Archive for People and Places

Mother Robin Lim wins CNN Hero of the Year!

Posted by on December 12, 2011 with 0 Comments

CONGRATULATIONS MS. LIM! WE LOVE YOU!

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A WW11 P-51 Pilot Talks About Healing His Soul Through Meditation

Posted by on November 2, 2011 with 0 Comments

On March 7, 1945, Jerry Yellin, a current resident of Fairfield, Iowa landed on a small strip of land in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. For the next six months he saw sights that would haunt him for the next 35 years.

Sparrow

Posted by on September 28, 2011 with 0 Comments

Sparrow is a new clothing store in Fairfield, Iowa that has provided a much-needed dose of style and fashion to the community.

Star in the Making: Caleb Hawley

Posted by on February 8, 2011 with 1 Comments

Singer/Songwriter and Fairfield favorite CALEB HAWLEY sat down with Peacetown to discuss his ambitions, performing in Fairfield, and what no one knows about him. (He may not have answered that last question.)

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On the Rise: Eli Lieb

Posted by on November 22, 2010 with 1 Comments

Eli Lieb is the newest YouTube sensation. His channel has reached over 150,ooo views. He also happens to be from Fairfield.

Ari Berman: Author of Herding Donkeys

Posted by on October 21, 2010 with 0 Comments

“Berman’s voluminous reporting…chronicles how the Democrats’ harnessing of grass-roots activism ultimately propelled Barack Obama to the White House in 2008.” -Chuck Leddy, Boston Globe

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Geoffrey Baker, Fine Artist and Charmer of All

Posted by on September 14, 2010 with 0 Comments

We honour the life of one of the finest artists and most memorable and inspiring characters to have passed through our little town.

Nathaniel Alexander, Filmmaker

Posted by on September 14, 2010 with 0 Comments

“Film gave me a world to live in, my imagination was my favorite companion.” – Nathaniel Alexander (Photo by Ace Boothby)

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The At Home Store: Small Town Masters of the DIY Revolution

Posted by on September 14, 2010 with 0 Comments

The At Home Store represents the kind of community coming together and upbeat
optimism that will get us through the recession together. With their
special brand of do-it-yourself homemaking and feel good comforts, they are a
reminder of the beauty and magic in the simplicity of everyday life.

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