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Fairfield residents are being asked for assistance to determine if their home contains lead or copper water pipes.
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Fairfield residents are being asked for assistance to determine if their home contains lead or copper water pipes.
Democrat Christina Bohannan, a University of Iowa law school professor, will visit Jefferson County’s Mac Coon Access park near the Jefferson-Henry county line northeast of Fairfield.
In this week’s “Empty Nest” column, Curt Swarm writes about getting to know former FHS teacher Scott Slechta: “I asked him to review one of my books. Not only did he review it, but he wrote a glowing four-page, typewritten analysis of the book's key points. I was stunned. He simply said, ‘It's how I review all my students' writing.’ (No wonder he was Teacher of the Year!)”
The family of Justin Garrison is honoring his memory by putting on a memorial ride that will go through Jefferson, Van Buren and Henry counties.
The Fairfield Arts & Convention Center is thrilled to unveil its spectacular 2024-2025 performing arts season, featuring a diverse lineup of shows that promise to captivate audiences of all ages.
The Fairfield Beautification Commissioners had the pleasure to present a Rose Award for excellence in landscaping to 507 North 4th Street, where Adrienne Pelton (mother) and Aditi Gentsch (daughter) live.
Joshua Hemminger is the new director of Jefferson County Ambulance, and he was introduced during the board of supervisors’ meeting on Monday, Aug. 5.
Jefferson County Conservation hosted an Outdoor Adventure Night Tuesday, Aug. 6, featuring nine activities spread throughout Jefferson County Park.
Chicago singer-songwriter Pierce Crask provided the live entertainment for the Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk on Aug. 2.
The car club hosted a car show Friday evening to coincide with the August art walk. Classic cars were displayed around the square, while inside the park residents danced to the music of Chicago singer-songwriter Pierce Crask and perused the vendors set up on the lawn.
Fairfield’s first day of school is Monday, Aug. 26. On that day, students will see some new faces in their building, and some familiar faces in new roles.
The foundry formerly known as Faircast is reopening under new ownership less than four months after it laid off its entire workforce on April 13.
Voters in the Pekin school district will participate in a special election next month to decide if they want to make all of the school board seats at-large, or keep the current format.
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors has begun deliberations on a wind energy ordinance, which drew a large crowd to Monday’s meeting, Aug. 5.
