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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Eclipse Take-and-Make @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

April 1, 2024
9:00 am · 6:00 pm Eclipse Take-and-Make Date & Time: Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: All ages Pick up instructions to build your own Eclipse Viewer or Eclipse Chalk Art Project at the front desk of the library the week before the eclipse. Remember: it is not safe to look at the sun during the solar eclipse happening on April 8. If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

LEGO Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 1, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm LEGO Playtime Date & Time: Every Monday afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Join for unstructured playtime every Monday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Cabrini at Cinema Fairfield

March 29, 2024
7:00 pm

Sondheim Center for Performing Arts 200 North Main St, Fairfield, IA, United States

 

PG-13

2024 ‧ Drama ‧ 2h 25m

CAPTIONS 4/1

Arriving in New York City in 1889, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini is greeted by disease, crime and impoverished children. She soon sets off on a daring mission to convince the mayor to secure housing and health care for society’s most vulnerable. With broken English and poor health, Cabrini uses her entrepreneurial mind to build an empire of hope unlike anything the world has ever seen.

After witnessing disease and poverty in the slums of New York, Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini embarks on a daring journey to persuade the hostile mayor to provide housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children.

$7.00

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Eclipse Take-and-Make @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

April 1, 2024
9:00 am · 6:00 pm Eclipse Take-and-Make Date & Time: Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: All ages Pick up instructions to build your own Eclipse Viewer or Eclipse Chalk Art Project at the front desk of the library the week before the eclipse. Remember: it is not safe to look at the sun during the solar eclipse happening on April 8. If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Parkinson's Group

2000 S. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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April 2, 2024
4:00 pm

The group is attended by both individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and/or their care partners or family members. The group has support from the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) whose mission is “ Strength in Optimism. Hope in Progress.” Our local Jefferson County Parkinson’s Support Group’s goal is to provide support, education, and resource information to individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and those that provided support and care for those with Parkinson’s disease. The percentage of individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has been reported to be on the rise worldwide. Our local support group provides an opportunity to have those affected by the disease (both family/care partners and individuals) to meet, talk about, and learn information re: Parkinson’ Disease from presenters, community service providers, and from others also living with the disease, and from care partners. Topics are varied month to month with speakers invited to come and present on different topics throughout the year and different topics of presentation offered based on the members’ needs or questions.

For More Information
Contact: Michelle Boeding-Kreuter
(641) 469-4295
kreuter@jeffersoncountyhealthcenter.org
Website

Jefferson County Health Center Parkinson's Support Group

2000 S. Main St.
Fairfield, IA
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April 2, 2024
4:00 pm Join JCHC Therapy Services for our Parkinson's Disease Support Group. We focus on learning, sharing experiences, and establishing connections in a welcoming, comforting environment. The Jefferson County Parkinson’s Support Group is a Community Group that meets once a month with support from JCHC and the Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)- “Strength in Optimism. Hope in Progress." The purpose of the group is to learn by talking with others and sharing experiences, tips, ideas about living with PD or about being a care partner. For More Information
Contact: Michelle Boeding-Kreuter
(641) 469-4353
mboeding-kreuter@jchc.org
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Eclipse Take-and-Make @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

April 1, 2024
9:00 am · 6:00 pm Eclipse Take-and-Make Date & Time: Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: All ages Pick up instructions to build your own Eclipse Viewer or Eclipse Chalk Art Project at the front desk of the library the week before the eclipse. Remember: it is not safe to look at the sun during the solar eclipse happening on April 8. If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Rachel Brown

203 South Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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April 3, 2024
6:00 pm · 7:00 pm For More Information
Contact: Rachel Brown
(641) 472-4116
beh4116@hotmail.com
Website

Step Afrika!

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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April 3, 2024
7:30 pm · 9:00 pm

Season Passes and Packages on sale August 8! Individual tickets on sale beginning September 5.

“This is movement as communal celebration”
-The New York Times

Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Eclipse Take-and-Make @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

April 1, 2024
9:00 am · 6:00 pm Eclipse Take-and-Make Date & Time: Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: All ages Pick up instructions to build your own Eclipse Viewer or Eclipse Chalk Art Project at the front desk of the library the week before the eclipse. Remember: it is not safe to look at the sun during the solar eclipse happening on April 8. If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Ken Burns: Jazz @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 4, 2024
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm Ken Burns: Jazz Date & Time: March-April, Thursdays 1-3pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Audience: Adults Join us for a new 10-part weekly documentary film series! One episode will be shown each week with free refreshments for attendees. Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of jazz the quintessential American art form. The 10-part series follows the growth and development of jazz music from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's south side, where Louis Armstrong first won fame, from Prohibition-era speakeasies to the wide-open clubs of Kansas City, from the elegant Roseland Ballroom in Times Square, where only whites were allowed to dance, to the more egalitarian Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, where people of all colors mingled. If you need assistance in order to attend this event due to a disability, contact the front desk at 641-472-6551. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Eclipse Take-and-Make @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

April 1, 2024
9:00 am · 6:00 pm Eclipse Take-and-Make Date & Time: Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: All ages Pick up instructions to build your own Eclipse Viewer or Eclipse Chalk Art Project at the front desk of the library the week before the eclipse. Remember: it is not safe to look at the sun during the solar eclipse happening on April 8. If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Eclipse Take-and-Make @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
Map to Event

April 1, 2024
9:00 am · 6:00 pm Eclipse Take-and-Make Date & Time: Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: All ages Pick up instructions to build your own Eclipse Viewer or Eclipse Chalk Art Project at the front desk of the library the week before the eclipse. Remember: it is not safe to look at the sun during the solar eclipse happening on April 8. If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Spring Craft & Vendor Show

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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April 6, 2024
10:00 am · 3:00 pm

50 crafters and vendors!

