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Saturday, May 18, 2013  People brought their shovels and paint-brushes to the Fairfield Loop Trail to help clean-up and revamp the area, which attracts a lot of tourists and residents this time of year.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Starting at age 40, women should get a yearly mammogram

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Gov. Branstad made the proclamation Tuesday.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The Fairfield Arts and Convention Center hosted "Proud to Be a Democrat" potluck. Democratic leaders from Iowa critcized Gov. Branstads heathcare plan, and discussed the 2014 elections.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  24 teams came out to support the fight against breast cancer. Participants enjoyed live-entertainment, food, a silent and live auction and games throughout the day.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Members of the community came out to Packwood Christian Church to support the congregation's Relay for Life team.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The state of Missouri lead the nation with nearly 2,000 meth lab busts in 2012.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Late Tuesday afternoon, a Jefferson County jury convicted Tyler James Webster of Second Degree Murder.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The emergency preparedness kits contain enough supplies for four people to survive for three days.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has released its annual county health rankings for every state in the country.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  Iowa Representative Curt Hanson on what he would like to finish up before the end of the session.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  The second annual Quad City Health Fair came and went today.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  This morning marked the last Jefferson County Legislative Forum.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The weekend of festivities usually results in fatalities from drunk or dangerous driving.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Vendors from across the region were on-hand to help couples plan their special day.