Each year Iowans who are elderly or have a disability may be able to benefit from property tax credits on their home or rent reimbursement on their apartment or mobile home lot rent.Programs are based on a person?s annual household income for 2011 Household income includes Social Security, wages, pension and interest for everyone living in the same household. Rent subsidy also is counted as income.To be ...
The Fairfield Band Aides is ready to begin its twice-a-year fund raising garbage bag sale this week.The Fairfield Band Aides are a parent support organization for the instrumental music program of the Fairfield schools district.The money raised by memberships and this fund raiser is used for scholarships, instruments and various other programs to support the children.?The organization truly appreciates the ...
RICHLAND ? The Richland Lions Club is planning a soup and pie supper from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the Mother Cabrini Parish Center.A free-will offering will be collected to benefit the Pekin Community School District?s Dollars for Scholars program.The Ed Bruggee Country Band will provide entertainment.
The Fairfield Park and Recreation Department will be taking city park shelter reservations for the May 1 through Oct. 31 park season beginning Monday.Although reservations are not required in order to use the shelters at city parks, people can ensure they will be able to use a shelter on a certain day by reserving it.The fee is $15 for a four-hour block.For information or reservations, visit the park and rec ...
Alecia Chrisman and Chase Strickland were married at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at United Methodist Church in Wapello.The double-ring ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Pam Kranzler.The bride is the daughter of Rachelle Angstead of Chillicothe, Mo., and Mark Chrisman of Kirksville, Mo., the granddaughter of Sherry and Jerry Ehrhardt and Kenny and Patsy Angstead, and the great-granddaughter of Don Angstead ...
BONAPARTE ? Bonaparte Main Street is planning a ?Wine about Winter,? with wine tasting, dinner and a movie Jan. 28 at the Opera House in Bonaparte.The buffet will feature a pasta bar with a garden salad, pasta, sauces, toppings and grilled garlic bread.Serving will be from 5-6:30 p.m., with the movie beginning at 7 p.m.Dinner is priced at $10 per person, $5 for children ages 4-10 and free for children younger ...
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted this morning to reduce the compensation board?s recommendation for pay raises by 20 percent.The compensation board had recommended a 2.5 percent salary increase for elected county officials, with the exception of a 3 percent increase for the sheriff. The supervisors? action sets the raises at 2.4 percent for the sheriff and 2 percent for all other elected officials....
To Julia and Nathan Luedtke of Waynesboro, Va., a boy, Nicholas Michael, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, born Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, at Augusta Health in Fishersville, Va.Grandparents are Dale Kraus of Fairfield and the late Sue Kraus; and Gene and Louise Luedtke of Fairfield.Great-grandmother is Marian Kellogg of Iowa City.
DES MOINES ? Spirit Midwest is presenting a Valentine?s dinner dance, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 14, at the Lotus Moments Event Center in Des Moines.Candlelit, a live music serenade and a three-course meal will be followed with professional dance instruction by Des Moines Dance.Disc jockey Jimmy Olsen will play dance music.This formally served dinner will include a mixed green salad, fresh baked bread, glazed chicken, ...
An introduction to beekeeping class is set from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 28-29 at the Jefferson County Park Nature Center.Participants will learn the skills required to become a beekeeper. The course is designed to give individuals all the knowledge and information needed to start beekeeping in 2012.The course is taught by knowledgeable beekeepers, with more than 50 years of combined experience.The cost is ...
KNOX COLLEGEGALESBURG, Ill. ? Ariana Lisefski of Fairfield has been named to the Knox College dean?s list for the fall term 2011.Lisefski is a sophomore, with an undecided major.
The Fairfield Community School District has listed its menu for the coming week.Monday ? pork patty on bun, potato wedges, rosy applesauce, cookie, milk.Tuesday ? mandarin orange chicken, fluffy rice, carrots, pineapple rings, milk.Wednesday ? burrito with salsa; green beans; pears; frosted peanut butter bar; milk.Thursday ? pizza, corn, peach halves, ice cream, milk.Jan. 27 ? cheese toastwich, Little ...
The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week.Meals are at 11:30 a.m.Monday ? spaghetti with meat sauce; green beans; layered lettuce salad; diced pears; orange juice.Tuesday ? pork cutlets, sweet potatoes, peas, mandarin oranges, tomato juice.Wednesday ? chicken; baked potato with sour cream; brussel sprouts with cheese; banana and peach cup.Thursday ? beef stew; whole-grain ...
First United Methodist Church is changing its worship time on Jan. 29. Only one worship service will be held, at 8:30 a.m. a week from Sunday, with fellowships and snacks following. This 8:30 a.m. service replaces the usual 8 and 10:45 a.m. services on Jan. 29.The Alive at Five service, at 5 p.m. Saturday, remains the same.The worship time change is to accommodate Mission Sunday, which is held the fifth Sunday ...
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