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 ...
Former Fairfield golf coach sentenced for DUIFORT MADISON (AP) ? The former Fairfield High School golf coach who pleaded guilty to drunken driving while transporting the team to a tournament has been sentenced to 180 days in jail, but will receive credit for time already served.The Des Moines Register reported that 59-year-old Susie Lynn Steinbeck, of Fairfield, was sentenced Tuesday in Lee County District ...
CHARLES CITY (AP) ? Authorities are investigating the crash of a helicopter being used as a crop duster near Charles City in northern Iowa.The Globe Gazette in Mason City says the Iowa State Patrol says 54-year-old Michael Mullenbach, of St. Ansgar, was forced to crash land his helicopter on Tuesday because of an unidentified mechanical issue.Mullenbach was transported to a local hospital before being ...
Thad Short of Midstates Flooring smoothes an epoxy coating along a seam in the deck at the Roosevelt Community Recreation Center?s indoor pool Tuesday. A dusting of silica sand to create a no-skid surface came next. Today, the deck gets a topcoat, so it will be ready to reopen Monday. The Fairfield Park and Recreation Department budgeted $27,000 for the project. Other improvements under way during the rec ...
IOWA CITY (AP) ? After his son was killed in a car crash nine years ago, Murdoch Morrison became passionate about helping train young drivers, studying driver training programs and researching accident statistics.Now he has partnered with the National Advanced Driving Simulator at the University of Iowa and the company DrivingMBA to develop a training simulation program he hopes eventually will help prepare ...
DES MOINES (AP) ? Budget cutbacks have eliminated the job of Iowa?s top anti-smoking official.The Des Moines Register reports that Division of Tobacco Use Prevention and Control director Bonnie Mapes has taken early retirement after her division?s budget was cut from $7.8 million to $2.8 million in recent deliberations by the Legislature.Mapes, 60, had led the division since 2004, but budget cuts left the ...
The Fairfield City Council accepted bids for two wastewater treatment plant projects and a street resurfacing project Tuesday evening.Norris Asphalt submitted the sole bid for resurfacing East Fillmore Avenue from South Main Street to South Maple Street.Norris Asphalt was awarded a $298,851.12 contract. The engineer?s estimate for the project was $311,974.The total cost of the project increased roughly ...
AMES ? As Iowa corn grows taller, motorists should use extra caution at roadway intersections and railroad crossings where the driver?s view may be obstructed.Iowa Department of Transportation statistics show during 2010 there were 46 crashes at rural intersections attributed to obstructed views by trees or crops. One person died and at least 49 people were injured. The state normally sees approximately two ...
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