Fairfield News

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 ...

The Fairfield Fire Department assisted with lifting a patient from the ditch at the scene of an accident at 3 p.m. Wednesday at 2279 Highway 1.The fire department investigated a burn complaint at 12:18 p.m. Thursday at 205 N. Fifth St.

The Fairfield Police Department responded to an accident at 12:41 p.m. Wednesday on Burlington Ave. According to the accident report, a westbound 2004 Chevy Impala driven by Harold Kent White, 64, of Mount Pleasant was slowing to stop for traffic when it was rear-ended by a 2011 Nissan Murano driven by Charleen Nowak, 54, 1105 S. Second St. Estimated damages are $2,000 to White?s vehicle and $900 to Nowak?s ...

The Fairfield Police Department received a report of a dead body at Landmark Inn, 115 N. Main St., shortly after 10:30 a.m. today.Fairfield Police Chief Julie Harvey would not release details this afternoon, stating the case is under investigation, and the results of an autopsy are pending. Information about the individual is being withheld pending notification of the family.

These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Trevor Jared Archibald, Ankeny, speeding.Heather Marie Houston, 2375 235th St., speeding.Carey Ann Vaughn, Albia, expired license.Carl Steen, Batavia, financial liability coverage violation.Gwendolyn Sue Flint, Bloomington, Ill., speeding.Kelley Jo Gray, 903 Liberty Drive, open container-driver.Faith Nichole Holthus, ...

Officials say a 54-year-old Linn County man is the latest to win at least $1 million in the Iowa Lottery.A news release sent Thursday from the Iowa Lottery says Ken Booth, of Palo, bought his Mega Millions ticket at a Cedar Rapids convenience store on Tuesday.State officials say Booth?s win is the sixth lottery prize of at least $1 million won in Iowa this year.Booth?s ticket had the first five numbers ...

The system for paying teachers needs to be overhauled to reward and encourage high performance in the classroom, Gov. Terry Branstad was told Wednesday.?In our world, we pay for performance,? said Suku Radia, CEO and president of Bankers Trust. ?We have to start with making teaching a more respected and better-paid profession. We are going to have to invest a lot more in the teaching profession.?Clayton ...

The Loebsacks bought a condo in Iowa City, giving Rep. Dave Loebsack (LOHB?-sak) an official residence in Iowa?s newly drawn 2nd Congressional District.The Iowa City Press-Citizen reports that the 1,350-foot condo on the east side of town cost Dave and Teresa Loebsack $205,000 and was bought on June 29.Under a redistricting plan approved in April, Loebsack?s home in Mount Vernon fell in the same district as ...