Collector Cars Unlimited had its 28th annual car show Sept. 18 on the Fairfield square, with about 54 vehicle owners braving the chilly temperature and rain to show off their cars.John and Wendy Ikerd of Elvaston, Ill., took home the best of show car trophy with their convertible.Patsy Darrell of Marceline, Mo., displayed the best of show truck.The club?s choice trophy was awarded to Roger and Barb ...
As we look ahead to another Iowa winter, let?s take a few minutes to review procedures for school delays, school cancellations or hard surface bus pick-up announcements. In every case we will first consider the safety of students and staff, understanding that we do want to have school in session if weather conditions allow it.Mr. McElwee and Mr. Sathoff will be closely following weather conditions and will be ...
KEOSAUQUA ? The Van Buren High School Student Council will host a Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday in the high school gym.To schedule an appointment, contact a student council member, Spanish teacher Kathleen Humble or call 800-452-1097.Donors who last gave blood on or before Sept. 12 are eligible.
DES MOINES ? Iowa State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency, John R Whitaker, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated eight Iowa counties as part of a Secretarial Natural Disaster Designation.Farm operators who have suffered major production and/or physical losses caused by drought and excessive heat from July 1 through Aug. 30 may be eligible for low-interest emergency ...
The Fairfield Senior Citizen Center has listed its menu for the coming week.Meals are at 11:30 a.m.Monday ? spaghetti noodles with meat sauce, green beans, layered lettuce salad, diced pears, orange juice, Halloween cookie.Tuesday ? pork cutlet, sweet potatoes, peas, mandarin oranges, tomato juice.Wednesday ? chicken, baked potato with sour cream, brussel sprouts with cheese, banana and peach cup.Th...
JAMES HARLAN CHAPTER OF DARSeventeen members and guests of the James Harlan Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution met Saturday morning in Fairfield.Wilma Lewis Whitham and JoAnn Stout were hostesses for this month?s meeting.The newly opened Fairfield welcome center at the Maasdam Barns complex was the group?s first stop. The welcome center/museum contains displays, photos, artifacts and stories ...
The Fairfield Community School District has listed its menu for the coming week.Monday ? chili with crackers, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, carrot stick, pear half, milk.Tuesday ? hot ham and cheese on bun, peas, fresh apple half, frosted chocolate cake, milk.Wednesday ? chicken strips, bread and butter sandwich, corn, mixed fruit, milk.Thursday ? BBQ Ribb on bun, onion rings, peaches, cookie, ...
Seneca Area Agency on Aging reminds Medicare recipients Open Enrollment for Part D comparisons will end Dec. 7.For assistance, call Seneca at 641-682-2270 and ask for a SHIIP counselor to set up an appointment.
Area high school students will be trick-or-treating for UNICEF Monday.The students will be visiting area businesses from 4-6 p.m. and residences from 5:30-8 p.m.Any high school-age student who would like to trick-or-treat for UNICEF can contact Maharishi School student Jonina Thorsteinsdottir at 347-282-6609.Through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, youth across the United States are collecting donations ? not ...
Practical Farmers of Iowa, an organization that advances profitable, ecologically sound and community-enhancing approaches to agriculture, will be hosting eight online seminars called Farminars on Tuesdays from Nov. 1 through Dec. 27.Farminars provide an opportunity for farmers to learn from other farmers in the off-season without having to travel. Any computer with an Internet connection may be used to ...
Artistic Witches, Erin Smith, Laura Cohen and Lindsay Smith, recently created these hats during a Fairfield Art Association Class instructed by Elaine Duncan. This mother-daughter team, Laura the mother, is sure to look ?bewitching? come Halloween Night.
Batavia church slates supper, music, auction BATAVIA ? Batavia United Methodist Church is hosting its Lord?s Acre Sale and supper Nov. 5. Serving begins at 5 p.m.A free will offering will be accepted for the meal, which includes chili, vegetable beef soup, salad, pie or cake.Ed Bruegge?s Country Band will provide music, also beginning at 5 p.m.An auction of crafts and homemade baked items begins at ...
BLOOMFIELD ? Oct. 22 was proclaimed a Day Of Celebration at Forest Lake Camp and Conference Center in rural Bloomfield, and about 130 supporters from regional American Baptist churches attended.Attendees were thanked for their continued support since fire destroyed the camp?s dining room and adult lodging five years ago.Participants were treated to guided tours of the campus, a free lunch provided by the ...
The Seneca Family Caregiver Conference set for Nov. 3 still has a few openings.The conference is set from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Society Lodge in Ottumwa.Presenters will include:Jim Kark of the Iowa State Patrol speaking on personal safety;Rose Hill, from Social Security Administration, speaking on mistakes seniors make;Virginia McCalmont from Iowa Legal Aid speaking about the ...
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