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LIBERTYVILLE TRAVELERSLIBERTYVILLE ? Libertyville Travelers will hold a spaghetti supper at 6 p.m. Monday at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville.The supper is free.For information, call Carol Wisecarver at 641-693-3161.???

In 1971, Parsons College cross country team travelled to Kirksville, Mo., for a dual cross country meet with Northeast Missouri State University. Ron Hunerdosse, left, ran for Parsons College. His brother Bob, right, ran for Northeast Missouri University. This photo was taken just after hte 5-mile race. Bob?s time was 28.35, and Ron?s time was 29:53. Dave Neff was the cross country coach for Parsons. The brothers ...

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART and DESIGNSAVANNAH, Ga. ? Maria Aalto of Fairfield has been named to the Dean?s List at the Savannah College of Art and Design for fall quarter 2012.Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the Dean?s List.???

An Iowa Department of Natural Resources Frog and Toad Call Survey workshop will be hosted by Jefferson County Conservation 5:30-9 p.m. April 9 at the Jefferson County Park Nature Center.The fee for the workshop is $10 and includes a meal.Participants will learn how to identify frogs by sight and sound and how to perform nighttime surveys on a pre-determined route of sites.The training is designed for adults, ...

For those who have already joined the Blue Zones Project and pledged to participate in the Personal Pledge actions, it?s time to recruit moral support by taking one of the first pledge actions to recruit a Blue Zones Buddy.Pick a healthy event like a cooking class, walking with the kids to school every day or another activity focused on well-being, and invite a friend or family member to join. Make it a habit to ...

Career and Technical (CTE) Education Part I was printed in The Fairfield Ledger March 25 focusing on CTE statistics, Business, and Vocational Agriculture. The emphasis of Part II will be Family and Consumer Science, Industrial Technology, Automotive, Project Lead the Way, and the Carl Perkins grant.In the FACS department several classes are taught by Heidi Grumwald, including: Foods and Nutrition, Advanced ...

OTTUMWA ? District 14 of ABATE of Iowa will hold its 28th Annual ?Thank God It?s Spring Party? Saturday at The Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.ABATE 14?s spring party has been held in Ottumwa for 23 of the last 27 years, with 17 of those being at the old Ottumwa Coliseum. It is traditionally held on the first weekend of spring to welcome the arrival of motorcycle-riding season. Spring arrived March 20, but with ...

Fairfield Community School District has listed its breakfast and lunch menu for the coming week.Monday ? breakfast at the middle school and high school: assorted cereals, assorted cereal bars, orange juice and milk; breakfast at the elementary schools: assorted cereals, cereal bar or Nutri-Grain bar; orange juice and milk. Lunch: pig-in-a-blanket, corn, cheesy broccoli, fresh orange, tomatoes and fruit choice ...

During Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa, the American Red Cross serving Greater Iowa urges residents to take steps now to stay safe when severe weather threatens.The Red Cross recommends individuals and families prepare for tornadoes by:? Downloading the free American Red Cross Tornado App: The app is available in English or Spanish and gives iPhone, iPad and Android smart phone and tablet users instant ...

Service set at labyrinthAn Easter Vigil service, with Communion, integrated with walking the labyrinth, is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday outside First United Methodist Church.The service will be led by the Rev. Mark Haverland and the Rev. Nate Nimes of First United Methodist Church, in cooperation with the Rev. Joseph Phipps of First Presbyterian Church and the Rev. Dian Ong of St. Michael?s Episcopal Church. ...

The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week.Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Fairfield senior center and at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Lockridge senior center.Monday ? pork cutlet with gravy, O?Brien Potatoes, scalloped cabbage, fresh fruit.Tuesday ? breaded chicken breast, parsley-butter potato, oven-roasted vegetables, fresh melon, ...

Historic Hills Scenic Byway has partnered with Honey Creek Resort State Park and the city of Fairfield to bring a premier art event to southeast Iowa.Art on the Lake is a collaborative venture to promote and celebrate artists and their work throughout the state of Iowa. The event featuring local artists, musicians and live demonstrations is free to the public and scheduled April 6-7 at Honey Creek Resort.Artists...