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After nearly two years of legal battles, Deputy Carlos Lopez finally had his day in court—though no one was allowed to watch it unfold
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After nearly two years of legal battles, Deputy Carlos Lopez finally had his day in court—though no one was allowed to watch it unfold
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation celebrated both its 50th anniversary and its 27th year of awarding grants during an awards ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.
Washington City Council members have voted in favor of a resolution directing contractors to outline plans for much-anticipated sidewalk and street construction downtown.
A Brighton family with a generations-long tradition of attending the Iowa State Fair has memorialized one deceased member with a bench on the fairgrounds.
Washington County’s public health department celebrated its new digs with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 22, attended by roughly 100 guests.
Washington County officials on Tuesday approved paperwork naming Deputy Nathan Schmuecker as the local government’s new emergency management coordinator, a role he’ll hold alongside his title as a deputy.
Washington County 4-H Member Ava Greiner was named in the top five for the $20 challenge at the Iowa State Fair’s “Awardrobe” competition Aug. 7.
A Fairfield man who donated to create the skate park in O.B. Nelson Park is opening his heart once again to pay for improvements at the park.
A North Carolina man who was arrested last week after transporting a Fairfield teenager across state lines has now been charged with kidnapping.
Optimae Recovery & Resource Center in Fairfield offers free meals, activities and programming five days a week.
From water fights and pedal pulls to music, food, and family reunions, Old Settlers continues to bring generations together
Staff and students show their excitement for the new year at Harlan Elementary
ICE detained a Southeast Iowa man after Washington County officials dropped charges against him. Local officials say Noel Lopez is one of 15 people detained by ICE from the Washington County Jail since the start of this year.
The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fall Craft Fair will add up to 40 vendor booths and expand further onto Main Street this year, after the event drew record-breaking signups in its 36th season.
