Fairfield News

The Fairfield Fire Department held a retirement dinner Wednesday night at the fire station to honor long-time department members Ralph Hickenbottom and Mike Crew, who both retired this summer. Pictured are retired department members with service totaling 186 years, from left, chief Hickenbottom, assistant chief Bob Haifley, assistant chief Bud Dimmitt, driver Crew and chief Charlie Hertel. Also attending the ...

The boat dock removed from Bonnifield Lake has been replaced with a ramp for trolling motor boats only.The ramp was completed with approval of the Fairfield Park and Recreation Department and with assistance from the Fairfield Water Department.The dock at the lake was removed when swimming was re-instated to eliminate the risk of divers. Volunteer Frank Wintroub said the dock has now been replaced with a ...

Lockridge Mayor Ken McCarty, left, and Jefferson County Supervisor Steve Burgmeier survey the completed Vetch Boulevard bridge project north of Lockridge this morning. Traffic signs blocking the entrances were taken down today and the bridge is open for use. The replacement project started on March 21 and had a total cost of $461,493. The federal contribution was $369,000. Jefferson County?s matching 20 percent ...

ASSOCIATE DISTRICT COURTRichard Wayne Shaul Jr., 40, of Dallas Center pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted burglary and forgery. Shaul was ordered to pay two $625 fines and two $125 law enforcement initiative surcharges. A two-year jail sentence was suspended in favor of two years probation.Mason Christian Paulos of Agency pleaded guilty to operating while intoxicated-first offense and received a ...

An iguana was spotted sitting alone on a windowsill above the Penny Lane awning on Broadway Avenue Wednesday evening. While not exactly native to the area, the reptile turned out to just be a pet that had gotten loose and wanted to catch some late- afternoon sun.

Dexter Apache Holdings Inc., a Fairfield-based company with diverse interests in manufacturing, financial services and distribution, has acquired 100 percent of the interests of Crystal Group Inc. headquartered in Hiawatha.Financial terms were not disclosed.Founded in 1987 by Craig Jensen, Crystal is a leading manufacturer of information technology hardware for high impact, demanding environments including ...

These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Kevin James Kelly, Wayland, four counts of failure to comply with safety regulations, width violation.Steven James Garner, 306 W. Jefferson Ave., speeding.Thomas John Soltis, 305 E. Burlington Ave., no valid driver?s license, financial liability coverage violation.Lacy Eleanor Essary, Richland, speeding.Jesse Abram Harl, ...

The Peach Blossom Schoolhouse has generated more interest than the Jefferson County Conservation Board anticipated.Conservation director Dennis Lewiston has fielded roughly 15 inquiries since the schoolhouse give-away was publicized in early July.He said the board has since established some criteria to help determine who will become the new owner. Ideally, Lewiston said the board would like the one-room ...