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Discover the latest news from The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce.
America's SBDC Iowa Announces New Regional Director
Nick Demke announced as New Regional Director for Western Iowa Tech Regional SBDC posted 7/18/25
NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator Will Relaunch This Fall
Level Up: Iowa Founders Get New Tools For Branding, Marketing and Sales Success posted 6/16/25
New Unemployment System Now Live on Iowaworks.gov
All Unemployment Activity Now Taking Place in One Central Location posted 6/13/25
Tall Cop Presentation
The Jefferson County Opioid Committee, Jefferson County Public Health, and the Jefferson County Mental Health Alliance, are pleased to announce a community education program focused on the latest drug and alcohol trends in southeast Iowa. posted 4/8/25
Eastern IA businesses receive free assistance
IWRC offers training and resources for companies required to submit the Minor Source Emissions Inventory posted 3/11/25
2025 Friends of the Garden Fundraising Campaign
A Growing Partnership for a Sustainable Future! posted 3/3/25
IWD Opens Grant Opportunity Supporting Summer Youth Internships
Grants Will Help Employers Create New Experiences for Young Iowans in the Workforce. posted 2/14/25
Fairfield CSD Kindergarten Now Enrolling for 2025-2026 School Year
Fairfield CSD Kindergarten Now Enrolling for 2025-2026 School Year posted 2/12/25
Fairfield CSD Preschool Now Enrolling for 2025-2026 School Year
Fairfield CSD Preschool Now Enrolling for 2025-2026 School Year posted 2/12/25
Small Business Training Program Will Strengthen Pipeline of Iowa-Sourced Products with Grocery and Retail Potential
Contact: Erin Strawn 515-447-0004 estrawn@TheIowaCenter.org posted 8/26/24
Bike Safety and Rodeo Hapening at Pence Elementary
Watch for children riding bikes to school on Friday! posted 4/27/23
Cedar Valley Winery Utilizes Mechanical Harvester for 2022 Season
We, at Cedar Valley Winery in Batavia, recently began our 2022 harvest by picking half of our crops, namely our LaCrosse, Vignoles and Foch grapes as these grapes were ready. The only difference this year is that we decided to step it up a notch by using a mechanical harvester. Our initial concern was that it would damage our vines and/or trellis system but we were delighted to see that the whole process went off without any hiccups and our grapes were harvested in record time and in good condition. posted 9/9/22
Bob Ferguson Wellness Blog - How Important is Sleep?
How Important is Sleep? I did an inadvertent experiment several weeks ago that demonstrated just how debilitating lack of sleep can be. As it turns out, skimping on sleep whacks our health, physical strength, effectiveness, happiness, and personal relationships more than most of us realize. posted 9/2/22
State Auditor Rob Sand Visits Communities in Southeastern Iowa
State Auditor Rob Sand is coming to a community near you as part of his 100 Town Hall Tour. Auditor Sand invites members of the community and the media to learn more about the State Auditor’s role, the Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) program created by Auditor Sand in 2019, and the most recent investigations completed by the office. posted 9/1/22
The Nelson Company's 50 Year Celebration
You are invited to The Nelson Company’s 50 Year Celebration on September 10, 2022, from 11:00am – 3:00pm, located at 1200 West Stone, Fairfield Iowa 52556. posted 8/27/22
Bob Ferguson Wellness - The Business of Health
Bob Ferguson Wellness - The Business of Health I'm very happy to write this column from time to time to discuss science-based solutions for living a healthy life. Our family has been involved in the health and wellness business since 1970 when our Shaklee business was founded. posted 8/26/22
FAA Opening Reception - "Selections from it's Permanent Collection"
The Fairfield Art Association is featuring "Selections from it's Permanent Collection" in the Main Gallery at the FA&CC, with an opening reception from 6-8 pm on Friday, September 2. Included in the exhibit is a newly acquired intaglio print titled "Lady in Blue" by internationally known maestro of printmaking Maruricio Lasansky. The over 6 foot tall by 3 ft wide, limited edition print featuring a dog along side of a woman dressed in blue was produced in 1967. It joins three other Lasansky prints in the FAA collection. Ironically this print and another titled "Artist Approaching Middle Age" were both featured in a FAA exhibit in 1969 and proclaimed "one of the most outstanding art exhibits in the state of Iowa" at the time. posted 8/26/22
Lunchbox Fairfield Updates and News
Well hello friends! It has been a minute since we sent out an update and we have some great news to share! The first month of Broth Lab being open has been a joy and success. We are so pleased to hear how much our guests have loved having a new dinner spot in town with amazing food, service and a cocktail program that slaps! If you have not stopped in yet, what are you waiting for?? Also, did you know we take reservations? True story, give us a call to book a table, 233-6112. posted 8/26/22
Bare Hands Stage Welcome Steve McLain
Come for SOMM Wine and stay for SOMM Music! posted 8/19/22
FAA Art Camp Explores Famous Artists & Media
The Fairfield Art Association has inspired a class full of young artists at it's annual Art Camp this month. The week long adventure included ten area artists as instructors, including: David Kraemer, Matt Guise, Jenny Sammons, Suzan Kessel, Wyndi Rutledge, Eileen Hawthorne, Jan Bork, Sarah Phipps, Karen Karns and Deb Doyle. posted 8/19/22
Gamrath-Doyle Insurance Open Account Manager Position
Account Manager at Gamrath Doyle and Century Insurance Both companies have partnered together to better serve the community. If you are client focused and enjoying solving problems this could be a good opportunity to grow professionally. posted 8/19/22
Iowa Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.5 Percent in July
Des MOINES, IOWA - Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.5 percent in July, down from 2.6 percent in June and 4.4 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate decreased to 3.5 percent in July. The number of unemployed Iowans decreased to 43,300 in July from 43,900 in June. The total number of working Iowans increased to 1,667,200 in July. This figure is 1,800 higher than June and 58,600 higher than one year ago. posted 8/19/22
Optimae Adds Therapist, Expanding Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant Teams
August 11, 2022 (FAIRFIELD, Iowa) – Optimae Behavioral Health Services, a division of Optimae LifeServices, announced today the addition of Teresa Pappas, LMHC, to its southeastern Iowa team. Ms. Pappas joins the skilled team of therapists and prescribers serving Optimae’s Fairfield and Mount Pleasant locations. posted 8/19/22
Iowa Restaurant Association Webinar
Join us for a Webinar, Sharing Tips Amongst All Restaurant Positions, Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at 9 a.m. posted 7/21/22
Vote for Your Favorite Window Art Installation
The Fairfield Art Association announces the public is invited to "Vote for Your Favorite" Window in the downtown summer art installation. posted 7/15/22
Repair Fair Fun
Saturdays, July 16 and 23, 2022 Southeast Iowa Sierra Club and Fairfield Farmers Market posted 7/8/22
FAA Art Camp - Sign Up Now
The Fairfield Art Association announces the annual summer Art Camp for kids is now open for registration. posted 7/8/22
Business After Hours at Carnegie Historical Museum
Join us for Business After Hours on Thursday, July 21st, from 4pm to 7pm at Carnegie Historical Museum. posted 6/28/22
