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Sunday, June 16, 2013  The event is more than just authentic Italian food like meatball sandwiches and cannoli. With opera singers, street art and dancing, people were totally immersed in a different culture.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  The 6th annual event kicked off at 9 a.m. where teams began preparing their best dishes for the judges in hopes of wooing their taste buds.

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Next Saturday in Jefferson County Park, 12 veteran cook-off competitors and four novices will put their culinary skills to the ultimate test.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The building is being remodeled and the county attorney will move in June 5.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The tiny house is the size of a college dorm room, but is fully-functional and houses an entire family.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Just off the bypass of Highway 34, when you hit the city of Fairfield, stand three barns and a welcome center, where you’ll get an early 20th Century history lesson.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitor’s Bureau are taking their marketing campaign to the next level providing details and information to tourists and residents stored in one useful app.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Iowa's governor talks about the state's decreasing unemployment rate, jobs and opportunities for economic growth at a town-hall meeting in Fairfield.

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

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Officials say the discharge is tied to a break in a collection line.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Homemade pies, cookies, teas and Easter baskets were on sale for the community to purchase.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Smithsonian Magazine compiles the list each year and took a visit to Fairfield in January.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  RAGBRAI is coming to town, and Fairfield unveiled its theme and logo on Wednesday.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Community will give input on the town's Blue Zones bid.

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