Fairfield News

Community Childcare Center children Axl Starr and Merrick Flanagan make a Christmas tree from an ice cream cone, green frosting and candies with Parkview Care Center resident Merriam Leazer during a visit last week to Parkview.

The holidays are here! Of course you will want to include your pet in the holiday festivities, but remember to help keep pets safe by following these simple rules:? Pets are part of the family, so it?s tempting for pet owners to want to share holiday foods with their dogs and cats. However, pet owners should be aware that human foods fed even in small amounts can cause stomach upset in pets or, in certain ...

AUGUSTANTA COLLEGEROCK ISLAND, Ill. ? Augustana presented its fifth annual Christmas at Augustana holiday concert Nov. 30, and Dec. 1.More than 300 students in the college?s choirs, brass ensemble and orchestra joined together to share music in the two sold-out shows.Katie Dinkel, a senior from Fairfield, majoring in biology and music, performed in the event.Christmas at Augustana is one of a series of ...

A team of seven specially trained dogs have journeyed 800 miles to help grieving children and adults at funerals and other gatherings in Newtown, Conn.The dogs all come from the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry at Lutheran Church Charities, based near Chicago.The dogs were present at Newton High School when President Obama spoke about the recent massacre.?Dogs are non-judgmental. They are loving. They are accepting of ...

The Rev. Joe Phipps, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and the congregation invite the community to a Christmas Jazz service at 10:30 a.m., Dec. 30, at the church.?Come prepared to clap your hands and tap your toes to the jazz rhythms of your favorite Christmas carols,? said Roger Gillaspie, band member.The Fairfield All Star Jazz Band will perform jazz arrangements of several well-known Christmas carols ...

Packwood Christian Church invites everyone to Christmas dinner from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Christmas Day.The meal is free. Families and friends are welcome.Reservations are appreciated to know the amount of food to prepare.Call Frosty at 319-695-3009 or John at 451- 0167 or 319-695-3209 to make a reservation.

OLLIE ? Prairie View United Methodist Church, weekly events:? Sunday ?Worship followed by fellowship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m? Monday ? Christmas Eve service, 5 p.m.

Marybelle Hootman will be joining the list of centenarians when she turns 100 years old Friday.Mrs. Hootman was born Dec. 21, 1912, in Selma. She has lived most of her life in the Selma-Douds communities.Mrs. Hootman and her late husband James had three children: Donna Jean Copeland and husband Roy, both deceased; Kriss Hootman and wife Raye of Douds; and Mary Alice ?Midge? Linge and husband Bob of Washington, ...

A benefit concert for Darjaal Craul of Fairfield is planned at 8 p.m. Friday at Paradiso Cafe.Craul is dealing with a medical emergency and will be going through treatment for several months. Her family will have no income during that time, and Dara Craul will need to look after the children: 13-year-old Mikayli, 2-year-old Tegwen and 9-month-old Macsen full time during those months. Her family will need ...

Doris Risenhoover of Ottumwa will celebrate her 85th birthday Sunday.Her family will be hosting an open house in honor of Mrs. Risenhoover?s birthday from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 30 at the Hedrick Community Center in Hedrick. Mrs. Risenhoover requets no gifts, but cards would be welcome. Cards can be sent to her at 700 W. Alta Vista No. 134, Ottumwa 52501.Mrs. Risenhoover was born north of Highland Center in Wapello ...

MOUNT PLEASANT ? Iowa Wesleyan College President Jay Simmons has tendered his resignation in order to accept the presidency of Simpson College in Indianola.Simmons will become the 23rd president of Simpson College, on June 1, upon the retirement of Simpson President John Byrd. Simmons will continue to serve as president of Iowa Wesleyan College for the balance of the academic year, according to Iowa Wesleyan ...

TUESDAYSanta in His Kandy Kane House, Central Park, 6-8 p.m.Lord?s Cupboard Christmas Box Packing, Nazarene Family Center, 5:30 p.m. Volunteers needed to pack food boxes.Holiday Photos, fundraiser for American Cancer Society and Jefferson County Relay for Life, Best Western Fairfield Inn, 6-8 p.m.Eagles Auxiliary, Fairfield Eagles Club, 7 p.m.Lockridge Fire and Rescue Blood Drive, Lockridge Senior Center, ...