Fairfield News

Trail users have been clamoring for mileage indicators for years, and now individuals can sponsor markers on the Fairfield Loop Trail with their names integrated into the markers.Offered in one-fourth, one-half and one-mile stretches, the markers have been designed by the Aalto team at Creative Edge and are made from virtually indestructible Cor-Ten steel. They feature Iowa?s state bird, the state flower or ...

LAKE GEODEWater temperature is in the mid-60s.Bluegill - good: The male bluegills are starting their nests. Working slowly and quietly, anglers can pick off a few from the beds before they spook since they are not defending the nests yet.Largemouth bass - good: Bass are being caught in the shallows. Some of the males are setting up nesting territories, so look for those fish to be around the stumps and ...

Reverend and Mrs. Harold Schnedler of Bentonsport announce the engagement of their daughter, Adena Schnedler, to James Edgeton, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Edgeton of Fairfield.Both are graduates of Central College in Pella.A wedding is planned June 25 in Fairfield.Following the wedding, the couple will make their home in Pella.

SOLITAIRESSolitaires will meet for lunch at noon Sunday in Johnny?s Place.

A free seminar on bodybuilding, presented by the Fairfield Park and Recreation Department, is scheduled noon to 1 p.m. Sunday at Roosevelt Recreation Center?s weight room.Local bodybuilders Frank Pinto and Chris Genkinger will discuss topics such as exercise technique, fat loss and the truth about magazine articles. Questions will be taken.Genkinger and Pinto have more than 50 years combined experience in ...

RICHLAND ? The youth group of Saints Joseph and Cabrini Catholic Church of East Pleasant Plain and Richland was on a mission Sunday as it arrived at the Fairfield Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store.Breaking into small groups, the children headed down the aisles with a grocery cart, $50 and a suggested list of grocery items to give to the Richland Food Pantry. To add some additional flair to the task, they were ...

Wanda Brewington of Fairfield will celebrate her 90th birthday with a surprise party from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Care Center.Mrs. Brewington would enjoy visiting with family and friends.A card shower also will be held. Cards may be sent to her at Parkview Care Center, 2237 Highway 34.

DES MOINES ? John R Whitaker, state executive director for USDA?s Farm Service Agency, reminds orchardists and nursery tree growers who suffer tree, bush or vine losses prior to Oct. 1 this year must file for loss within 90 calendar days from the disaster event or the date when the loss is apparent to be eligible for benefits under the Tree Assistance Program.?TAP provides help to orchardists and nursery tree ...

Practical Farmers of Iowa?s 2011 Field Day Guide is hot off the press and features more than 35 on-farm learning opportunities throughout the state, including ones in Bonaparte and Fairfield.PFI field days showcase innovative farming practices, share on-farm research results, provide networking opportunities and build urban-rural understanding. Field days give participants a chance to get outside and enjoy ...

Fairfield FFA plans annual banquetThe Fairfield FFA will be holding its annual banquet at 6 p.m. June 4 in the Fairfield High School Commons.The chapter will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs. Table service and drinks will be provided. FFA members are requested to bring two side dishes and/or desserts.Shooting Sports meets SundayThe Jefferson County 4-H Shooting Sports Club will meet from 2-4 pm. ...

JOHNSTON ? The United States Department of Agriculture published ?A Revised and Expanded Food Dollar Series - A better Understanding of Our Food Costs,? that shows the farmers share of the food dollar is even less than originally thought.According to the report, just 11.6 cents of every dollar spent on food makes it back to the farmer.?Only a small percentage ? 11.6 cents ? of our food dollars actually pays ...

More than 300 Fairfield High School students were honored with awards at the school?s Spring 2011 Renaissance Assembly, held May 3 in the FHS gym.Among the students honored were those who have exemplified the qualities of a ?Renaissance student.? Such a student is respectful, enthusiastic, non-judgmental, appreciative and insightful. A ?Renaissance student? also is a good steward, is selfless, maintains a ...