Chillin N Grillin and DeLovely’s Delicious Mini Doughnuts will be at this show!!

For More Information
Contact: Ann Krouse

Taste of Walton

2265 Walton Lake Dr
Fairfield, IA
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April 6, 2024
5:00 pm · 9:00 pm

The 5th annual Taste of Walton. This is the clubs largest fundraiser of the year. Entry cost $25 per person, $10 kids 12 and under. Food will be provided and there will be plenty of entertainment for all ages. Enjoy games, raffles, silent and live auctions, and more. All are welcome to attend- bring your family and friends to experience the Walton atmosphere.

Movie Night presented by the Fairfield Journal: The Sixth Sense

NorthEast Corner of 3rd and Burlington
Fairfield, IA
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April 6, 2024
7:00 pm

One of the best movies of 1999

 

 

The Sixth Sense
Presented by the Fairfield Journal 

When:

Saturday, April 6

 

What time: 

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Movie begins at 7:20 p.m. 

 

Where: 

Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs)

NorthEast Corner of 3rd and Burlington

 

Popcorn and beverages will be available.

Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue.

However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends.

 

IMDb Review

 

The Greatest Reveal of All Time 

 

THE SIXTH SENSE is about an award-winning child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis), who is depressed because one of his former clients committed suicide because Crowe was unable to help him.

 

Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is a child that has social problems frighteningly similar to Crowe's old client, so Crowe decides he will try to help this child in order to find redemption. Cole later reveals that this problem goes well beyond normal social problems. He claims to be able to see the ghosts of dead people, but no one else can.

 

More Information 

For More Information
(641) 472-2111
chamber@fairfieldiowa.com

Saturday Night Movies

207 West Burlington Ave.
Fairfield, IA
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April 6, 2024
7:00 pm Presented by the Fairfield Journal  When: Saturday, April 6 What time:  Doors open at 7 p.m. Movie begins at 7:20 p.m.  Where:  Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs) Popcorn and beverages will be available. Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue. However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends. For More Information
Contact: Click Website Link Below
(512) 657-8780
bradfregger@gmail.com
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Saturday Night Movies

207 West Burlington Ave.
Fairfield, IA
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April 6, 2024
7:00 pm Presented by the Fairfield Hournsl Saturday, April 6 What time:  Doors open at 7 p.m. Movie begins at 7:20 p.m.  Where:  Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs) Popcorn and beverages will be available. Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue. However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends. For More Information
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Eclipse Take-and-Make @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
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April 1, 2024
9:00 am · 6:00 pm Eclipse Take-and-Make Date & Time: Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: All ages Pick up instructions to build your own Eclipse Viewer or Eclipse Chalk Art Project at the front desk of the library the week before the eclipse. Remember: it is not safe to look at the sun during the solar eclipse happening on April 8. If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Eclipse Take-and-Make @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
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April 1, 2024
9:00 am · 6:00 pm Eclipse Take-and-Make Date & Time: Monday, April 1 - Monday, April 8, 2024 Location: Fairfield Public Library Audience: All ages Pick up instructions to build your own Eclipse Viewer or Eclipse Chalk Art Project at the front desk of the library the week before the eclipse. Remember: it is not safe to look at the sun during the solar eclipse happening on April 8. If you need disability-related assistance to participate, please call the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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LEGO Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 8, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm LEGO Playtime Date & Time: Every Monday afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Join for unstructured playtime every Monday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Songs & Stories with Sara @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 9, 2024
10:15 am · 10:45 am Songs and Stories with Sara Date & Time: Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Childrens Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Shut Up & Write @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 9, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm Shut Up and Write Date & Time: Every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00pm Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done. WHAT TO EXPECT 3:30 PM: Quick intros 3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr. 4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING? Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Steinway Piano Spotlight Series: Eugene Gaub

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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April 9, 2024
7:30 pm · 9:00 pm

A Fairfield favorite performer, Pianist Eugene Gaub is Professor of Music at Grinnell College and an internationally sought after soloist, recently appearing in London, Quebec, Chicago, and beyond, with a specialty in baroque and classical-romantic composers.

The Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested).

