Opinion

Some residents of Fairfield likely will be faced with paying thousands of dollars to repair their private sewer lines.The city plans to receive a sewer camera in July so it can uncover the location of leaks underground. If the city discovers a serious leak in a private line, it will compel the property owner to fix it. This could cost the property owner between $3,000 and $10,000, according to city administrator ...

DES MOINES (AP) ? A real estate company working with Hostess Brands is looking to sell three Iowa properties as part of the ongoing auction of the bankrupt company's assets.The Des Moines Register reports that the buildings include a 3,000 square-foot bakery building and a 12,750-square-foot warehouse that are located in Waterloo. The third site up for sale is a bakery outlet store in Mason City.Hilco Real ...

DES MOINES (AP) ? Officials say nearly 7 percent of Iowa is no longer in drought.The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says in a report issued Thursday that conditions have returned to normal in a swath of southeast Iowa. The U.S. Drought Monitor map from the National Drought Mitigation Center shows the drought conditions are worse to the northwest, culminating in extreme drought in portions of northwest ...

Emily June Breffle, left, purchases a bottle of honey from Charles Newton at a recent Fairfield Indoor Farmers? Market. Newton said he has raised bees to produce honey for 30 years. The indoor farmers? market is held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday in the Fairfield Senior Citizen Center through April.

Although snow remains in select parts of the county, these budding flowers testify to the end of winter and the beginning of spring.

A 16-year-old boy led local law enforcement on a high speed chase on the outskirts of Fairfield Wednesday night, which included traversing dirt roads.Trent Wade Dunbar, of Fairfield, was arrested in the 400 block of East Madison Avenue at 9:14 p.m. and charged with eluding a law enforcement vehicle (an aggravated misdemeanor), reckless driving, excessive speed and failure to obey a stop/yield sign.Jefferson ...

Jefferson County Sheriff Gregg Morton confirmed this morning that the mailings pertaining to the Iowa State Sheriff?s and Deputies Association Institute are genuine and not a scam.Morton said he has received many phone calls from residents who are curious about the mailing, which solicits funds for the institute.?If folks are receiving this with my signature, it is legitimate and is a spring mailing from the ...

After the success of the exclusive 2012 monthly Art Walk ?Platinum Event Sponsorships? program, Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk is now offering 2013 sponsorship opportunities to Fairfield and southeast Iowa companies on a first come, first served basis.Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk is celebrating its 11th year of art walks, an uninterrupted string of 127 monthly events, with special programs planned for upcoming ...

2050 Ruby Lane #1, Fairfield $229,000 MLS#15401 This condo is centrally located in North Campus Village and features a large open Kitchen/Dining/Living Space as well as 2 bedrooms and 1 full plus 1/2 bath. Also Meditation Room with closet. Kitchen features maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Lots of storage and closets with EXTRA large cement floored tall crawlspace with shelving. This condo is filled ...

614 W. Monroe, Fairfield $166,500 MLS#15380 Beautiful two-story property with just under 2,000 sq ft of living space. The main level boasts a kitchen with pantry, large dining room with window seat and hardwood floors and a comfortable living room as well as a main level bath. A gorgeous Jacuzzi room and bar area--addition built in 2007, has tiled in floor heat and vaulted ceilings. The upper level has a Master ...

808 North B Street, Fairfield $499,000 MLS#15425 Gorgeous setting for this East-facing home adjacent to MUM and MSAE (with path to campus). Also adjacent to the Jefferson County Loop Trail and the Waterworks Park. Surrounded by 6.6 acres of rolling land, this home features a park-like setting complete with a pond and beautiful trees all around; creating a country-like oasis in the heart of town. Dramatic and ...

2040 Sapphire #1, Fairfield $229,900 MLS#15422 The newest Condo in North Campus Village, this main floor unit is extremely well built and features a 5 star rated energy efficient Geothermal HVAC system. Upgraded designer finishes including upgraded light fixtures and wood floors throughout. Cook's kitchen with granite counter tops, beautiful wood cabinets and stackable washer/dryer in large closet. Premium sound ...