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High school choir students show off their hard work in new concert location
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High school choir students show off their hard work in new concert location
State Rep. Heather Hora’s two-year first term saw a historic flurry of legislation passed. The Republican candidate said she hoped to drill down on education outcomes and further property tax relief, if re-elected.
The City of Fairfield is recognizing October as National Pedestrian Safety Month by putting up signs reminding pedestrians to be alert, giving away chamber bucks to people who walk to work, and by inviting “celebrity” crossing guards to help students get to school.
Proceeds will go to hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina
A group of performers will present their rendition of “12 Incompetent Jurors” for the final time at the Washington Community Theater this weekend. The script is a comedic take on the more famous television play, “12 Angry Men.”
Real Estate Agent Jenny Morgan has won the “Gold Star Award” from the Iowa City Area Association of Realtors.
Chuck Hanson set an ambitious goal for this year’s Villages of Van Buren Scenic Drive Festival: to make 1,000 pounds of fudge. This endeavor took nine days and required 101 pans. Hanson said it went quicker than he expected, since he guessed it would take 11 days. He said it felt good to finish two days early. “That gave me a chance to rest,” he joked.
JC Huffman Cabinetry hopes to host its popular Whoville festivities at the former Lincoln School this winter.
The Fairfield Community School District has placed a ballot measure up for vote on Nov. 5 on whether to take out general obligation bonds for a new middle school.
The Drive-by Supper meals served at First Lutheran Church in Fairfield have become very popular, and that’s why volunteers are asking for help.
A Henry County Sheriff Deputy will fill a full-time SRO position in NLCSD following this approval
MT. PLEASANT — After years of work on Oasis Avenue, Henry County Engineer Jake Hotchkiss says work is finally complete, …
The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday upheld the 35-year mandatory minimum sentence of up to a life term for Willard Chaiden Miller, who at 16, murdered his high school Spanish teacher in 2021, ruling the trial judge didn’t abuse his discretion and followed all the required factors of law.
The Washington Iowa Betterment Foundation Board is pleased to present the Sitler Award to Greiner Buildings’ Owners, Matt and Ashley Greiner. This award recognizes a business or residence that improves and beautifies the City of Washington.
