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DES MOINES ? As soon as temperatures warm, Iowa farmers will be out in their fields working nonstop.As a result of congressional delays, said Traci Bruckner, spokeswoman for the Center for Rural Affairs, those farmers who want to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program are going to be squeezed to get it done before the busy spring planting time.?The thing we are worried about is that the deadline, the ...

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center held a blood drive March 13 at the Keosauqua Senior Center, drawing 27 pints of blood.With the success of this blood drive, blood center personnel announce two more blood drive in the area.The first drive will be 3-7 p.m. April 3 at the Keosauqua Senior Center.Donors who last gave blood on or before Feb. 6 are eligible to donate again.The second drive will be 2-7 ...

Helen Syfert of Mount Pleasant and formerly of rural Fairfield will turn 90 years old April 2.A card shower and open house are planned to help her celebrate.Cards can be sent to Mrs. Syfert at The Willows Assisted Living, 710 E. Arbor Lane, Apt. 110, Mount Pleasant 52641.The open house will be from 2-4 p.m. April 7 at her home.

Brandi Bradfield and Ronald Gail Light, both of Fairfield, announce their engagement and approaching wedding.The bride-to-be is the daughter of Barb Topping and Marvin Bradfield. She graduated in 2006 from Van Buren High School in Keosauqua and earned an associate of arts degree from Indian Hills Community College in 2010. She is employed at Parkview Care Center.The groom-to-be is the son of Sherry Jipp. He ...

WASHINGTON ? Michael Miller of Fairfield has been selected to attend the Merchant Marine Academy.Miller is the son of Jennifer and Luke Miller and is home schooled.?Each year, I look forward to nominating outstanding future leaders, like Michael, to attend our nation?s military academies,? said Congressman Dave Loebsack. ?His selection is recognition of his hard work and determination. As a military parent with ...

Orders are due April 5 for the S.H.A.R.E. Iowa Inc. food packages available in April.Orders can be placed by calling the St. Mary Catholic Church office at 472-3179 or the Southern Iowa Economic Development Association office at 472-6140. Orders also can be placed online at www.shareiowa.org. The pickup date will be at 8 a.m. April 20 at the Fairfield Eagles Club.Several different packages are available; ...

Fairfield Middle School officials have announced the winners of the school?s recent Positive Behavior Supports System drawing.With the Positive Behavior Supports System, FMS students are rewarded for positive behavior by staff by being given a ticket for when they are ?caught? doing something good.Once a month, the school has a drawing and gives out prizes to reward students for their positive behavior.The ...

BIRMINGHAMThe Birmingham Library Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the library.The library will now be open from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, from 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.???The Birmingham Homecoming Committee will meet at 7 p.m. April 2 at the Birmingham Lions Building.???The Rebekah Circle of the Birmingham Methodist church will meet at 7 p.m. April 3 at the church.Linda Taylor ...

OTTUMWA ? Donations are now being accepted for the annual Indian Hills Foundation Scholarship Auction.Individuals and businesses may donate new and gently used items and qualify for a tax deduction. Items may include vehicles, gift certificates, appliances, furniture, antiques, tools, lawn furniture, garden equipment, boats, computers, office equipment, campers and outdoor gear, household things, sporting goods ...

BRIGHTON ? Nearly 50 area youth braved the cold temperatures to hunt for Easter eggs Saturday at the ball field in Brighton.Everyone received a bag of candy from the Easter Bunny, and there were special prize eggs in each of the four age divisions.Special prizes were awarded to:Prekindergarten ? Reece Bahrke, Kyler Rugg, Liam Donnelson, Autumn (no last name given), Brinn Lauderman and Ava Hanshaw.Kindergarten ...

The Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation has donated 106,000 toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss to the I-Smile Program, which helps connect Iowa children in need with dental care and services.Lee County Health Department will receive a portion of the donation for children in Jefferson County.According to the Surgeon General?s Oral Health in America Report, tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood ...

Fairfield Women?s Club will hold its annual Easter Bazaar from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the McElhinny House.The bazaar will feature a baked-goods table, frozen ham balls, frozen chicken casseroles and children?s Easter gift baskets.Coffee, tea, and rolls will be served.To pre-order frozen items, call 472-4248.