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Toddler Connect and Play @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 10, 2024
10:15 am · 11:30 am Toddler Connect and Play Date & Time: Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 AM Location: FPL Meeting Room Come to the library to connect and play with your toddlers! Free play time with climbing toys, sensory play, and coloring set up in the meeting room. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Preschool Storytime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 10, 2024
4:00 pm · 5:00 pm Preschool Storytime Date & Time: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 PM Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale stories, songs, games and crafts during the Wednesday afternoon Preschool Storytime. This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Ken Burns: Jazz @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 11, 2024
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm Ken Burns: Jazz Date & Time: March-April, Thursdays 1-3pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Audience: Adults Join us for a new 10-part weekly documentary film series! One episode will be shown each week with free refreshments for attendees. Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of jazz the quintessential American art form. The 10-part series follows the growth and development of jazz music from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's south side, where Louis Armstrong first won fame, from Prohibition-era speakeasies to the wide-open clubs of Kansas City, from the elegant Roseland Ballroom in Times Square, where only whites were allowed to dance, to the more egalitarian Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, where people of all colors mingled. If you need assistance in order to attend this event due to a disability, contact the front desk at 641-472-6551. For More Information
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(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Anime Watch Party @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
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April 11, 2024
4:00 pm Anime Watch Party Date & Time: Thursday April 11th at 4:00 PM Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale for an Anime Watch Party. We will watch the first 3 episodes of Tower of God and have supplies on hand to Onigiri. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Mah Jongg Group @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 12, 2024
1:00 pm · 4:00 pm Mah Jongg Date & Time: Every Friday from 1-4pm Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place the first Friday of each month. The library also offers introductory books for check-out. If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Fairfield Public Library

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 13, 2024
11:00 am · 12:30 pm Shut Up and Write Date & Time: Saturday, April 13 from 11:00am-12:30pm Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Participants: Adults Shut Up & Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and don't worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done. WHAT TO EXPECT Quick intros Write for 1 hr. Clean up & Farewells (until next Tuesday!) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING? Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Poet's Forge @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 13, 2024
2:30 pm · 4:30 pm The Poet's Forge Saturday, April 13 2024 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Meeting Room Fairfield Public Library 104 W Adams Ave Fairfield IA 52556 For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
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Movie Night presented by the Fairfield Journal: Ghost

NorthEast Corner of 3rd and Burlington
Fairfield, IA
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April 13, 2024
7:00 pm

An excellent romance about true love that lasts eternally.

 

 

Ghost
Presented by the Fairfield Journal 

When:

Saturday, April 13

 

What time: 

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Movie begins at 7:20 p.m. 

 

Where: 

Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs)

NorthEast Corner of 3rd and Burlington

 

Pop corn and beverages will be available.

Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue.

However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends.

  

IMDb Review

 

"God Speed Your Love to Me"

 

If nothing else the popularity of the film Ghost guaranteed a revival of that great love song Unchained Melody. It's always a pleasure when good music is heard on the airways and we have Ghost to thank for this little treasure making a comeback.

Ghost also provided Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore with a couple of career roles as a typical yuppie couple settling in Tribeca when tragedy strikes one of them. But as it turns out, that's only the beginning of the story.

 

More Information 

For More Information
(641) 472-2111
chamber@fairfieldiowa.com

Saturday Night Movies

207 West Burlington Ave.
Fairfield, IA
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April 13, 2024
7:00 pm Presented by the Fairfield Hournsl Saturday, April 13 What time:  Doors open at 7 p.m. Movie begins at 7:20 p.m.  Where:  Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs) Popcorn and beverages will be available. Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue. However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends. For More Information
Contact: Click Website Link Below
(512) 657-8780
bradfregger@gmail.com
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Write On Writers @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
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April 14, 2024
1:30 pm · 3:00 pm Write On Writers Date & Time: Every Second and Fourth Sunday from 1:30-3 PM Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Topic for Sunday, April 14, 2024: Tall Tale Bring a pen and paper and share what you have written in a friendly, open discussion. No experience is necessary. All skill levels and writing genres are welcome and there is no charge for the program. To register, call the library's front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

LEGO Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 15, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm LEGO Playtime Date & Time: Every Monday afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Join for unstructured playtime every Monday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Songs & Stories with Sara @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 16, 2024
10:15 am · 10:30 am Songs and Stories with Sara Date & Time: Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Childrens Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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SSBCI Lunch and Learn: State Small Business Credit Initiative

April 16, 2024
12:00 pm · 1:00 pm

Calling all Small Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and Financial Institutions

Interested in learning more about how they can partake in the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program!! SSBCI Roadshow will be Noon – 1 pm at the Fairfield Indian Hills Center on April 16th.

Join us for a free lunch-and-learn informational panel to learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs. The panel is made up of leaders from the organizations who distribute the funds to entrepreneurs.

The purpose of this event is to give information and answer questions about the different programs. We are want small businesses or potential small businesses to know about these services and funding opportunities. Since our businesses fall into the rural community they are eligible for most of these programs. We need small businesses who are looking at starting businesses or growing their businesses.

Lunch is being provided by our friends from Libertyville Savings Bank.

RSVPs are required and space is limited!  

