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Fairfield’s Cambridge Investment Research Notifies State of Layoffs, Company Cites Organizational Restructuring
Fairfield-based Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. has filed a mass layoff notice with Iowa Workforce Development, listing November 11th as the layoff date for employees at its home office location at 1776 Pleasant Plain Road. The notice was filed October 12th under Iowa’s WARN Act notification requirements, which requires companies to...
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The Bread Shed is a labor of love for New Sharon couple
If you looking for fresh sourdough bread, sweet treats and other baked goods, check out The Bread Shed in neighboring New Sharon. The business is located at 409 ¾ Elm St., in New Sharon, which is about four blocks north of the fire station and a half block east of Highway 146. Stacie Johannes and her husband, Jayme, founded the business, opening its doors in April 2026. It all started when Stacie learned how to make sourdough bread simply because she wanted to learn something new. “As I practiced and became more comfortable with it, I found myself baking more loaves than my family and friends could possibly eat,” said Stacie. “I thought it would be fun to share what I was making with others in the community.” She mentioned the bread business idea to her husband, Jayme, asking if he could build her a little shed to offer her baked goods. She was thinking that people would stop and buy some bread. “He was a little unsure about the idea at first, but he was more than willing to help me make it happen,” said Stacie. “That little conversation eventually became The Bread Shed.” The couple operates the business
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How Iowa’s Amish Dairy Farmers Turned Their Pastures Into A National Brand
In the summer of 2017, while his oldest son was out on a tractor, Glen Mast explained to The Washington Post why so many of his Amish neighbors near Kalona, Iowa, had gone organic. “The Amish are more inclined to doing things naturally,” Mast said. “We have large families, and we have a close connection to the soil.” Organic prices keep those small farms profitable and their families on the land.
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Fairfield Beautification Commission Honors Impact Fitness with Rose Award for Excellence in Landscaping
The Fairfield Beautification Commission has recognized Impact Fitness with a Rose Award for Excellence in Landscaping, honoring the business for its commitment to creating an attractive and welcoming environment for the community. Owner Dani Hill, her sister-in-law Nikia Fry, and Oakwood Nursery landscaped the entire perimeter of the building with...
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The Massive Flea Market In Missouri That Bargain Hunters Say Is Better Than Costco
Forget the warehouse membership card, because the Rutledge Flea Market in Rutledge, Missouri is giving big-box stores a serious run for their money, and the only thing you need to get in is a love of a good deal. Bargain hunters across Missouri have been quietly keeping this one to...
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Visit Fairfield Welcomes Kelly Wisecarver to Board of Directors
Visit Fairfield Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the appointment of Kelly Wisecarver to its Board of Directors, according to a press release from the organization. Wisecarver brings an extensive background in marketing, public relations, and community promotion to the role. A Fairfield High School graduate with strong local roots, she recently returned to the area after building a successful career in Chicago, where she founded Wisecarver Public Relations and worked with regional and national clients across a wide range of industries — including hospitality and tourism, nonprofits, consumer products, commercial real estate, architecture, grocery and food manufacturing, and retail. Since relocating to Fairfield, she has been applying her expertise in strategic marketing communications, public relations, and event management to Southeast Iowa-based companies.
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Electrical Projects Aim to Improve Reliability in Danville and Denmark
Electrical improvements in Danville and near Denmark are designed to reduce the number of customers affected by power outages. Federal energy representatives toured the projects October 8 to see how funding from the Iowa Grid Resilience Fund is being used locally. Danville’s project combines a $436,645 state and federal grant...
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MCHC board approves two purchases
During their August meeting the MCHC board went over statistical and financial reports for both June and July, including the end of the fiscal year. The year ended with a $4,208,000 bottom line. This included $3.8 million in Medicaid DPP funds which helped reduce expenses. Also for June a few...
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Old Bank Vaults In This Oskaloosa Town Now Hide Shelves Of Books Instead Of Cash
What if the best place to find a good book was once built to guard cold, hard cash?. In Oskaloosa, Iowa, that strange little twist on history is real, and it makes a visit to Book Vault feel like stepping into a story before you even open a book. Inside...
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Adela’s in Fairfield Announces Updated Store Hours
Adela’s in Fairfield has announced updated store hours as the shop settles into the new season, according to a social media post from the store. Beginning immediately, Adela’s will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The store will be closed on Sundays.
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Ottumwa Cemetery opens new office
OTTUMWA, Iowa - The Ottumwa Cemetery’s new office is open for business. Cemetery staff and city officials held a ribbon cutting for the new building on the afternoon of Oct. 9. Parks and Recreations Director Gene Rathje says they’ve been working on this project for nearly 15 years and...