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 Tops Class B Field, Keota Also Competes at 64th Steve Roth Washington Relays

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Fairfield and Keota both opened their outdoor track and field seasons Thursday, March 26th at the 64th Annual Steve Roth Washington Relays at Washington...

City of Fairfield Begins Spring Brush Collection April 6th

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The City of Fairfield will begin its spring brush collection on Monday, April 6th, giving residents a chance to clear away sticks and limbs...

Van Buren County’s Rylee Philips Commits to Iowa Western Community College

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Rylee Philips, a multi-sport athlete from Van Buren County, has committed to Iowa Western Community College, where she will compete in both track and...

Fairfield Fire Station Construction Progresses as City Pursues Over $900,000 in Grants

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Construction on Fairfield's new fire station is moving steadily forward, with significant interior progress made over the past month and crews preparing for a...

Fairfield Eyes Two New Staff Positions for Code Enforcement and Police Support

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The Fairfield City Council's Personnel Committee discussed job descriptions for two new positions at its March 23rd meeting: a Community Service Officer and a...

Van Buren County Schools Warn of $1.5 Million Funding Reduction Under Proposed State Legislation

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Van Buren County Community School District Superintendent Jeremy Hissem sent a letter to district stakeholders on March 24th outlining the potential impact of proposed...

Fairfield Seventh Grader Wins Mayor Essay Contest with Vision for a More Walkable, Vibrant...

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Jordan Hagans of the Iowa League of Cities announced that William Bauer, a seventh grader from Fairfield, has been named the District 1 winner...

Fairfield’s Walton Lake Causeway Bridge Project Nearing Completion as City Looks Ahead to Long-Term...

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Work on the Walton Lake causeway bridge project in Fairfield is nearing completion, while city officials are also looking ahead to longer-term watershed management...

Fairfield Council Member Raises Protocol Concerns Over Immigration Meeting

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One of the most notable exchanges of the Fairfield City Council's March 23rd meeting came when Council Member Paul Gandy raised a formal objection...

Van Buren County Girls Win Team Title, Boys Finish Runner-Up at Columbus Early Bird...

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The Van Buren County girls track and field team opened the outdoor season by winning the team title, while the Warrior boys turned in...