For More Information
Contact: Audra Fisher fisher@iastate.edu
(515) 294-0041
fisher@iastate.edu

Shut Up & Write @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 16, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm Shut Up and Write Date & Time: Every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00pm Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done. WHAT TO EXPECT 3:30 PM: Quick intros 3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr. 4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING? Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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The DMAIC Way Green Belt: Creativity and Innovation Through Problem Solving

April 17, 2024

For More Information
Contact: Indian Hills Community College
(641) 683-5281
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Toddler Connect and Play @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 17, 2024
10:15 am · 11:30 am Toddler Connect and Play Date & Time: Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 AM Location: FPL Meeting Room Come to the library to connect and play with your toddlers! Free play time with climbing toys, sensory play, and coloring set up in the meeting room. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Friends of the Library @ FPL

104 West Adams
Fairfield, IA
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April 17, 2024
10:15 am Friends of the Library Date & Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:15am (During Toddler Connect & Play) Location: FPL Meeting Room Audience: Adults Are you a supporter of Fairfield Public Library? Join us for monthly Friends of the Library meetings to discuss volunteer and fundraising opportunities, and share ideas for how we can build a better community. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you need accommodations due to a disability in order to attend, please contact the front desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Preschool Storytime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 17, 2024
4:00 pm · 5:00 pm Preschool Storytime Date & Time: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 PM Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale stories, songs, games and crafts during the Wednesday afternoon Preschool Storytime. This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Ag Day and Luncheon

303 S 20th St
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April 18, 2024
11:00 am · 2:30 am

Ken Burns: Jazz @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 18, 2024
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm Ken Burns: Jazz Date & Time: March-April, Thursdays 1-3pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Audience: Adults Join us for a new 10-part weekly documentary film series! One episode will be shown each week with free refreshments for attendees. Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of jazz the quintessential American art form. The 10-part series follows the growth and development of jazz music from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's south side, where Louis Armstrong first won fame, from Prohibition-era speakeasies to the wide-open clubs of Kansas City, from the elegant Roseland Ballroom in Times Square, where only whites were allowed to dance, to the more egalitarian Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, where people of all colors mingled. If you need assistance in order to attend this event due to a disability, contact the front desk at 641-472-6551. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Business After Hours: Spice of India

Old Telegroup Building North of Fairfield
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April 18, 2024
4:00 pm · 6:00 pm

The Thirsty Word

101 N Main St
Fairfield, IA
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April 18, 2024
7:30 pm · 9:00 pm The Thirsty Word Date & Time: Third Thursdays from 7:30-9:00pm Location: Cafe Paradiso, 101 N Main St in Fairfield The Thirsty Word is a monthly series featuring local & regional writers sharing new works. For info or to sign up, email sourceoffice@lisco.com. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
sourceoffice@lisco.com
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Mah Jongg Group @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 19, 2024
1:00 pm · 4:00 pm Mah Jongg Date & Time: Every Friday from 1-4pm Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place the first Friday of each month. The library also offers introductory books for check-out. If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Legislative Forum

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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April 20, 2024
7:30 am

The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to provide Jefferson County residents the opportunity to share their views with state lawmakers during a series of four public forums during the Iowa legislative session. 

Dates:

• February 17
• April 20

Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Where: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
​Who: Open to residents of Jefferson County 
Cost: Free  

 

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce
(641) 472-2111
Website

Fairfield Renaissance Faire

2606 W. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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April 20, 2024
10:00 am · 7:00 pm

Welcome all Fae-folk, Knights, Maidens, Nobles, Peasants, Pirates, Royals, Vikings, Wenches, Witches, Wizards and all Fantastical Creatures! You are hereby called upon to congregate for a weekend of shenanigans and frivolity.

