Fairfield News

Jefferson County Supervisors had meeting agenda items today to set a date for scoring a Master Matrix for KK Finisher and a date for a public hearing about the site matrix, but took no action this morning.?All of this paperwork does not include the Master Matrix scoring,? said supervisor chairman Lee Dimmitt. ?There?s the cover letter that says the Master Matrix is included, along with construction plans, but I ...

IOWA CITY (AP) ? When it came time to draw up a budget, one of Iowa's regional Girl Scout councils reviewed its programs and made a proposal that would have been unthinkable a generation ago: selling its last four summer camps.Troop leader Joni Kinsey was stunned. For decades, the camps had been cherished places where thousands of young girls spent summer breaks hiking, huddling around campfires and building ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. ? A woman born and raised in Fairfield has dedicated her life to finding a cure for Lou Gehrig?s disease.The disease, also known by its technical name amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS, causes motor neurons in the body to die, which prevents carriers of the disease from using their muscles.Orte became active in ALS awareness last year when her stepfather Mike Johnston of Libertyville contracted...

DES MOINES (AP) ? Much of Iowa is likely to deal with flooding this week as rain falls on already saturated ground.Some roads were already covered Monday in parts of central and northwest Iowa, where more than 6 inches of rain fell since Friday. And flood warnings and watches have been issued for nearly three-quarters of the state; southwest Iowa is the only area not covered by those.The National Weather ...

LE MARS (AP) ? A northwest Iowa couple have been rescued from their home after it was surrounded by rising floodwater from a nearby creek.Stephanie Luecke told the Sioux City Journal that she and her husband, Ray, had never seen Willow Creek rise so quickly near their home off Iowa Highway 3 on the northeast side of Le Mars. She says the water "surrounded us like an island."Water was creeping up the front porch ...

The storm engulfing the Internal Revenue Service could provide a boost for lawmakers who want to simplify U.S. tax laws ? a code that is so complicated most Americans buy commercial software to help them or simply hire someone else to do it all.Members of Congress from both political parties say the current uproar ? over the targeting of conservative political groups ? underscores that overly complex tax ...

Fairfield Police Department arrested Aimee Kathleen Smith, 23, of 210 E. Pierce Ave., Apt. 24, at 12:46 a.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Buchanan Avenue for disorderly conduct, public consumption or intoxication.Police received a report at 11:21 p.m. Thursday about burglary of a vehicle in the 900 block of East Burlington Avenue.

Nobody can stop a flood. But there are actions travelers can take before and during a flood to protect themselves, their families and property.Several Iowa roadways are currently impassible due to flood waters. The most current information on flooded roadways can be found at www.511ia.org or by calling 511. Avoid flooded areas? Never drive around barriers that warn you the road is flooded ? turn around and ...

A legislative update from Iowa Sen. Rich Taylor, representing Henry and Lee counties and portions of Washington and Jefferson counties. The final days of the 2013 session brought great news for Iowans who want to do more for their families, and for Iowa businesses in need of skilled employees.Thanks to the largest investment ever in our community colleges, Iowans will get the chance to improve their skills, ...

Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office responded to a vehicle accident at 7:15 a.m. Saturday. Angelo Grasso of Farmington was driving east on Glasgow Road onto Wintergreen Avenue, missed the curve, entered the south ditch and rolled several times. Grasso was ejected. Passenger Shelly Doughherty of Farmington was given a ride back to the home where they had both spent the night. Doughherty and Grasso were taken by ...

The Silent Knights Invisible Arts Club will have its sixth annual performance at 7 p.m. today in Fairfield High School auditorium.Admission is free, donations are welcome.SKIAC is a student-run organization sponsored by FHS teacher Kevin Hosbond to give students an opportunity for leadership, organization, cooperation, creativity and especially a chance to mime.All skits are written and directed by the club ...

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Radosevich of the 109th Medical Battalion of the Iowa Army National Guard based in Iowa City will be the featured speaker at this year?s Memorial Day service Monday morning in Central Park.The 34th Army Band of the Iowa Army National Guard will form in Howard Park at 9:30 a.m. to march down Court Street and into Central Park on the east side of the bandstand.The band will be under the ...