.Becky Steele Gearheart and Andy Cook were married Nov. 17, 1990.Both are retired; Mr. Cook from Walmart and Mrs. Cook from a nursing career.They have four children: James Cook Jr. and wife Amie of Fairfield, Nicole ...

Milestones Area Agency on Aging has partnered with Elevate Aging Coalition to present ?Join the Conversation: Iowa Dialogue on Helping Older Adults Maintain the Highest Quality of Life Possible? from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.Iowans are living longer than ever before, with one out of every five residents now aged 60 or older. That number is expected to grow over the next few ...

Fairfield Community School District has listed its menu for the coming week.Monday ? no school.Tuesday ? breakfast: assorted cereals, eggs or cereal/Nutri-Grain bars, orange juice/fruit, milk. Lunch: hot dog on bun, french fries, peas, pears, cookie, milk; in addition for high school students: fruit choice and tomatoes.Wednesday ? breakfast: assorted cereals, assorted cereal/Nutri-Grain bars/toast, orange ...

VFW AUXILIARYThe Ladies Auxiliary to Dimmitt-Vorhies Post 2271 met Monday at the post home.The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by President Joyce Countryman. Seven members were present.No new applications for membership were submitted.General orders were read and discussed.All sisters were asked to pay their dues to save the auxiliary the postage expense.The charter was draped for Marie Bennett.Everyo...

Arlene Lyon of Birmingham is turning 90 years old on Wednesday.Her family is hosting a get-together from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Birmingham Lions Building. All her friends are welcome to celebrate with Mrs. Lyon and her family.Mrs. Lyon grew up in the Glasgow area. She worked at the Fairfield Glove Factory and at Universal Producing Company, both in Fairfield.Since retiring, Mrs. Lyon has been active at the ...

Financial Peace University starts in SeptemberLIBERTYVILLE ? Financial Peace University classes start Sept. 27 at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville.Class time is 5-7 p.m. Childcare will be provided.The nine-week class offers a practical approach to financial management. The instruction is based on biblical fundamentals that are time tested and work. Session topics covered include dumping debt, ...

Raymond Dickinson of Richland will celebrate his 90th birthday during an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Woolson Friends Church south of Richland.The open house is being hosted by Mr. Dickinson?s family and church. He requests no gifts, but cards and memories would be welcomed.Mr. Dickinson was born Aug. 19, 1925, and has lived his entire life in the Richland and Rubio communities. He is best known for his ...

State Representative Curt Hanson, center, presents a U.S. flag to Fairfield Park and Recreation Department Director Derik Wulfekuhle, right, and Jason Scott. The flag was flown over the Iowa State Capitol honoring National Park and Recreation Month.?During Park and Recreation Month, we celebrate families and the importance of green space in our communities,? said Hanson. ?The Fairfield Park and Recreation has ...

TUESDAYPekin Community School District, Indian Hills Community College parent information meeting, 6:30 p.m.Prairie Hike, Jefferson County Park, 6 p.m. Information: 472-4421.Blood Drive, SunnyBrook Home Care Center, 1-4 p.m. Appointments: 472-4808.Technology Tuesday, ?Downloading Free e-books with Bridges,? Fairfield Public Library, 6 p.m. Registration: library?s front deskSquare Dance Lessons, Fairfield ...

An ice cream social is from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at SunnyBrook Living Care Center.Backwoods Boys will be performing.Proceeds from the event go to Jefferson County Relay for Life.

DES MOINES ? Today was opening day of the 2015 Iowa State Fair, but area residents are already bringing home honors from contests.The Doll Houses and Miniature Rooms competition was judged prior to the start of the fair.Marilyn Ekle of Farmington earned third place in Novelty Design and first place in Open Class.The Famous Dave?s Canned Pickles competition was judged Tuesday.In Cucumber Pickles - Cucumber ...