For More Information
Contact: Jefferson County Fairgrounds
(641) 472-4959

Resilient Fairfield Challenge: Pioneering Circular Solutions for Our Community

April 20, 2024
10:00 am · 6:00 pm

A little context, in case you didn’t know . . .
Just because we’re a little rural community in SE Iowa, that doesn’t mean Fairfield isn’t about something big!. This
is the town that said it could with more than 400 start-up businesses... The first in the nation Sustainable Living
degree program (and a certificate in Regenerative Agriculture) ... An organic dairy serving the community locally
produced milk, yogurt and cheeses for more than 30 years... Sustainable Living Coalition’s straw bale EcoBarn,
built by the hands of the community and serving as an education and community gathering space... And, a
sustainability coordinator supported through a partnership between the City, Maharishi International University,
SE Iowa Sierra Club and 54 businesses and individuals.
Getting to the point . . .
With 6 community-based sub-committees working under the auspices of the Fairfield sustainability coordinator
and the Resilient Action Committee (RAC), the architecture for a new 10-year resilience plan is under
construction. Resilient Fairfield Challenge is an event that celebrates the work already underway and
takes our community deeper into the exploration of what it means to build a circular community. What do we
mean by a circular community? Recognizing the resources we have in our own community – intellectual, skillbased,
natural resources, produced resources, community connections and economic resources - and, sharing,
repairing, reusing, remanufacturing, reimagining how we put these resources to new, different and innovative
uses. At the same time, our community will experience the benefits of the reduction of waste, pollution, and
carbon emissions throughout our local economy and by doing so, build a more sustainable and certain future for
all. This is what a circular community looks like, and this is what Fairfield strives to be.
And now the details of the event . . .
The event is designed with the intention of expanding the thinking, principles and direct experiential engagement
behind what is possible in building a circular community. This is an opportunity to directly engage in moving
towards a circular model that is incremental, creative, innovative, provides economic vitality/stability and makes
good common sense. This event will offer space for invention, imagination, creative problem solving and
exploration, all within the context of building circularity. We can take a fresh look at how we use the existing
resources in our community by continuously reusing, repurposing, repairing and reimagining how they might be
used.
Activities, information and opportunities in this event will be geared towards all age groups and demographics,
with a special emphasis on targeting high school and college students.
What the event looks like:
The event will take place across two venues within walking distance of one another, each offering different
opportunities to dive into experiencing and building components of a circular model. Examples of event offerings
include:
§ Maker’s Space Solution Lab using hack-a-thon model with competitive teams solving global to
local problems;
§ Workshops on biomimicry as a circular solutions model, and repurposing recyclables into new
products;
§ Demonstration & Learning Sessions: food waste reduction and recovery using home bokashi
composting systems;
§ Repair Fair onsite repair and parts fabrication;
§ Exchange Fair for clothing, seeds, tools, etc.;
§ Speakers Corner highlighting student voices;
§ Advocacy Corner on right to repair and elimination of single use plastics;
§ EcoFashion Show from repurposed materials;
§ Student Global Solutions presentations and demonstrations:
§ Food and Entertainment spend an hour, or spend the day, there will be plenty to do for all ages.
Opportunities for being part of the event:
Please note that this is a zero-waste event and the messaging, content and management of the event will be
designed to meet these standards. If you are interested in being part of this event, please let us know as there are
a range of opportunities for participating. We’re looking for the following:
§ Speakers on the following topics: circular architecture design, circular packaging and product design,
circular fashion production, creating local food systems, moving towards zero waste systems,
regenerative agriculture systems, alternatives to “fast fashion”
§ Panel discussion: living models of circular communities from around the country and the globe as an
example for Fairfield
§ Vendors: locally made products and services consistent with the circular economy model, there will be
a small fee of $30 for the set-up for a vendor table
§ Demonstrations and Learning Sessions: interactive sessions for a range of age groups or targeted
audiences, sessions to be from 15 minutes to 45 minutes
§ Repair Fair: small appliances, electronics, jewelry, wood products, small equipment, knife sharpening,
gardening/lawn equipment
§ Advocacy: individuals or non-profits promoting circular economy models and zero waste initiatives
§ EcoFashion Show: looking for fashion from recycled, repurposed or reimagined materials, and models
for the EcoFashion show
§ Exchange Fair: while the focus will be on clothing, tools and seeds, this is not a garage sale but rather
an opportunity to exchange goods within our community
§ Food & Entertainment: What’s an event without good food, music and possibly dancing? We’re still
soliciting interest from bands and musicians. Let us know if you want to entertain.
Want to be a co-sponsor? We would love to have you onboard.
If you are interested in supporting the efforts to move Fairfield towards a more resilient future, it would be great to
have you as part of our co-sponsorship team. You or your organization will be recognized in all promotional
materials, unless you prefer to remain anonymous. Suggested co-sponsorship levels:
§ Individual: $100-250
§ Non-profit: $150-500
§ Business: $250-1000
§ Corporate: $500-1500
§ Government: $500
Please let us know what your interests or questions might be. We hope you’ll
be part of this important event.
Marg Dwyer, SE Iowa Sierra Club, email: margdwyerhome@gmail.com, text:641-472-7561
Anne Walton, SE Iowa Sierra Club, email: annehugginswalton@gmail.com, text: 808-346-9596

For More Information
Contact: Marg Dwyer
(641) 472-7561
margdwyerhome@gmail.com

Saturday Night Movies

207 W. Burlington Ave.
Fairfield, IA
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April 20, 2024
7:00 pm Presented by the Fairfield Journal When: Saturday, April 20 What time: Doors open at 7 p.m. Movie begins at 7:20 p.m. Where: Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs) Popcorn and beverages will be available. Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue. However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends. For More Information
Contact: Click Website Link Below
(512) 657-8780
bradfregger@gmail.com
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Saturday Night Movies

207 West Burlington Ave.
Fairfield, IA
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April 20, 2024
7:00 pm Presented by the Fairfield Journal  When: Saturday, April 20 What time:  Doors open at 7 p.m. Movie begins at 7:20 p.m.  Where:  Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs) Popcorn and beverages will be available. Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue. However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends. For More Information
Contact: Click Website Link Below
(512) 657-8780
bradfregger@gmail.com
Website

Movie Night presented by the Fairfield Journal: Princess Bride

NorthEast Corner of 3rd and Burlington
Fairfield, IA
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April 20, 2024
7:00 pm

A classic fairy tale based on a novel by William Goldman

 

 

Princess Bride
Presented by the Fairfield Journal 

When:

Saturday, April 20

 

What time: 

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Movie begins at 7:20 p.m. 

 

Where: 

Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs)

NorthEast Corner of 3rd and Burlington

 

Pop corn and beverages will be available.

Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue.

However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends.

 

IMDb Review

 

True Love Conquers All

 

Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, and Robin Wright Penn star in this classic fairy tale entitled The Princess Bride. It is based on a novel by William Goldman, who also wrote the screenplay. Director Rob Reiner brings life to this story and effectively evokes the enchanting spirit of the witty 1973 novel.

