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Gov. Terry Branstad warned Friday that 200 state workers could lose their jobs unless lawmakers take quick action after the state Supreme Court ruled the governor overstepped his authority last year with a veto of funding for Iowa unemployment services offices.The Supreme Court agreed with a Polk County judge that Branstad overstepped with a veto that closed 36 Iowa Workforce Development offices but kept the $3 ...

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) ? A Turkish military helicopter crashed into a house near the Afghan capital Friday, killing 12 Turkish soldiers on board and four Afghan civilians on the ground, officials said.It was by far the deadliest incident involving Turkish soldiers in Afghanistan, where they have a noncombat role.The helicopter, a Sikorsky, was on a mission for U.S.-led NATO forces when it went down near Kabul, ...

The Fairfield Fire Department investigated a gas smell at 10:33 p.m. Thursday at 1916 S. Main St.The fire department responded to a field fire at 12:52 p.m. Thursday at 1749 Jasmine Ave.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) ? A former Rutgers University student accused of using a webcam to spy on his gay roommate's love life was convicted of invasion of privacy and anti-gay intimidation Friday in a case that exploded into the headlines when the victim threw himself to his death off a bridge.Dharun Ravi, 20, shook his head slightly after hearing guilty verdicts on all 15 counts against him. He and his ...

DAVENPORT ? Charles Thomas Petro, 58, of Winfield was sentenced to 50 months of imprisonment Thursday stemming from his conviction for felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.United States District Judge John A. Jarvey also sentenced Petro to three years of supervised release following imprisonment and ordered him to pay $100 to the Crime Victim?s Fund.Law enforcement in Henry County were called to ...

This special four-page section, pages 1B-4B in today's Fairfield Ledger, is a salute to farmers and conservationists. Articles focus on CRP, trumpeter swan restoration efforts, local land owners recognized for conservation practices and more. Click on the link below to see the special section.

The Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment invites all students, faculty, staff and community members to the 38th Annual Spring Celebration at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Maharishi School assembly hall.??The event celebrates the achievements of the past season and honors a few outstanding members from the school, university and Fairfield community who have demonstrated success through their creativity, intelligence...

Fairfield Community School District Board of Directors made headway on its goal to have a high school facility plan ready by August at a work session Wednesday.At the last work session, board members were given copies of a 2004 facility study by Stanley Consultants; a 2009 Shive-Hattery plan for an addition to the high school; and this year?s Fairfield High School staff and student facility surveys.?This ...

The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office arrested Shane Allen Hemm, 29, of Batavia at 7:12 a.m. Thursday in Batavia for driving while barred and failure to use a child restraint device.

Session report for week nine. Much of the Legislature?s time this week has been spent debating bills that have been voted out of committee. The Senate has been concentrating on getting the Senate files sent over to the House, so they can be considered in House committee in order to make it through the second Funnel process.One of the bills we approved on the floor this week was SF 2257 which ?tweaked? Iowa?s ...

Eight trumpeter swans on a local pond is not a common sight, but one to be enjoyed in the moment. One spread its wings, showing off a bit Monday afternoon.

KEOSAUQUA ? Several candidates have filed nomination papers with the Van Buren County Auditor to run in the June 5 primary election.Incumbent Jon P. Finney of rural Keosauqua is a Republican candidate for county auditor.Incumbent Dan Tedrow of rural Milton is a Republican candidate for Van Buren County sheriff.Incumbent Marvin S. Philips of rural Douds is a Republican candidate for county supervisor.Van Buren ...