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Sandy Stever has worked in human services for over 50 years, and she’s ready to call it a career.

Republican Helena Hayes sailed to victory on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in her bid to be re-elected to the District 88 seat in the Iowa House of Representatives.

Christy Conner was elected as Jefferson County’s next auditor, and Bart Richmond won his re-election bid as county sheriff.

Henry County VFW and American Legion Commanders held a Veteran Days ceremony Monday morning

Fairfield High School paid tribute to the area’s veterans on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, with a ceremony in the Mitcheltree-Slechta-Edgeton Auditorium.

A Veterans Day program at Blair House in Washington diverged from its routine Monday morning. With the keynote speaker arriving late, attendees filled time first by introducing themselves, then by swapping stories, and bantering over weapon terminology.

BOS enact public comment time limits and rules

Washington man arrested on seven charges after one-car accident with no injuries.

Organization gets $100k for downtown revitalization project. The money will help fund renovations at a long-abandoned building on east side of the square.

A Fairfield family is asking for the public’s help to fundraise for a van to transport their mother who was paralyzed in a car accident.

Jefferson County voters approved a ballot measure on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to create an EMS levy to fund the ambulance service.

City officials say they expect demolition to start on restrooms in Washington’s central park before the month ends, with plans to rebuild a more modernized facility in the same spot next year.