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

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

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.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Jefferson County Supervisors will not sign 28E Agreement until Vedic City takes down unauthorized street signs.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  The center has over 200 volunteers, assisting staff with concerts, conventions, weddings and other events that are held within the facility.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  For the ninth year, the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department held their polar plunge, a fundraiser that is very popular with people of all ages.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The entire purpose it for the community to get involved in the conversation.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  Oskaloosa and Fairfield were informed that they were chosen as two of the overnight stops, hosting upwards of 20,000 people.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  People from all different age groups gathered in Jefferson County Park Sunday to learn how to make homemade baskets.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Officer Uno will be working with Fairfield Police Officer David Wall after the two complete a five week training course in Michigan.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  On New Year’s Eve, a fire tore through one of the trailers at the Golden Arrow trailer park on Ottumwa’s southeast side and on Saturday, a fire left a Fairfield family homeless after a fire destroyed their home.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Colorless, odorless and tasteless, radon is silent but deadly.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  The crash happened Wednesday night on Highway 34 near Fairfield

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  A new trial date has been set for a southeast Iowa man charged with first degree murder.