Fairfield News

These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Christopher James Lopiccolo, 1702 Rukmapura Park 170T, failure to maintain control.Kari Rae Smith, Agency, operation without registration.Kathleen A. Bolduan, St. Louis, Mo., speeding.David Walter Wagner, Burlington, speeding.Lonnie Eugene Hollaway, Jonesburg, Mo., speeding.Earl Blair Stockport, expired plates.Douglas ...

Nominations sought for district court judge jobApplications are being accepted to fill the Judicial District 8A court judge position vacated by Judge Michael Mullins who was appointed to the Iowa Court of Appeals in June.Each person who wishes to apply for nomination can obtain an application from the District Court Administrator?s Office for the 8th Judicial District by visiting 211 E. Fourth St., Ottumwa, ...

DES MOINES (AP) ? An Iowa Interstate Railroad official doubts a train passed over a teenager in downtown Des Moines who was passed out between the rails, leaving him with only minor injuries.Mick Burkart, the railroad?s chief operating officer, says there is about 10 inches of clearance between a locomotive and railroad ties. That?s little space for someone to lie safely beneath the rails.However, 17-year-ol...

RIVERSIDE (GTNS) ? Two 16-year-old boys have been charged as juveniles with second-degree criminal mischief related to the vandalism of Mount Olivet Cemetery in Riverside that occurred May 14.The Washington County Sheriff?s Officer reported Jacob Creamer, 16, of Ainsworth, formerly of Riverside, and Colin Culver, 16, of Ottumwa, were charged Tuesday. Washington County Attorney Larry Brock said if they had been ...

The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office arrested Melinda Sue Franklin, 39, and Jeffrey Joe Snoddy, 44, both of 400 Fourth St., Lot 3, Batavia, between 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at their residence for conspiracy to manufacture more than 5 grams of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Franklin also is charged with theft. The sheriff?s office was assisted by the Iowa ...

The Fairfield Police Department arrested Robert David Grubbs, 38, of Douds at 8:08 p.m. Tuesday at 1200 W. Grimes Ave. for simple assault.

The body of Kathryn Ruth Schafer, 88, of the Kilbourne community southwest of Birmingham, was found at 2:30 p.m. today in the Des Moines River north of Keosauqua.An autopsy will be performed by the Iowa State Medical Examiner in Ankeny. Arrangements for a memorial service are pending at Pedrick Funeral Home in Keosauqua.Schafer was reported missing early Tuesday, and her vehicle was located near a Des ...

The Fairfield Women?s Club Garden Department has planted a redbud tree in a McElhinny House flowerbed near a large engraved rock in memory of the garden club?s co-organizer and first president, Dorothy Kistler.Kistler?s love of flowers, trees and gardens as well as the Women?s club prompted her and Joanne Wilson to share their interests and start the garden department, which has grown and remains a very active ...