Fairfield News

Arlene Lyon of Birmingham is turning 90 years old on Wednesday.Her family is hosting a get-together from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Birmingham Lions Building. All her friends are welcome to celebrate with Mrs. Lyon and her family.Mrs. Lyon grew up in the Glasgow area. She worked at the Fairfield Glove Factory and at Universal Producing Company, both in Fairfield.Since retiring, Mrs. Lyon has been active at the ...

Financial Peace University starts in SeptemberLIBERTYVILLE ? Financial Peace University classes start Sept. 27 at Faith United Methodist Church in Libertyville.Class time is 5-7 p.m. Childcare will be provided.The nine-week class offers a practical approach to financial management. The instruction is based on biblical fundamentals that are time tested and work. Session topics covered include dumping debt, ...

Raymond Dickinson of Richland will celebrate his 90th birthday during an open house from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Woolson Friends Church south of Richland.The open house is being hosted by Mr. Dickinson?s family and church. He requests no gifts, but cards and memories would be welcomed.Mr. Dickinson was born Aug. 19, 1925, and has lived his entire life in the Richland and Rubio communities. He is best known for his ...

State Representative Curt Hanson, center, presents a U.S. flag to Fairfield Park and Recreation Department Director Derik Wulfekuhle, right, and Jason Scott. The flag was flown over the Iowa State Capitol honoring National Park and Recreation Month.?During Park and Recreation Month, we celebrate families and the importance of green space in our communities,? said Hanson. ?The Fairfield Park and Recreation has ...

TUESDAYPekin Community School District, Indian Hills Community College parent information meeting, 6:30 p.m.Prairie Hike, Jefferson County Park, 6 p.m. Information: 472-4421.Blood Drive, SunnyBrook Home Care Center, 1-4 p.m. Appointments: 472-4808.Technology Tuesday, ?Downloading Free e-books with Bridges,? Fairfield Public Library, 6 p.m. Registration: library?s front deskSquare Dance Lessons, Fairfield ...

An ice cream social is from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at SunnyBrook Living Care Center.Backwoods Boys will be performing.Proceeds from the event go to Jefferson County Relay for Life.

DES MOINES ? Today was opening day of the 2015 Iowa State Fair, but area residents are already bringing home honors from contests.The Doll Houses and Miniature Rooms competition was judged prior to the start of the fair.Marilyn Ekle of Farmington earned third place in Novelty Design and first place in Open Class.The Famous Dave?s Canned Pickles competition was judged Tuesday.In Cucumber Pickles - Cucumber ...

AMES ? Iowa State University will hold ?Camp Cy ? A Statewide Adventure? Thursday through Aug. 23 at the Iowa State Fair in the Varied Industries Building.Under cardinal and gold tent tops, special guests and activities will showcase the many ways ISU Extension and Outreach takes Iowa State to every county in Iowa.?At Camp Cy, state fair visitors will see how ISU Extension and Outreach is at work in their ...

Jerry and Lea Bradley will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday.In honor of their anniversary, the Bradleys? children and grandchildren are hosting an open house 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Jerry?s Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant. The couple request no gifts, only the presence of their friends and family.Jerry Bradley and Lea Vorhies were married Aug. 15, 1965, in Fairfield.

Fairfield Lions Club Tail Twister Mark Stinocher, left, presents a $335 check to Jefferson County Environmental Health Director Dan Miller for the purchase of radon detection kits for Jefferson County residents.The money was raised by Fairfield Lions Club members during their weekly meetings throughout the year to help with a worthy cause.

With a new month comes new varieties of locally grown produce to the Fairfield Farmers? Market.Some of the produce to look for during August at the market will be corn, beans, cucumbers, onions, beets, squash, tomatoes and melons.Plus, the selection of jams, plants, baked goods, jewelry and more will continue to delight shoppers, as will the entertainment planned at each Saturday event.Entertainment this ...

FHS CLASS OF 1985The Fairfield High School Class of 1985 will have its 30-year reunion Friday and Saturday.The classmates will be at the Fairfield Elks Lodge from 6-8 p.m. Friday, and then, at 8 p.m., regroup at ILA.An optional golf outing is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday at The Walton Club.Saturday evening will be at The Walton Club, with a social hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is ...