Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad was in Fairfield Tuesday afternoon, appearing at Revelations Book Store and Cafe where he spoke to and answered questions from a gathering of approximately 30 people.The governor spoke primarily about responsible budgeting and property tax reform and relief as well as creating an atmosphere to attract jobs to the state. Following the main points of his presentation, the floor was ...
These traffic charges were filed with the Jefferson County Clerk of Court:Holly Renae Vanwyk, Knoxville, speeding.Loren D. Springborn, DeSoto, Wis., failure to comply with safety regulations.Alexandria Christine Thornton, 301 29th St., Apt. B, failure to yield upon entering a through highway.Antonio R. Carminhato, 1224 Glenview Circle, speeding.Ricky Sparrow, Winfield, speeding.David Harold ...
Approximately 2.02 inches of rainfall in Fairfield Monday through Wednesday resulted in 689,593 gallons of sanitary sewer overflow.Overflows from eight manholes and the west storm water pond went to Cedar Creek and Crow Creek.Fairfield has a serious inflow and infiltration problem. A sanitary sewer overflow is a discharge of wastewater to the environment. Overflows occur when there is too much water for the ...
BATAVIA ? Batavia residents and visitors are experiencing the benefits recycling can provide firsthand through new a ADA-accessible picnic table, trash receptacle and two benches set in the city?s pavilion.Not only were the items purchased with $2,000 from the Iowa Grocery Industry Association?s Build with Bags grant program, but they are made from 98 percent recycled plastic, with between 10 percent and 25 ...
Travis Schombert, left, and Charlie White sand the many layers of old paint from the 56 historic McElhinny House shutters this morning in the carriage house. Behind them, the tilt rods, which were removed for sanding and painting, hang to dry. White said the work should be completed in a few weeks and the shutters properly re-installed on the house.
The Fairfield Police Department responded to an accident at 10:09 a.m. Saturday, close to the intersection of 28th Street and Burlington Avenue. According to the accident report, a 2001 Buick Century driven by Jean Eileen Six, 86, 306 W. Polk Ave., was traveling eastbound on Burlington Ave. when it was struck by a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox driven by Kaitlyn Marie Mineart, 18, 614 W. Jackson Ave. Mineart?s vehicle ...
The Jefferson County Sheriff?s office responded to an accident at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, 0.2 miles west of Umber Avenue on Highway 34. According to the accident report, a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer driven by Kristen Deidra Logan of West Burlington was eastbound when it struck a deer. Estimated damages to the vehicle are $3,500.The sheriff?s office responded to an accident at 9:18 p.m. Saturday, approximately 0.25 ...
The Fairfield Fire Department responded to an automatic alarm at 12:26 p.m. Saturday at 121 W. Broadway Ave.
Jack Russell terrier, Freckles, surveys downtown Fairfield from the front seat of a 1946 Chevrolet truck this morning. The owner of the truck and dog is James Vogt of Fairfield.
Steve Ferrel tees off at the eighth hole at Walton Club for the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce Men?s Blast-Off this morning. Other team members awaiting their turn are, from left, Jason Allen, Mel Allen, Cory Larsen, Chad Christensen, Brett Ferrel, Shane Lisk, Shawn Lisk. The Women?s Blast-Off is set for June 24 at the Fairfield Golf and Country Club.
Governor Terry E. Branstad is scheduled to be in Fairfield Tuesday afternoon on the second leg of his ?Working Together for a Better Future? tour.The tour launched June 6 in Des Moines and is making its way to 43 cities across the state. Branstad is traveling the state to discuss the state?s budget and his plans to restore honest budgeting practices. The tour is meant to provide Iowans information regarding ...
DAVENPORT (AP) ? Miss Muscatine Jessica Pray has been crowned the next Miss Iowa.Pray, an 18-year-old from Johnson, was selected Saturday to replace 2010 winner Pauli Mayfield. She won the evening gown, talent and swimsuit portions of the competition.Pray is a student at the University of Iowa.More information about the Miss Iowa pageant can be found online at www.missiowa.com.
DES MOINES (AP) ? The number of workers in Iowa?s executive branch has fallen considerably since Gov. Terry Branstad took office this year, and more cuts are expected for the next budget year that begins July 1.The Republican governor said the drop helps fulfill his campaign promise to shrink state government, but some politicians in his own party question whether there have been too many cuts.The executive ...
WASHINGTON ? Sen. Chuck Grassley again has been named a Defender of Children by the First Focus Campaign for Children for his support of policies that advance the well-being of children.Grassley also was named a Defender of Children in 2010.According to the First Focus Campaign for Children, consideration was given to members who have introduced, co-sponsored and voted for legislation that would best meet ...
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