Phoenix Haessler, left, and Orion Haessler made a colorful picture with their umbrellas this morning in the gloom of pouring rain when Phoenix headed off for school. Orion is home schooled, but went along for the ride.For this photo, see the Wednesday, May 12, 2010, printed edition of The Fairfield Ledger.
It will cost more for Fairfield students to go to school and more for families to enjoy sports, concerts and other school activities next year.The Fairfield Community School District Board of Directors approved increases in book rental fees, high school parking fees and activity tickets during their monthly meeting Monday.Book rental will be $40 at the high school; $35 at the middle school; and $30 at the
The Fairfield Fire Department will purchase a new tanker from Midwest Fire of Luverne, Minn.Since Monday, Fairfield Fire Chief Ralph Hickenbottom has learned the demo-unit the city intended to purchase has already been sold. Fairfield will, however, be able to purchase the new truck at the same discounted price of $186,854.Also, only the department?s 1982 Ford tanker will be put to use by other city departments.
The Fairfield City Council awarded contracts for several projects during Monday?s meeting.A $796,431.50 contract for reconstruction of Cromwell Street, Lowe Avenue, Third Street, Briggs Avenue and Madison Avenue was awarded to Shipley Contracting Corp. of Burlington.Contractors were given two alternatives ? one using concrete and one using asphalt ? on which to bid. Shipley Contracting?s bid, the lowest of three
Several board members and volunteers were present Monday afternoon as Greater Fairfield Habitat for Humanity President Jody Loin opened the groundbreaking ceremony for the newest Habitat house at 912 N. Ninth St. The Rev. Joe Phipps, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, quoted from Psalm 127:1, ?Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain,? then offered a prayer for the project. Homeowner Michelle
The Fairfield Police Department will be conducting a special bicycle enforcement project the month of May to educate bicyclists about the rules of the road and courtesy to cars and pedestrians.According to an announcement from the police department, there have been several bicycle vs. car accidents recently caused by bicyclists not obeying the rules of the road.In addition, the police department has received
Fairfield High School Principal Art Sathoff told school board members and administrators they need to come to an agreement about the high school facility and elementary and middle school geothermal issues before asking for another public vote.?The board needs to hash this out and come to a consensus ? not all members even wanted a vote,? Sathoff reminded the school district leaders during a work session Monday
From the Wednesday, May 5, 2010, Fairfield Ledger:Opportunity Center numbers correctedIn the Tuesday front page article ?School board looks at future of closed building,? the additional savings on having The Opportunity Center at Lincoln Elementary School according to technology director Jason Kurth were a $2,000 one-time cost to replace a faulty firewall at the present site, which would not be needed at Lincoln,
KEOSAUQUA ? Van Buren Community School District is searching for a new elementary principal.Terry Eisenbarth, who was hired last summer to replace retiring Chuck Russell, submitted his resignation April 23 after he was hired for a similar position at Mount Vernon.In his resignation letter, Eisenbarth stated, ?I have thoroughly enjoyed my year at Van Buren and apologize for the inconvenience. I wish the Van Buren
Two Fairfield couples are relieved to be safe, sound and back on solid ground after a cruise ship adventure last week.Margaret and David Wilson and Connie and David Wells were aboard the Carnival Ecstasy when the ship encountered a large buoy adrift in the water and made a sharp turn to the left, causing the ship to tilt to one side. Dozens of passengers were injured, and three were hospitalized after docking.?Peopl
The presidential motorcade traveled down Highway 34 from Mount Pleasant to Ottumwa Tuesday afternoon causing road closures and delays.The procession went by Fairfield on the bypass about 3:35 p.m.Fairfield Police Chief Julie Harvey said although there were 34 people from the police department, Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office, the Jefferson County Police Reserves and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources along
Greater Fairfield Area Habitat for Humanity is set to begin building its ninth home this spring and will be seeking more donations and support to help get the job done.?Housing costs have gone up, and this year, we?ve found we need help,? said Jody Loin, president of the local Habitat for Humanity board.The organization will be kicking off its first-ever fund-raising campaign during the groundbreaking ceremony for
The Jefferson County Health Center Auxiliary celebrated 50 years of service to the hospital and its patients during a luncheon Friday afternoon.Around 150 people attended the event, including Mary Sporleder, a board member from the Iowa Hospital Association. The auxiliary?s charter members, past presidents, lifetime members, executive board, committee heads and anniversary committee were recognized during the
Fairfield police are looking for two men who discovered a doll hanging over a downtown Fairfield business late Sunday afternoon.According to a press release from the police department, at about 4:20 p.m. Sunday, two middle-aged males driving a maroon or red compact car discovered a doll hanging over a business on the west side of the square near Burlington Avenue. The two men pointed out the doll to other
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