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Jefferson County saw a 0.4 percent decrease in the number of households participating in Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020.

No new teachers in Fort Madison sign pledge on Dec. 25 to teach Critical Race Theory

There were no new teachers in Fort Madison who signed the pledge on Dec. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Fewer Jefferson County residents received food assistance benefits in 2020

Jefferson County saw a 1 percent decrease in the number of residents who participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020, according to a Jefferson Guide analysis of data from the state's Department of Human Services.

Jefferson County residents receive $3,558,710 in food assistance benefits in 2020

Jefferson County saw a 46.5 percent increase in the amount of money allocated through Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020, according to a Nodaway Valley Today analysis of the state's Department of Human Services.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Fort Madison stagnates at two in week ending Dec. 25

There were no new teachers in Fort Madison who signed the pledge in week ending Dec. 25, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Lunch at the Top on January 13, 2022

Grilled chicken sandwiches plus two sides - choose from soup, tater tots, carrots or applesauce - dessert and a beverage, all for just $7.

Annual Comprehensive Finance Report Available

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS: Anderson, Larkin & Co., P.C. reported that the City had revenues of $47,028,249 for the year ended June 30, 2021, a 0.99% increase from the prior year and included $17,469,697 from property and other City tax, $13,795,720 from charges for services and $7,424,587 from operating grants.

Iowa Wesleyan Hosts December Graduation Ceremony

Iowa Wesleyan University held its December Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, December 9, in the University Chapel.

City of Fairfield City Council Meeting on January 10, 2022

City Council meeting

School Alerts Action Necessary

Get notified as soon as possible for school delays, cancelations, early dismissal, bus notifications, late start, and other critical information!

Senior Community Bingo on January 12

Senior Community Bingo is the second Wednesday of every month.

BookSale

During the month of January, FPL will be having 4 weeklong booksales!

Holiday Tech Help on January 5

Christmas present too smart? Your library can help! Bring your tablet, smart phone, iPad, Kindle or other portable device to the library for help setting up the device and learning to access tons of free resources electronically.

City of Burlington Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting on January 4

Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting

Fewer Henry County residents received food assistance benefits in 2020

Henry County saw a 5 percent decrease in the number of residents who participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020, according to a Henry Guide analysis of data from the state's Department of Human Services.

Henry County residents receive $4,009,570 in food assistance benefits in 2020

Henry County saw a 43.9 percent increase in the amount of money allocated through Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020, according to a Nodaway Valley Today analysis of the state's Department of Human Services.

Fewer Henry County households received food assistance benefits in 2020

Henry County saw a 0.8 percent decrease in the number of households participating in Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020.

No new teachers in Fort Madison sign pledge on Dec. 24 to teach Critical Race Theory