News & Updates - The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce

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