Fairfield News

LACEY JACOBSLedger staff writerFollowing an annual jail inspection conducted in January, the state?s chief jail inspector has made two recommendations for the Jefferson County Jail.In a letter to Jefferson County officials, the inspector noted several jail cameras and/or monitors need to be replaced, the non-slip surface in the shower is pealing and several doors and window frames are rusting.Jefferson County

Lacey JacobsLedger staff writerRepresentatives of organizations that provide mental health services and services to those with developmental disabilities met with the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors Monday to request an increase in the mental health budget.?Right now it looks like the budget is set at 82 percent of the levy, which is roughly $500,000. We are asking that you consider moving that up to 100

Lacey JacobsLedger staff writerA $104,125 contract was awarded to TK Concrete of Pella for sidewalk repairs in the 5th Ward during Monday?s meeting of the Fairfield City Council.Residents who don?t complete required repairs by June 30 can expect to be billed $7.65 per square foot for regular sidewalk removal and replacement and $8.09 per square foot for driveways under the contract. Jerry Long of

Sara RhumLedger Lifestyles editorThe Jefferson County Hospital Board of Trustees met Monday evening to discuss donations provided by the Jefferson County Hospital Auxiliary and the revised county budget.Chief executive officer and hospital administrator Deb Cardin reported the auxiliary has committed to spend $143,000 this year on projects for the new hospital: $10,000 for the medallion at the entryway; $93,000 for