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
A rotating assembly of musicians known as “Big Band Theory” will play in Washington July 12, celebrating the group’s 18th year since it began as an informal get-together in one member’s basement.
Mother identifies deceased driver in Highway 218 accident
The road will remain closed until mid-Pctober
Food is one of the highlights of the Greater Jefferson County Fair, especially the home-cooked variety.
Fairfield’s Resilient Action Committee hosted an event on Walton Lake Monday night, June 30, at the Walton Club.
A group of residents is planning a “peaceful picket” to raise awareness about the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Fairfield woman Cortney Heather Schaffer Haynes in 2023.
On a former hog farm 900 miles from a coastline in Washington County, Iowa, one family family is growing Pacific whiteleg shrimp. Asked how it compares to pork production, Ken Reed says the work is “basically the same.”
District leaders weigh renovation costs, long-term savings and future facility needs before committing to the move
Decreased enrollment and flat funding cause district to consider class size targets, future building use
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