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Early morning rain didn?t prevent RAGBRAI riders from starting their trek from Oskaloosa to Fairfield this morning.Riders reported the heaviest rain had stopped by 5 a.m. in Oskaloosa and many cyclists began their ride as scheduled. By 8:30 a.m., bikers were beginning to trickle into Packwood at a steady pace, many stopping for breakfast at the community-sponsored food tent.More than 225 Packwood community ...

Peru Circus performers, including this young juggler, practiced their moves on Main Street this morning in preparation for two afternoon performances today.

Early morning rain didn?t prevent RAGBRAI riders from starting their trek from Oskaloosa to Fairfield this morning. Riders reported the heaviest rain had stopped by 5 a.m. in Oskaloosa and most cyclists began their ride as scheduled. By 8:30 a.m., bikers were beginning to trickle into Packwood at a steady pace. While RAGBRAI organizers predicted the bulk of riders would be in Fairfield by 9 a.m., only a small ...

The Fairfield Beautification Commission met Thursday and decided it wanted to see a few more weeds leave Fairfield ?the old fashioned way? ? uprooted by hand. As a finale to the commission?s Adopt-A-Spot 2013 clean up event, the commission is asking for volunteers to help clean up in the area surrounding downtown at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Those who can elp should bring their gloves, garbage bags and any tools they ...

Delaney Pulczinski and her ?Nana? took a leisurely stroll through Central Park Tuesday evening while the Fairfield Municipal Band played. Delaney, from Colorado, is in Fairfield visiting her grandparents, Diane and Joe Goudy.

Toddlers at Community Childcare cooled down Wednesday by playing in several water tables. From left, Logan Carroll, Colton Wiley, Grant Stanford, and Brooke Stickels shed their clothes and spent the morning splishing and splashing. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said this week?s dangerous heat is expected to continue through tonight.

Contractors and construction workers are replacing areas of the roof over the commons area and gymnasium at the Fairfield Middle School. The Fairfield Community School District Board of Directors accepted a bid from Advance Builders Corp. of Cedar Rapids, for $244,525 at the April 8 school board meeting. Auxiliary Services Director Fred McElwee recommended Advance Builders, noting they have completed several roof ...

DAVENPORT (AP) ? Authorities investigating testing irregularities at a Davenport elementary school say no criminal charges will be filed because they can't figure out who altered the tests.Scott County Attorney Mike Walton announced Friday that too many people at Madison Elementary School had access to the tests after they were completed earlier this year. As a result, he said ?additional investigation would be ...

In an attempt to break a Guinness World Record, Fairfield RAGBRAI organizers are hosting a stache bash.Fairfield residents, RAGBRAI festival-goers and bike riders will have the opportunity to don synthetic upper lip facial hair and help break the Guinness World Record for the most mustaches worn at a single event. The record-breaking event will take place July 26 as part of RAGBRAI festivities.In September, 648 ...

Marie Webster enjoyed a stroll with her four collies this morning on Seventh Street. Weather conditions were ideal for a morning stroll. Today?s high was forecasted to be 82 degrees, with a low of 61. There is a 10 percent chance of precipitation tonight, but this morning, Fairfield saw nothing but clear, sunny skies. True to their breed, Webster?s collies were mild-mannered and sweet.

In an effort to ensure children have healthy food available to them, the Fairfield Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, providing free lunches to children between the ages of 2 and 18, such as those pictured. There are no income guidelines for the program, and children need not be Fairfield residents to partake in the program. Part of the Department of Education?s ...

Deborah Jansen, left, peruses the selection of clothing for sale at Cindy Travers? booth Saturday at the market. Jansen, of Pella, was in town for FAIRfest.