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Four high school students at Maharishi School took home some of the highest honors at the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa in Ames on March 27-28.

A heated exchange over staffing and salary allocations in the County Attorney’s Office dominated discussion as officials approved Henry County’s $24 million FY2026 budget.

A new public art installation outside the Fairfield Public Library is offering a fresh reminder of the many simple, powerful ways we can build stronger community ties.

Washington County’s 911 operators are getting recognized for their service this week, which is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra blends education and music in April concerts

Deputies say the man claimed to own the store and was arrested after hours of erratic behavior and refusal to leave.

A packed auditorium, emotional performances, and community support made this year's show a standout moment for Mt. Pleasant music families.

After stopping a Jeep without plates, one man was charged with driving under suspension

A contentious bond issue for the Highland school district went before a judge Tuesday morning, where petitioners argued the referendum should be thrown out thanks to at least 70 ballots counted in its election from voters who lived outside the district, but were accidentally given a chance to vote on its finances.

The third iteration of Washington’s annual Farm to Film Festival last weekend was a success, according to organizers, who said they noticed “visibly improved” attendance last weekend.

“Hard to Deliver” is a three-part series about maternal health care barriers in Southeast Iowa, as told by the mothers and families who’ve had to navigate them. This article is the final installment.

Joyce Stanley, formerly of Fairfield, will be celebrating her 96th birthday on April 22.