The movie opens with a sick boy (Fred Savage) who receives a visit from his grandfather (Peter Falk) who intends to read to him from his favorite book. The boy is not exactly pleased to be distracted from his world of video games. However, his mood quickly changes as he and the viewer are transported to a place out of time.

 

We are taken to Florin, a kingdom in an imaginary land, complete with dashing heroes, cowardly princes, rhyming giants, rodents of unusual size, fancy swordfights, and yes . . . even some kissing.

 

 More Information

For More Information
(641) 472-2111
chamber@fairfieldiowa.com

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Fairfield Renaissance Faire

2606 W. Burlington Avenue
Fairfield, IA
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April 20, 2024
10:00 am · 7:00 pm

Welcome all Fae-folk, Knights, Maidens, Nobles, Peasants, Pirates, Royals, Vikings, Wenches, Witches, Wizards and all Fantastical Creatures! You are hereby called upon to congregate for a weekend of shenanigans and frivolity.

For More Information
Contact: Jefferson County Fairgrounds
(641) 472-4959

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

LEGO Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 22, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm LEGO Playtime Date & Time: Every Monday afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Join for unstructured playtime every Monday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Earth Day DIY @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 22, 2024
4:00 pm Earth Day DIY Date & Time: Monday April 22nd 4:00 PM Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Children's Librarian Sara Martindale for DIY Seed Bombs and Salt Dough. We use materials commonly found around the house to create fun projects that you can do again and again at home too. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Songs & Stories with Sara @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 23, 2024
10:15 am · 10:45 am Songs and Stories with Sara Date & Time: Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Childrens Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Shut Up & Write @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 23, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm Shut Up and Write Date & Time: Every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00pm Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done. WHAT TO EXPECT 3:30 PM: Quick intros 3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr. 4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING? Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Toddler Connect and Play @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 24, 2024
10:15 am · 11:30 am Toddler Connect and Play Date & Time: Wednesdays 10:15-11:30 AM Location: FPL Meeting Room Come to the library to connect and play with your toddlers! Free play time with climbing toys, sensory play, and coloring set up in the meeting room. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

Preschool Storytime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 24, 2024
4:00 pm · 5:00 pm Preschool Storytime Date & Time: Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 PM Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Youth Librarian Sara Martindale stories, songs, games and crafts during the Wednesday afternoon Preschool Storytime. This Storytime is aimed at children ages 2-5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event or have questions, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 2. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Ken Burns: Jazz @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 25, 2024
1:00 pm · 3:00 pm Ken Burns: Jazz Date & Time: March-April, Thursdays 1-3pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Audience: Adults Join us for a new 10-part weekly documentary film series! One episode will be shown each week with free refreshments for attendees. Jazz: A Film by Ken Burns Filmmaker Ken Burns tells the story of jazz the quintessential American art form. The 10-part series follows the growth and development of jazz music from the gritty streets of New Orleans to the Lincoln Gardens on Chicago's south side, where Louis Armstrong first won fame, from Prohibition-era speakeasies to the wide-open clubs of Kansas City, from the elegant Roseland Ballroom in Times Square, where only whites were allowed to dance, to the more egalitarian Savoy Ballroom in Harlem, where people of all colors mingled. If you need assistance in order to attend this event due to a disability, contact the front desk at 641-472-6551. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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First Chapter Night @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 25, 2024
4:00 pm · 4:45 pm First Chapter Night Date & Time: Last Thursday of the month, 4:00-5:00 PM Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Youth Ages 8 and up Join Children's Librarian Sara Martindale for a live reading and discussion of the first chapter of a chapter book or a middle-grade novel. Craft supplies will be on hand and participants can play multi-player Nintendo Switch games on the big screen. We will enjoy snacks and drinks. This event is open to kids ages 8-12 with a capacity of 20 total. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 3. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Annual Awards Banquet

200 North Main
Fairfield, IA
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April 25, 2024
5:00 pm · 9:00 pm

The Annual Awards Banquet is the premier annual celebration event for the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce, our Chamber Members and the Fairfield community. Our 2024 Annual Awards Banquet Presenting Sponsor is MidWestOne Bank. The 2024 Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center.

​Every award the Chamber gives recognizes outstanding investment and innovation achieved by Fairfield business and community institutions. Honored achievements include capital improvements, community investment, innovation, and lifelong accomplishment, and more! The Annual Awards Banquet evening culminates with the announcement of the Citizen of the Year Award. These honorees are selected by previous winners and are recognized for their outstanding volunteer service which significantly contributed to the betterment of community life in Fairfield. The Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet celebrates progress in our community.

Click here for the Citizen of the Year form!

Reserve your seat now! Reservations are per person or by table. Reserve online or give the Chamber a call at 641-472-2111. Reservations must be made by Thursday, April 6th, 2023.

• Full Table (8 Seats): $500
• Half Table (4 Seats): $250
• Individual Seat: $50

The 2024 Annual Awards Banquet theme is Denim and Diamonds! show us your best denim and diamonds!

Doors open at 5:00pm with dinner served at 6:30pm. The Awards Ceremony will begin at 7:30pm and wrap up by 9:00pm.

