Fairfield News

Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy announced today the city of Fairfield received word from the Iowa Office of Energy Independence of winning a major grant to improve the energy efficiency of city owned buildings.?We?re excited,? said Malloy. ?This project puts our sustainability plan in action, and sets the city in a position to lead by example. The grant funds will save our budget nearly $90,000 year in energy costs by

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities is predicting a very dangerous winter storm and has issued a blizzard watch for Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.A blizzard watch means there is a potential for falling and blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities, with whiteout conditions and dangerous travel.The NWS is predicting light snow will develop between midnight and sunrise

Libertyville Fire Department Capt. Rich Kyle, left, and assistant chief Adam Stafford look over charred clumps of corn outside the co-op elevator in Liberyville after extinguishing a fire there this morning. Eight Libertyville firemen responded to the grain fire at 8:10 a.m. Libertyville Fire Chief Gerrad Goodrich said the fire was caused by an overheated grain dryer. Although the grain was burnt, no damage to any of

Four-year-old Tyler Williams watches in wonder as the Santa and reindeer went ?round and ?round in the bandstand in Central Park Friday night after the lights came on.For this photo, see the Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, printed edition of The Fairfield Ledger.

To prepare for the upcoming 2010 legislative session, Sen. Becky Schmitz and Rep. Curt Hanson, both of Fairfield, are asking Jefferson County residents to share their ideas and concerns with them at a meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Fairfield Public Library.?The national economic recession means we?ve got some tough decisions ahead,? said Schmitz. ?My constituents? ideas and priorities will guide my

There was a very long line Friday night leading up to the Kandy Kane house where Santa visits every year in Central Park. A lot of children wanted to talk to him about their wish lists for Christmas. The youngsters above didn?t wait in line to talk to him, they just watched through the front window as the bearded fellow, reflected in the glass, welcomed others inside the house. Santa will be in his Kandy Kane house

The Fairfield City Council will convene for a special closed session Friday to consider the resignation of city administrator John F. Brown.?There have been discussions with John Brown over the last week or so regarding job performance issues connected to his health,? said Mayor Ed Malloy. He expects Brown to tender his resignation during the 1:15 p.m. meeting for the council?s review.At this time, Malloy said he

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors approved a contract with Iowa Bridge and Culvert for the replacement of a bridge over Lick Creek during Monday?s meeting.County engineer Tom Goff said stimulus funds will cover most of the $356,000 project ? the county will contribute less than $10,000 from its farm-to-market funds to replace the bridge approximately 2.5 miles south of Libertyville on Douds Road.Goff said