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Loss of transit service hurts seniors

Loss of transit service hurts seniors

Fairfield News Oct. 2, 2018 8:44 am2538d ago

To the editor:I am an elderly lady living at SunnyBrook Living Care Center in Fairfield, where 40 other senior citizens make our home. We have residence from 104 years of age to 38 years of age. I am 84 and consider myself real lucky for I am able to walk with my walker and have the use of a wheelchair. I do get mixed up, but most of the time my mind is real good. I am writing this in regard to the fact that ...

Ledger highlights Fairfield?s features

Ledger highlights Fairfield?s features

Fairfield News Oct. 2, 2018 8:44 am2538d ago

To the editor:Thank you for your articles on Fairfield reinforcing the ?positives.? The recent photo and article on the Waugh family choosing our wonderful community prompted me to write this letter of commendation to The ledger. You cover politics, government, businesses, Chamber of Commerce, entrepreneurs, our myriad volunteer programs and the new directors for volunteer activities, opportunities for ...

40 Days for Life starts Sept. 2840 Days for Life starts Sept. 28

40 Days for Life starts Sept. 28

Fairfield News Oct. 2, 2018 8:44 am2538d ago

To the editor: A wonderful opportunity for people in the Fairfield area begins Sept. 28 and runs through Nov. 6. It is an event called 40 Days for Life. This is an international event ~ being held in over 300 cities nationwide and several foreign countries. It is 40 days of prayer and fasting to put an end to abortion and to once again make the world a place that cherishes human life. Abortion has become ...

Jobs needed to retain residentsJobs needed to retain residents

Jobs needed to retain residents

Fairfield News Oct. 2, 2018 8:44 am2538d ago

To the editor: The article about the ?Come Home? task force Sept. 7 caught my attention. The task force is charged with working with local businesses to encourage Fairfield graduates to return to the area to fill job vacancies. I returned to Fairfield 10 years ago after several years away, and I would like to remain here. After being ?downsized? from my computer programming job, I have spent the last year ...

Be Our GuestBe Our Guest

Be Our Guest

News Oct. 2, 2018 8:44 am2538d ago

Guest columns from a variety of authors.

Heidi CarmanHeidi Carman

Heidi Carman

Community Oct. 1, 2018 11:02 am2539d ago

Heidi Carman, 28 of Eldon, died Thursday, April 24, 2014, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.Arrangements are pending at Grace Funeral Care in Eldon.

Barbara J. CarterBarbara J. Carter

Barbara J. Carter

Sports Oct. 1, 2018 11:02 am2539d ago

Dr. Barbara J. Carter, 66, of Iowa City and formerly of Stockport, died Oct. 28, 2013 at home.Military rites will be held at 11 a.m. May 8 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel.Pedrick Funeral Home in Keosauqua is handling arrangements.A full obituary was published Nov. 4, 2013, in The Ledger.

James J. HoskinsJames J. Hoskins

James J. Hoskins

Community Oct. 1, 2018 11:02 am2539d ago

James J. Hoskins, 85, of Fairfield and formerly of Lockridge, died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at SunnyBrook Living Care Center in Fairfield.Inurnment of the cremains will be in Lockridge Cemetery at Lockridge.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Fund.Arrangements are in the care of Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield.Online condolences may be sent to raymondfuneralhome...

Betty 'Pauline' Yarnell BrushBetty 'Pauline' Yarnell Brush

Betty 'Pauline' Yarnell Brush

Sports Oct. 1, 2018 11:02 am2539d ago

Betty ?Pauline? Yarnell Brush, 82, of Fairfield, died Saturday, April 26, 2014, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City.The body has been cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.Online condolences can be sent to Behner Funeral Home at behnerfh.comMrs. Brush was born May 11, 1931, in Van Buren County.Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church in Fairfield...

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