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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.
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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 ...
Laura Atwood, a 2003 Fairfield High school graduate and FHS teacher, will be the new middle school principal this fall.Atwood was one of four finalists interviewed from a pool of 40 applicants.?We were very impressed by Mrs. Atwood?s passion for serving students, her poise, and her vision of excellence for Fairfield Middle School, said Fairfield Community School District Superintendent Art Sathoff. ?Laura ...
?This is the first time I have ever had a cow with four calves back to back,? says Roy Cowen, somewhat proudly.?When she freshened in October, I put four calves on her, weaned them in February then put four more on her. First time I have ever had a cow to do that,? he says. ?Another one has three, and she had three before. Sometimes they can only handle two.?The 86-year-old farmer is one of the few remaining...
Jason Kelly likes to buy old houses and renovate them. His most recent work has involved interior and exterior improvements on an apartment house. Kelly said it takes a lot of time when you are working alone. In the photo, he is measuring a piece of trim around the bay window with just a couple more pieces of siding to install to complete that side of the house.
BATAVIA ? Plans are in place for the annual Batavia Days July 8-10.The celebration for the small town on the western edge of the Jefferson County border gets under way the evening of July 8 with the Cardinal school archery club serving a spaghetti dinner from 5-7 p.m. in the Batavia Community Center.The dinner will be followed by entertainment featuring three comedians and Ultimate Karaoke from 7-11 p.m. in ...
Assessor?s office conducting inspectionsJefferson County Assessor?s Office staff will be conducting inspections of every Fairfield home beginning this week.Assessor Sheri Blough Neff said her staff will be walking around homes, taking pictures and attempting to inspect inside when possible to note any changes. She asks that residents respond to tags left behind by inspectors when the occupant is away.Staf...
The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities has issued a heat advisory from 1 p.m. today until 8 p.m. Friday.According to the advisory, the combination of hot air and high humidity will push heat index values above 100 degrees this afternoon and above 105 Friday afternoon and evening.The advisory states the hot and humid conditions will lead to a heightened risk of heat related stress and illness. It ...
The Fairfield Beautification Commission is hoping residents and businesses will invest in the downtown beautification project so the area?s charm can continue to affect the city?s perception as a whole.?The Fairfield square is alive in color with the completion of the downtown streetscape, as well as the restored banners, new trash containers, the ?chairs, A Front Row Seat!? outdoor exhibit and the hanging ...
The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office responded to vandalism reported by Robert Creek at 7:16 p.m. Wednesday at 203 Locust Grove, Batavia.
Another unintended consequence of President Barack Obama?s health care law has emerged: Older adults of the same age and income with similar medical histories could pay widely different amounts for private health insurance due to a quirk of the complex legislation.Those differences could be substantial. A 62-year-old could end up paying $1,200 a year more than his neighbor, in one example. And experts say the ...
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Matthew David Kaufman, 112 Iowa Ave., minor using tobacco-first offense.Michael Steven Barnard, Davenport, dark windows.Tamico Rashaud Pettis, Ottumwa, speeding.Heather Lena Miller, 1764 Highway 34, failure to obey stop sign and yield the right of way.Ashley Nicole Manning, Batavia, speeding.Desirae Lynn Hobbs, Mount ...
MAGISTRATE COURTEric James Vorhies, 33, 706 S. Sixth St., pleaded guilty to failing to register a dog and was fined $65.William A. Burns, 711 W. Kirkwood Ave., pleaded guilty to failure to abate a nuisance and was fined $65.Ryan Patrick Terrien, 30, 304 W. Madison Ave., pleaded guilty to criminal trespassing and was fined $65.Sally Heckethorn, 56, of Brighton pleaded guilty to possession of drug ...
