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The Fairfield Farmers Market is turning 50 years old in 2025, and to celebrate, the organization is holding an anniversary party at its market on Saturday, Aug. 2.

Jefferson County supervisors listened to complaints about the new chip and seal on Pleasant Plain Road from the county’s largest employer, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

County supervisors last week formally approved a date for a long-discussed levy that would fund local emergency medical services and emergency communications infrastructure, setting the ballot issue’s election date on Nov. 4, 2025.

The ISU Extension & Outreach Office, along with the Washington County Women in Agriculture Advisory Board, will hold a “farm crawl” event Friday, Aug. 22.

New signage, flashing beacons and uniform 25 mph limit aim to improve safety in Salem

Supervisors skip second and third readings to adopt ban rules during high fire risk events

Supervisors support merger to preserve local control, reduce administrative costs

Jefferson County has issued new guidelines for motorists who need to get their cars cleaned from the sticky asphalt on Pleasant Plain Road.

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Leo Lopez is putting his own personal touch on the restaurant that now bears his name.

Brooke and Clayton Lilley are taking over the gas and convenience stores owned by Jet Gas, including the Jet Stop in Fairfield.

This new 10-acre campground was made possible thanks to a grant of $450,000 from Destination Iowa, which should cover about 39 percent of the project’s $1.17 million price tag.