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1. When does crop dusting begin and end?

It starts July 1 and ends September 1.

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1. How do I get a copy of the city budget?

View the city budget online.

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1. When are you allowed to burn in the City of Fairfield?

Burning of yard waste, leaves and brush is allowed during the daylight hours only, in the months of April, October and November on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. Such burning is allowable only when wind conditions are appropriate and must be contained and supervised at all times. Burning is not allowed in streets or alleys. Burning of trash and household garbage and scrap building materials is not allowed.

2. What is the fee for the safety trailer?

There is no fee for the safety trailer.

3. Are tours available?

Yes, contact the station to set up a tour at (641) 472-9212.

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1. How do I contact the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce?

You can call the chamber at (641) 472-2111 or view their website. Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce

2. How do I find out what ward (precinct) I live in?

Call the Jefferson County Auditor's Office at (641) 472-2840 or check the Precinct Map webpage for exact information. Precinct Map

3. How do I find out who my City Council representative is?

There are seven members that make up your City Council, please click on the link to find out who your representative is. City Council

4. How do I request to address the City Council?

Click the provided link to open the request form. Print the form, fill it out and either bring it or mail it to City Hall. City Council meetings are the second and fourth Monday of the month except in December. You can call City Hall at (641) 472-6193 to confirm the time and date you wish to address the City Council.

Request Form for City Council Agenda Items

5. How do I get a license for my dog?

Information about dog licenses can be found on the Licenses page. Licenses

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1. How can I get a library card?

Stop by the library's front desk and present identification in the form of an Iowa driver's license or a recent utility bill or bank statement showing your current address.

2. What services do you offer?

The library offers more than 100 services, and most of them are free! For details, visit our website.

3. Where can I view annual reports for the library?

View the 2014 to 2015 Annual Report (PDF).

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1. What is the cost of renting a shelter?

Renting a shelter costs $15 for four hours.

2. What is the best way to find Parks and Recreation program information?

Visit our website for program information.

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1. How do I obtain a copy of a police report or accident report?

Call the Law Center at (641) 472-4146 and make a request. There is a $3 fee for police reports and $5 fee for accident reports.

2. My car was impounded. How do I get it back?

You can pay the appropriate tow company the tow bill and any storage fees. After that, the hold on the vehicle will be released.

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1. When is residential trash collected?

Waste Management provides city residence collection on a weekly schedule in and around Fairfield. Please contact Waste Management at 1-641-472-2952 (toll free: 1-800-779-2021) to find out your specific collection day.

2. Who do I call for a special trash pick-up?

You can call Waste Management at (641) 472-2952 or toll-free at (800) 779-2021.

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1. Where does our water come from?

We have three wells that are tapped into the Jordan Sands Aquifer.

2. Do you use chlorine?

Yes, we add chlorine to blend with the natural ammonia in the water to create chlorimine.

3. Do you add fluoride?

No, there is fluoride naturally in the well water.