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Over two dozen children will receive gifts from the Tree of Lights program thanks to this fundraiser

Stakeholders are gearing up to challenge the school district election in court

Fairfield resident Therese Cummiskey was the guest speaker at an adoption ceremony Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Wapello County Courthouse in Ottumwa. Cummiskey was invited to speak by the judge who presided over the ceremony, fellow Fairfield resident Pat McAvan, who is an associate judge for the Eighth Judicial District.

First United Methodist Church in Fairfield will host its 20th annual Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Jefferson County Cattlemen want the public to know about a couple of deadlines that are quickly approaching, one for the organization’s banquet and another for its annual scholarship.

Henry County Cattleman Association orders awards and prepares for annual banquet

Trash and recycling will not be picked up Thursday, Nov. 28 due to Thanksgiving. Wemiga Waste will pick up garbage …

Supervisors expect to approve roughly 3-3.5% raises in December, while department heads say they need time to iron out details

Mt. Pleasant Community Thanksgiving Dinner is canceled this year

For over a decade each community has come together to share food and make memories over Thanksgiving dinners

Mike Liska and Mindi Rees are the new president and vice president of the Washington school district’s top decision-making body.

Members of the Downtown Resource Center visited Fairfield Nov. 19-21 and gave a presentation of their findings on their third and final day. Among other suggestions, the board members recommended Fairfield undo its one-way streets, and add events in the spring.