Fairfield News

WASHINGTON, Iowa (GTNS) ? Members of the Iowa Army National Guard 294th Medical Company have a newly renovated home.On Sunday the unit had a rededication ceremony and open house for the Washington Readiness Center.1st Sgt. Paul Ramirez couldn?t be happier with the renovations. He has been a member using that building since 1987.?The building was just old,? Ramirez said.He said the building had a single shower ...

DES MOINES (AP) ? The Iowa Senate has approved legislation offering a tax break to small businesses if they cover part of employees' health insurance.The Democratic-majority Senate unanimously approved the plan Monday.Under the Affordable Care Act, a small business that employs up to 24 people and chooses to cover 50 percent of their employees' health insurance costs gets a federal income tax break.If the bill ...

HINTON (AP) ? A construction company and a natural gas pipeline owner have settled a lawsuit filed after a northwest Iowa pipeline explosion nearly a year ago.Omaha, Neb.-based Northern Natural Gas Co. had sued DeRocher Construction, of Le Mars, for negligence. Northern sought more than $439,000 in damages.Officials say the April 25, 2012, blast near Hinton occurred after two DeRocher workers who were using ...

IOWA CITY (AP) ? University of Iowa students and employees will have access to additional training and counseling under a federal grant designed to prevent suicides.The university announced details Monday of a three-year, $271,000 grant, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.The project will be led by university counseling service director Sam Cochran.One initiative ...

Color the Earth Run, an Earth Day-themed 5K walk/run, was held April 13 beginning in Lamson Woods through the Chautauqua Park loop. Participants ran or walked through non-toxic and safe for the Earth bursts of colors while wearing a white T-shirt, creating unique designs. Sponsored by Fairfield Park and Recreation Department, proceeds went toward the gym and pool project. Pre-register by Friday for a free T-shirt ...

The city of Fairfield will begin its spring brush-only pickup at 7 a.m., May 6.All brush ? that which could be burned or chipped ? should be put in a neat pile next to the street, curbside.Brush must be placed by the curb and away from poles, fences and water shut-offs before May 6 to ensure pick up. The city will not make second trips to any streets.If any damage occurs due to brush being placed over water ...

Burning within Fairfield is allowed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays of the months of April, October and November.More information is available online at cityoffairfieldiowa.com

All dog owners in Fairfield must register their dogs with the city. Registration cost is $10 for spayed and neutered dogs and $50 for non-spayed and non-neutered dogs.To avoid a penalty, bring rabies certificate to Fairfield City Hall before June 30.

Communities in Illinois and Missouri fought Tuesday to hold back surging rivers swollen by days of drenching rain, even as an approaching storm system threatened new downpours.Floodwaters were rising to record levels along the Illinois River in central Illinois; roads and buildings were flooded and riverfront structures were inundated in Peoria Heights. Firefighters feared that if fuel from businesses and ...

Last week?s rains created minor flooding on some Jefferson County roads, causing the secondary roads department to barricade and post closed road signs Thursday and Friday, County Engineer Scott Cline reported at Jefferson County supervisors board meeting today.?Hemlock was closed, we didn?t want anyone to drive across the bridge,? said Cline. ?The bridge had debris clinging to it when the water went back down, ...

DES MOINES (AP) ? A 30-hour standoff that began with an exchange of gunshots has ended in Des Moines.Police say they used a stun gun to gain custody of 53-year-old Michael Reed. He was arrested at 12:11 a.m. Monday.Officers had been sent to the home Saturday afternoon to investigate a property dispute. They reported being shot at by an occupant, and they fired back. No injuries have been reported.Sgt. Jason ...

The Fairfield Police Department investigated the bomb threat made at the Fairfield Middle School Tuesday and have identified a suspect.Lt. Colin Smith of the Fairfield Police Department announced in a press release Friday the suspect?s name will not be released because the investigation is still active. He said the cooperation between the police and the Fairfield School District was essential in solving the ...