 

Nominate your favorite business or organization to win these awards: HERE

 

2024 Award Categories and Sponsors

• Agriculture Award
• Best Kept Secret Award
• Business Improvement Award
• Economic Impact Award
• Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
• Legacy Award
• Manufacturer of the Year
• Project of the Year
• Restaurant of the Year
• Retailer of the Year
• Rising Star Award
• Service Business of the Year
• Student Employee of the Year
• Tourism Award 
• Young Professional of the Year
• Chamber Past President
• ​FMA Past President
• ​Citizen of the Year: Click here for the form

For More Information
Contact: Mendy McAdams
(641) 472-2111
chamber@fairfieldiowa.com
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Home Grown National Park: Native Pollinators Talk @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 25, 2024
7:00 pm · 9:00 pm Home Grown National Park: Native Pollinators Talk Home-Grown National Park: Spring Native Pollinators Talk With Diane Porter, Moni Hayne and Steve Taylor Date & Time: Thursday, April 25th, 7-9pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Audience: Adults Join native horticulturalist Steve Taylor, bird specialist Diane Porter (birdwatching.com), and entomologist Moni Hayne for another installment of Home-Grown National Park. The Home-Grown movement in Jefferson County has developed from a talk given by Dr. Doug Tallamy at Fairfield Public Library in 2023 organized by the Southeast Iowa Sierra Club. Our speakers will present about spring-blooming flowers and plants that attract and support pollinators and insects. The most important of these are oak trees, cherry or plum trees and willows, followed by several spring-blooming shrubs and perennials. Presentations will be followed by a Q&A session with attendees. This event will be recorded and uploaded to the Library's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@fairfieldpubliclibraryfair7919 If you need assistance related to a disability in order to participate, please call the FPL front desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Mah Jongg Group @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 26, 2024
1:00 pm · 4:00 pm Mah Jongg Date & Time: Every Friday from 1-4pm Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Mah Jongg is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world since the early 20th century. Players at FPL play an American variation of the game every week at the library. Stop by and see how the game is played and join the group if you want to learn the game. Teaching instruction for new players will take place the first Friday of each month. The library also offers introductory books for check-out. If you need special assistance to join this program due to a disability, please contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-451-6551 Ext. 1 or circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series: Abby Chen

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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April 26, 2024
7:30 pm · 9:00 pm

This Spring, we welcome Abby Chen for her first appearance on the Sondheim stage! A seasoned performer, Yu-Hsiang Abby Chen is an award-winning organist who regularly can be heard ministering through the historic Krapf Organ for St. Andrew Presbyterian Church in Iowa City. Currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Iowa, under the direction of Dr. Gregory Hand, Abby also serves as a teaching assistant, offering organ lessons to non-majors and undergraduate secondary students.

Abby earned a Master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music, under the direction of McNeil Robinson, and she holds a Performance Diploma from Indiana University, where she studied with Dr. Janette Fishell. While in Indiana, she also served as Organist at Northwood Christian Church, Indianapolis.

A native of Taiwan, Abby has served as Executive Director of American Guild of Organists, Taiwan Chapter, and was a lecturer at Taiwan Theological College and Seminary. Her album, “Singing Organ in the Rainy Night: Hear The Oldest Organ in Taiwan” won both Best Performance and Best Recording honors at the 30th “Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music” in Taiwan.

The Barhydt Organ Spotlight Series features master organists and pianists that show our beautiful Barhydt Organ and Steinway grand piano at their finest. Admission to all performances is free! Voluntary donations will be accepted at the door ($10 suggested).

For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Arts and Convention Center
(641) 472-2000
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Movie Night presented by the Fairfield Journal: Tootsie

NorthEast Corner of 3rd and Burlington
Fairfield, IA
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April 27, 2024
7:00 pm

One of the Greatest Comedies Ever Made

 

 

Tootsie
Presented by the Fairfield Journal 

When:

Saturday, April 27

 

What time: 

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Movie begins at 7:20 p.m. 

 

Where: 

Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs)

NorthEast Corner of 3rd and Burlington

 

Pop corn and beverages will be available.

Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue.

However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends.

 

IMDb Review

 

The years have not diminished this at all

 

After 40 years (I can't believe it!) this remains among the greatest comedies ever made. For those old enough to remember, the rumor mill predicted this to be a major flop due to so much turmoil while being filmed (8 writers! & a lead actor & director who fought constantly), but somehow it all turned out close to perfection.

 

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(641) 472-2111
chamber@fairfieldiowa.com

Saturday Night Movies

207 West Burlington Ave.
Fairfield, IA
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April 27, 2024
7:00 pm Presented by the Fairfield Hournsl Saturday, April 27 What time:  Doors open at 7 p.m. Movie begins at 7:20 p.m.  Where:  Phoenix Rising Celebration Hall (upstairs) Popcorn and beverages will be available. Donations are appreciated and necessary to maintain the venue. However, it is important that we come together for mutual enjoyment and sharing. If you'd like to see the films that are being shown but cannot afford any donation, still come to enjoy being together with friends. For More Information
Contact: Click Website Link Below
(512) 657-8780
bradfregger@gmail.com
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Write on Writers @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 28, 2024
1:30 pm · 3:00 pm Write On Writers Date & Time: Every Second and Fourth Sunday from 1:30-3 PM Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Bring a pen and paper and share what you’ve written in a friendly, open discussion. No experience is necessary. All skill levels and writing genres are welcome and there is no charge for the program. To register, call the library’s front desk at 641-472-6551 ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Cedar Valley Winery Lodge Now Open for Bookings!

