Opinion

Steve Anderson is the director of Washington County Conservation.

To the editor:It?s always good to have a new business come to Fairfield and be successful, however let?s not forget our own Bargain Box.This business located on the south side of the square has done so much for our County Hospital in giving thousands and thousands of dollars using volunteer labor who have given thousands of hours made up of local people. Also the prices at the Bargain Box are cheaper.Plea...

A third baseman had her bright red, dyed hair pulled back in a ponytail. A shortstop had a leopard-skin print on her shorts. She was the same one who was shivering and asked, ?How much longer do we have to play?? when I was cleaning off home plate after the third inning.It was chilly, but still a nice night for senior league softball at the O.B. Nelson dirt diamond across the street from Casey?s South.Last ...

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To the editor:Board member Jennifer Anderson should be given a big thank you for proposing a work session May 2 at 7 p.m. to discuss this opening and possibly redefining the job description of Fairfield's School District Technology position. Mrs. Anderson proposal came due to the fact that our school?s cost per student is 2 to 1 compared to other area districts.The board needs to weigh the curriclum versus ...

To the editor:Mother?s Day will be here soon and Jefferson County Right to Life has a great suggestion. Instead of buying Mom more perfume or another pair of bedroom slippers, honor her for giving you life by supporting Choices Medical Clinic in Iowa City. Choices is having a Walk for Life on Saturday, May 7, from 9-10 a.m. in three locations in Iowa City: Kent Park at Blue Bird Shelter, City Park at Shelter ...

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Mike Jorgensen is the superintendent of the Washington School District.