Obituaries

KEOSAUQUA ? The Van Buren County Auditor?s Office has released the unofficial vote totals for the primary election held Tuesday.On the Republican ballot:Van Buren County supervisor ? Ted Nixon, 486; Mark Meek, 363; Gary Adam, 336; Ken Burns, 296; Robert V. Waugh, 230; Jon Jeffers, 203; Mike Goehring, 157; Joyce Kirkhart, 142. According to auditor Jon Finney, two candidates are to be nominated. Nixon met the minimum

A major part of the Vintage Power Wagons Rally at Jefferson County Fairgrounds is getting to talk to, and compare notes with, other Power Wagon aficionados. Roger Lipowski, left, and Don Dohanan, right, are from Romulus, Michigan, while Bill Anthony, 2nd from left, and Tom Flanagan came all the way from Port Lampton, Ontario, Canada. Actually, the Canadians are only about 60 miles further from Fairfield than the men

Approximately 0.71 inches of rain fell on Fairfield Tuesday resulted in about 5,672 gallons of sanitary sewer overflows to Crow Creek and Cedar Creek.According to wastewater treatment plant supervisor Loran Franklin, the largest overflow was 5,506 gallons at a manhole near Forest Park. Another manhole overflowed 166 gallons.The overflow to Crow Creek was 5,506 gallons, and the overflow to Indian Creek, a tributary

From yards of unwanted fabric came 90 blankets, a gift for children at Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City.In December, Bee Johnson received a call from Willis Biddle asking if she wanted more fabric as he wanted to get rid of the many yards his deceased wife had accumulated. A couple of years ago, Mrs. Johnson had made a dozen blankets for the Ronald McDonald House using Biddle?s fabric and following in the years of

Beginning today, H1N1 flu vaccines now are available to everyone who wants to receive one.?As before, appointments are required,? said Chris Estle-Tedrow, administrator of the Jefferson County Public Health, and those appointments can be made by calling 472-5929.Currently, H1N1 vaccination clinics are scheduled from 1-4:30 p.m. Wednesday; 8:30-10:30 a.m. Friday; 1-4:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 22 and 28; and 2-4:30 p.m. Dec.

Fairfield Mayor Ed Malloy announced today the city of Fairfield received word from the Iowa Office of Energy Independence of winning a major grant to improve the energy efficiency of city owned buildings.?We?re excited,? said Malloy. ?This project puts our sustainability plan in action, and sets the city in a position to lead by example. The grant funds will save our budget nearly $90,000 year in energy costs by

The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities is predicting a very dangerous winter storm and has issued a blizzard watch for Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.A blizzard watch means there is a potential for falling and blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities, with whiteout conditions and dangerous travel.The NWS is predicting light snow will develop between midnight and sunrise

To prepare for the upcoming 2010 legislative session, Sen. Becky Schmitz and Rep. Curt Hanson, both of Fairfield, are asking Jefferson County residents to share their ideas and concerns with them at a meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Fairfield Public Library.?The national economic recession means we?ve got some tough decisions ahead,? said Schmitz. ?My constituents? ideas and priorities will guide my

Fairfield middle and high school students are observing Red Ribbon Week, a campaign to help prevent substance abuse, through Saturday.Fairfield Middle School has several activities planned, with themes and handouts scheduled for each day.The week kicked off Monday with Hat Day and an assembly featuring members of the Iowa Army National Guard. Each student was given a red ribbon.Today, the theme was Twin Day;

Scott Timm is taking a five-prong approach to his job as Fairfield?s new sustainability coordinator.During his first month on the job, that approach has meant ?working with schools, working with the religious community, working with the city government, working with businesses and working with community members.?Networking has been a priority during his first few weeks on the job. Timm has begun contacting the