Fairfield News

These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Donna D. Lindley, 105 1/2 S. Second St., failure to wear seat belt.Mark C. Zanger, 205 North C St., No. 3, failure to wear seat belt.Christina Carol Frederick, Wellman, speeding.Melody Beth Ebert, Keosauqua, failure to stop in an assured clear distance.

The Fairfield Park and Recreation Department, in cooperation with Maharishi University of Management, is conducting a two-week day camp for 6-12-year-olds. Today, the group of 14 children went to Waterworks Park for lessons in canoe safety and use, after which they played games and had pizza on the beach. According to park and rec director Derik Wulfekuhle, the camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. ...

This special 16-page section included with today?s edition of The Fairfield Ledger includes photos, rosters and final standings for the local softball and baseball teams.Featured leagues include 4-Year-Old Tee Ball, Little League Tee Ball, Rookies Baseball, Minor Baseball, Minor Softball, Major Baseball, Major Softball, Babe Ruth Baseball, Senior League Softball and Challenger League.

The dead body discovered early Thursday at Landmark Inn has been identified as 45-year-old John Streitmatter, who died in his apartment.The cause of death is unknown at this time, but an autopsy is being performed by the Iowa State Medical Examiner?s Office. Fairfield Police Chief Julie Harvey said there is nothing suspicious about the cause of death ? the police department investigates all unattended deaths ...

Two Iowa income tax preparers whose professional advice included recommending clients deduct nonexistent furniture, unpaid rent and legal expenses for a man who was arrested during his bachelor?s weekend celebration have been banned from preparing tax returns by a federal judge.U.S. District Court Judge John Jarvey issued his order Tuesday against Clive residents Jill Schwartz-Musin and her husband Howard ...

Colette Greiner is using her vacation time to paint their house with a little help from her niece Mikaela Amendt. The women were nearly finished with the north side, leaving only the back of the house to complete.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) ? Security will be paramount when Casey Anthony is released from jail Sunday.Security experts say it would be best if Anthony is released at an odd hour. And they say multiple vehicles should leave the jail at the same time, so no one knows which one she is in.A safe house and round-the-clock security will probably be needed for at least several days, if not weeks because of the threats ...

WESTLAKE, Ohio (AP) ? Workers at an Ohio Taco Bell say four people wanted more than nachos.Restaurant employees in suburban Cleveland told police that the group tried to make off with a painting valued at $157 that was hanging on a wall in the fast-food joint.The Plain Dealer newspaper reports the Taco Bell manager prevented the culprits from putting the art in their car last Friday. Police say the manager ...