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A steady stream of visitors dropped by KC Hall in Washington over the weekend, traveling from miles around to peruse the sprawling display of model trains, train cars, and train set pieces, all for sale from local hobbyist Gerald Franzen.

The update aims to streamline county communication and improve access to vital civic information

Jerry Leonard was recognized as the 2024 Volunteer of the Year by the Fairfield Beautification Commission.

“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 first installment.

A report of a “house fire” in Richland alerted several departments in nearby communities, before they were disregarded as local crews put the flames out in a matter of minutes.

Residents of the county seat should soon cease to hear “this is a test” echoing through town during monthly tests.

Fairfield First Fridays Art Walk will run from 6-9 p.m. April 4 with activities throughout town.

Jefferson County Farm Bureau’s “Grocery Grab” raised over a thousand dollars for The Lord’s Cupboard when it was held Friday, March 28 at the Fairfield Hy-Vee.

Chamber honors Pat White with Citizen of the Year, Kim Davis with Ambassador of the Year, RAGBRAI Volunteers with Volunteer of the Year, and Festival of Lights with Community Impact award.

Iowa’s last remaining Y’s Men’s and Women’s service club will celebrate its 100th anniversary this week, with a get-together at the Washington YMCA April 2 from 4-6 p.m.

Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham spent much of Wednesday last week on a trip through Washington County.

Proposal to expand eligibility and increase utility aid fails in 2-1 vote