Fairfield News

DES MOINES (AP) ? Iowa boaters will need to follow new laws designed to protect the state's lakes and rivers from non-native aquatic species.The Department of Natural Resources says that beginning July 1, it will be illegal to transport any aquatic plants on water-related equipment. Boaters also will be required to drain all water from boats and equipment before leaving a body of water, then keep drain plugs ...

The following court cases were processed at Jefferson County Courthouse: Associated District CourtBrady James Sheets, 39, of Batavia, pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana, second offense, a serious misdemeanor. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, less credit for time served. His sentence was suspended and he was given two years probation. He was ordered to complete a substance abuse evaluation within 45 ...

Classes in the Fairfield Community School District dismissed for summer break less than two weeks ago, but it?s time to be thinking about the next school year.A one-day student registration is planned from noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 5, at Fairfield Middle School.Registration also can be done at the district?s ~ Center during regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, beginning July 1. Fees ...

SOFIA?s All Things Italian Street Festival Saturday in the Fairfield square featured treats for the eyes, ears, nose and taste buds. Six-year-old Rowan Connelly of Richland preferred to taste Italian Ice. She relished tie-dye-looking aqua-green-colored ice.

AMES ? The Iowa Department of Transportation is announcing that its popular ?IA Driver Test? app, a practice test for the real written exam that applicants must take to get their driver?s license, is now available for Kindle devices.The app will generate 25 questions, randomly chosen from among 69 included in the real knowledge test given at any Iowa driver?s license station. Users can repeat the test as often ...

Three of the seven seats on the Fairfield Community School District Board of Directors, held by Jeri Kunkle, Bob Waugh and Jennifer Anderson, expire in September.Kunkle and Waugh both have indicated they will not seek re-election. Anderson intends to run for school board election again.Election papers are available at the ~ Center, open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.Any person who is a United ...

Fairfield Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at 7:56 p.m. Monday at 2237 Highway 34, Parkview Care Center. A compressor had stopped running, causing air pressure to drop low enough to set off alarm. Firefighters reset compressor and alarm and returned to the fire station by 8:25 p.m.

Fairfield Police Department investigated a burglary Sunday at 205 W. Broadway Ave. Jesse Lee William Haynes, 16, of 800 E. Burlington Ave., was arrested at 2:28 p.m. Monday at the law center. He is charged with possession of a controlled substance, marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.Police received a report at 4:16 p.m. Friday of theft of a wallet at 1000 W. Burlington Ave., Fairfield Roosevelt ...

Fairfield residents Harry and Marie Clark recently spotted this very small fawn laying in the grass under a tree in their backyard when they went outside to pick up sticks after an overnight storm. Wildlife officials advise people not to bother baby animals because their mothers usually know where to find them and are often nearby.

The following marriage certificates were returned to the Jefferson County Recorder/Registrar?s office:Sondra Lee Prochaska of Fairfield and Robert Eugene Ferguson of Fairfield, married May 19, 2013.Kyle Bradlee Syfert of Lockridge and Sara Marie Nelson of Lockridge, married May 18, 2003.Ronald Steven Galusha of Stockport, and Audrey Marie Pohren of Stockport, married May 23, 2013.Oscar Nunez-Mediola of ...

DES MOINES ? Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin?s aide, Jessica Border, will host a mobile office for Jefferson County residents from 10:15-11:5 a.m. June 27 at the Fairfield Public Library?s meeting room.The event, part of a statewide tour Harkin staff will host to share ideas on how to improve economic security, will focus on The Healthy Families Act ? an effort by Harkin that would allow workers to earn paid sick leave.Har...

The Fairfield Beautification Commission is hoping businesses and residents will invest in the downtown beautification project by donating to the hanging flower baskets, which help bring the area alive with color.According to Beautification Commissioner Nancy Morrissey, the hanging baskets are paid for entirely through donations.?We hope that you find it in your heart and pockets to support this beautification ...