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A bald eagle struck by traffic near Riverside over the holiday weekend has been humanely euthanized, according to volunteers at The Raptor Advocacy, Rehabilitation & Education Group, an area nonprofit that sought to rescue the animal.

Terry Spitzer of Kalona recently received a Quilt of Valor, presented by Jane Messer, a member of the Quilt of Valor Foundation, recognizing his service in the United States Army.

A city employee of over 29 years, JJ Bell says he’s frustrated after his unexpected removal from office in June, when he was told to resign or be fired. Confirmed details about the reasons behind his departure are scarce.

The new bridge over Big Cedar Creek between Fairfield and Libertyville is nearly complete, but the road could still be months away from opening.

Bob Ferguson is a member of the Fairfield Beautification Commission, and is spearheading its “weed-free team” that’s tackling undesirable plants that grow in sidewalk cracks and in the alleys.

When one of the state’s top pork producing companies built a baseball field in its front yard, the farmers acknowledged it was an unusual move.

Ed Kelly is returning to the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office.

Jefferson County’s newly treated chip and seal roads will receive more maintenance in the coming months as the county tries to address problems that arose in mid-June.

Local education officials say they’re considering hiring a school resource officer as soon as the 2026-27 school year, as the Washington School district applies for federal funding assistance.

After a year of debate, stricter rules reflect community input while moratorium remains in place

The Fairfield All-Star Jazz Band is scheduled to play in Washington’s summer concert series Thursday night in Central Park, according to the Washington Chamber of Commerce.

Wayland’s beloved city clerk Bev Conrad was stunned to find herself leading the Fourth of July parade as Grand Marshal in a surprise honor recognizing her decades of community service