2034 Dewberry Avenue
Batavia, IA
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April 29, 2024

Cedar Valley Winery

Lodge

Now Open for Bookings!

This spacious, modern B&B is just waiting to accommodate your visit. Be it a hunting trip or just a getaway, this 3 bedroomed, 12 berth lodge boasts full amenities. From wifi to laundry facilities. Just arrive and this gem nesteled between luscious vineyards with a panorama to boot, will do the rest! Whether family vacay or hunting weekend. This venue awaits!

For bookings call 641-662-2800

2034 Dewberry Ave, Batavia

www.cedarvalleywine.com

For More Information
Contact: Cedar Valley Winery
(641) 662-2800
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

LEGO Playtime @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 29, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm LEGO Playtime Date & Time: Every Monday afternoon from 3:30-5:00pm Location: FPL Meeting Room Join for unstructured playtime every Monday! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the FPL Front Desk at at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
Website

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

April 1, 2024

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Iowa Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 43 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sánchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began April 1.

 

Primary Iowa counties: Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Cerro Gordo, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Franklin, Howard, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama, Washington, Winneshiek and Worth;

Neighboring Iowa counties: Allamakee, Clinton, Dubuque, Grundy, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Louisa, Mahaska, Marshall, Muscatine, Scott, Winnebago and Wright;

Neighboring Minnesota counties: Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston and Mower;

Neighboring Wisconsin counties: Crawford and Grant.

 

“SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agricultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly impacted by the disaster,” Sánchez said.

 

Small nonfarm businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred.

 

“Eligibility for these loans is based on the financial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations, a maximum term of 30 years and are available to small businesses and most private nonprofits without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship,” Sánchez said.

 

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the initial disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

 

By law, SBA makes Economic Injury Disaster Loans available when the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture designates an agricultural disaster. The Secretary declared this disaster on April 1, 2024.

 

Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.

 

Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

The deadline to apply for economic injury is Dec. 2, 2024.

 To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.

Songs & Stories with Sara @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 30, 2024
10:15 am · 10:45 am Songs and Stories with Sara Date & Time: Tuesdays from 10:15-10:45 Location: FPL Meeting Room Join Childrens Librarian Sara Martindale for stories, songs, and rhymes! This Storytime is aimed at children ages 0-3 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome to join in the fun! If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library at the front desk number listed below. For all other questions, contact the FPL Front Desk at 641-472-6551, Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Fairfield Public Library
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Shut Up & Write @ FPL

104 W Adams Ave
Fairfield, IA
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April 30, 2024
3:30 pm · 5:00 pm Shut Up and Write Date & Time: Every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00pm Location: Fairfield Public Library Meeting Room Audience: Adults Shut Up and Write is a chance for writers to sit quietly together and work on their writing projects. All writers and all experience levels are welcome, and dont worry, no one will see what you've written. This hour is about getting your writing done. WHAT TO EXPECT 3:30 PM: Quick intros 3:45 PM-4:45 PM: Write for 1 hr. 4:45 PM-5:00 PM: Clean up and Farewells (until next Tuesday!) WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING? Bring your paper, pens, or laptop (whatever helps you write best). Headphones are optional but recommended. This event is co-sponsored by Fairfield Public Library and the Maharishi International Writing Center. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the library at 641-472-6551 Ext. 1. For More Information
Contact: Front Desk
(641) 472-6551
circ@fairfield.lib.ia.us
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Fairfield Concert Association: Branden & James ft. Effie Passero

200 N. Main Street
Fairfield, IA
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April 30, 2024
7:30 pm · 9:00 pm

“DAZZLING CELLO AND SOARING TENOR VOCALS” – NPR Music

 BRANDEN & JAMES bring the soulful timbre of James on his cello combined with Branden’s emotional and powerful vocals, creating a sound that leaves audiences feeling moved and inspired. They have “become a brand-name in the classical-crossover music world alongside the likes of Josh Groban, The Piano Guys, and Jackie Evancho.” The Bay Area Reporter         

“Hardly a supporting player, but, rather, a true co-creator and co-star” (Robert Windeler, NY Times Music Correspondent) Australian cellist James, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you’ve never heard them before. Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent & resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9. It was published by Simon & Schuster in September, 2020.

Powerhouse vocalist Effie Passero rocketed to fame on the ABC reboot of popular talent show American Idol. Passero impressed both the judges and fans of the show, most notably on her standout performance of ‘Barracuda’, the classic track by rock group Heart with Judge Luke Bryan favourably comparing her vocals to Ann Wilson. Passero was an early favourite in the show and placed top 20, and since then she has performed across the globe and has worked on various different studio projects including her debut album of original songs, Better.

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