AJ Roe News & Sports

Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and sports coverage from Jefferson, Keokuk, and VanBuren Counties, brought to you by local journalist AJ Roe. From breaking news and community updates to high school and local sports highlights, this category delivers the stories that matter most to your community—all in one place.

Fairfield’s KMCD/Classic 96 Radio Stations Set to Go Dark After More Than 65 Years

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KMCD 1570 AM and Classic 96, two longtime fixtures of Fairfield's local radio landscape, are set to leave the airwaves on Tuesday, March 31,...

Keokuk County’s Sigourney News-Review Among Papers Facing Closure as Mid-America Publishing Shuts Down

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Small town newspapers across 15 Iowa counties face an uncertain future after Hampton-based Mid-America Publishing Corporation announced plans to close in April. Multiple affected...

Van Buren County Archers Qualify for State Tournament for Fourth Consecutive Year

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The Van Buren County Archery program will send 29 archers to the NASP State Tournament at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, qualifying...

MIU Esports League of Legends Team Heads to NECC Playoffs for Second Consecutive Season

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Maharishi International University's esports League of Legends team is heading to the National Esports Collegiate Conference playoffs for the second time — and it is only...

Pekin Girls and Boys Track and Field Teams Both Finish Runner-Up at Iowa/Missouri Battle...

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The Pekin girls and boys track and field teams both turned in runner-up finishes Thursday, March 26th, at the Iowa/Missouri Battle of the Border...

Keota Issues Boil Order Following Water System Pressure Loss

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UPDATE: The boil order for the City of Keota has been lifted.The City of Keota has issued a boil water order that is currently in...

Jefferson County Farm Bureau Sponsors Fairfield FFA Members on Iowa State Capitol Visit

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Six Fairfield FFA members had the opportunity to visit the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines on March 4th, thanks to sponsorship from the...

Van Buren County Girls and Boys Both Leading at Albia Early Bird Invitational Before...

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The Van Buren County girls and boys track and field teams were both leading their respective team standings Thursday, March 26th at the Albia...

Iowa State Auditor Releases Report on City of Sigourney, Cites Twelve Findings

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Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand released an audit report on the City of Sigourney for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2025, revealing...

Ottumwa Woman Charged with Felony Drug Possession Following Fairfield Traffic Stop

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An Ottumwa woman faces two felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Fairfield on Wednesday, March 25th. Brianna McConnell, 25, was charged with two...