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A Fort Madison-area property owner is hoping to move forward with a bitcoin mining project that would also use the operation’s excess heat for agriculture
A Fort Madison-area property owner is hoping to move forward with a bitcoin mining project that would also use the operation’s excess heat for agriculture. The Daily Democrat reports Dustin Wolgemuth presented his plans to the Lee County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, although no action was taken because the discussion was part of a workshop.
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Fairfield’s Barnyard Bash Draws More Than 600 to Maasdam Barns to Celebrate Agriculture and Community
More than 600 people turned out to the Maasdam Barns on Friday, September 11th for the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Barnyard Bash, a free community event celebrating agriculture, local organizations, family, and community, according to a press release from the Chamber. The event was made possible by...
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Wolgemuth adds greenhouse to bitcoin proposal
LEE COUNTY – The much-maligned developer of a proposed bit coin center has offered up a new way to possibly address the concerns Fort Madison residents have around the project. Dustin Wolgemuth presented Lee County Supervisors with a new idea that includes aquaponics and a greenhouse to help capture...
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Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Manufacturer’s Appreciation Luncheon on October 8
The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Manufacturer’s Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center. The event recognizes and celebrates the vital role manufacturers play in Fairfield’s economy, workforce, and community. This year’s featured speaker will be Paul...
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State IowaWORKS Executive Director to Join Local Employer Listening Session in Fairfield
Local employers will have a unique opportunity to share their workforce challenges directly with state workforce leaders when Iowa Workforce Development, IowaWORKS, the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and Grow Fairfield partner to host an Employer Listening Session – Round Table Event on Monday, October 5. The event will...
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Sign-Ups Filling Up for Kalona Farm-to-Table Tours
Sign-ups are open for this year’s Kalona Farm-to-Table Tours, with the first tour just a couple of weeks away. Hosted by the Kalona Chamber of Commerce, the tour will take participants to three working farms in the area, giving them a chance to see farm animals such as dairy goats, chickens, horses, and dairy cows. Participants will also learn about sorghum processing. At the final stop, participants will partake in a home-cooked, Amish-style meal. That meal consists of a main dish, hot vegetables, salads, potatoes, dinner rolls, pie and coffee.
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Fairfield Community School District Reports Strong Financial Growth in Fiscal Year 2026
The Fairfield Community School District continued to strengthen its financial position in fiscal year 2026, growing reserves and increasing investment in classrooms and staff while avoiding interfund borrowing and maintaining local services, according to a press release from the district. The district’s unassigned General Fund balance grew from $4,188,850 to...
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Musco Opens New Building & Dedicates Community Commons Park in Oskaloosa, Iowa
OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Musco recently opened its newest product testing facility, a 30,000-square-foot building, located at 601 First Avenue West in Oskaloosa. It expands Musco’s ability to design, test, and support innovative lighting solutions for customers around the world. As lighting and electronics continue to become more complex,...
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Knoxville races cancellation causes concern for local businesses
The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals were canceled due to constant rains, impacting local businesses that rely on the event for revenue. The Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals were canceled earlier this week, and local businesses say that's going to hurt their bottom line. Jason Reed, the general...