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Jefferson County Iowa State University Extension is now enrolling for a Master Gardener training beginning in September.Master Gardener trainees attend classes taught by ISU Extension professionals in topics ranging from lawn care, flower and vegetable gardening, ornamental trees and shrubs, fruit crops and houseplants, to insect, disease and weed control, soil and plant nutrition and pesticide safety.Locally, ...

Hy-Vee Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator Dee Sandquist will present ?Learn about Pre-diabetes and how to reduce your risk of developing diabetes? twice Saturday.Sandquist will present the free community program at 10 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. in the Fairfield Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store Club Room.

Jane McMahon will be teaching another Fairfield Park and Recreation Department swimming skills class, with all proceeds going to the community recreation project to build a new outdoor pool and gym.The classes are set from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Aug. 26-29 at Roosevelt Aquatic Center.Each novice and experienced swimmer will get individual guidance to meet their needs and wants.Swimmers can improve their swim technique...

Fairfield Public Library will show a free film Friday evening in the community meeting room.Doors open at 7 p.m., and the feature film begins at 7:30 p.m.The film tells the story of Jackie Robinson and, under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey, Robinson?s signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers to become the first African-American player to break the baseball color barrier.The 128-minute film is rated ...

It?s time to go back to school. Dr. Jay Heitsman wants you to remember a few important points to keep your child safe this year.Don?t let your child?s backpack get too heavy. I recommend that backpacks never weigh more than 10 or 20 percent of your child?s body weight. Choose a backpack with wide padded shoulder straps and a padded back. It might be tempting but don?t purchase backpacks on wheels for grade ...

The Fairfield Park and Recreation Department will host an open house from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Roosevelt Community Recreation Center and Roosevelt Aquatic Center.Free admission is available for members and visitors to check out what the facilities offer, including the pool, the fitness center, classes and more.Fitness class demonstrations are planned in the morning.Health and fitness vendors will be ...

STOCKPORT ? The Stockport Public Lbrary recently added several new books to its Christian fiction section.?The Tutor?s Daughter? by Julie Klassen; ?The Promise Box? by Tricia Goyer; ?Blue Moon Promise? by Colleen Coble; ?The Gifted? by Ann H. Gabhart; ?Blowing on Dandelions? by Miralee Ferrell; ?The Immigrant Brides Collection? by various authors; ?The Prayer Tree? by Annie Jones; ?Where Tomorrow Waits? by Jane ...

PARSONS LIBLIN, COUSINSThe 2013 annual reunion of Parsons Liblin and Cousins will be Sunday at Jefferson County Park Shelterhouse No. 1.All family and cousins are invited to share a potluck lunch beginning at noon, with a business meeting after lunch and the remainder of the time for socializing.Those attending should bring a dish or two to share and their own dishes, silverware and beverages.???

STOCKPORTThe Stockport United Methodist Church Youth Group leaders are having a planning meeting Wednesday evening at the church. Call Lori Nelson at 319-796-4693 for more information.???It?s coming soon ... the Annual Stockport BBQ Days.Highlights of the Labor Day weekend festival will include a truck pull, antique tractor pull, parade, barbecue and a community church service.For information about events in ...

EAST PLEASANT PLAIN ? A congregate meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Church in East Pleasant Plain.The menu will include creamed chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, green beans, a salad bar, bread, pie, cake, cream puffs and beverages.Bingo will be played after the meal.All ages are welcome. An elevator is available at the church.Reservations are not required, but ...

First Lutheran Church of Fairfield recently announced the recipients of the scholarships and scholarship/loans for 2013.Eight students will receive $750 each, for a total award of $6,000 this year.Students receiving awards are:? Megan Thompson ? she is a second year graduate student in physical therapy at the University of Iowa.? Erin Thompson ? will be a freshman at Simpson College in Indiannola.? Rachel ...

The Stockport United Methodist Church Youth GroupLeaders are having a planning meeting Wednesday evening at the church.Call Lori Nelson at 796-4693 for more information.