The Iowa Source

Romantic partners Dominic Russo and Mackenzie Shirilla in The Crash (Netflix) “I’m big on the ‘no intent.’ There was no intent whatsoever there. I have excessive amounts of remorse for Dominic, Davion, and both of their families. This was not intentional and I will do everything I can to prove that to the world and the families.

Cast from FYPA’s Xanadu Jr. Fairfield Youth Performing Arts (FYPA) proudly presents Xanadu Jr., a neon‑bright, roller‑skating burst of joy that reimagines the 1980 cult classic for audiences of all ages, July 30 through August 2nd at the FACC. Set against the electric backdrop of Venice Beach, the story follows Sonny Malone, a young artist stuck in a creative rut—until the Greek Muses spring to life and send Clio (disguised as the roller‑skating Kira) to inspire him.

Tommy Downs (far right) posing with Houdini (back row) and other magicians In 1897, the writer Edna Ferber and her family moved from Ottumwa, Iowa, to Appleton, Wisconsin, where she finished high school. After graduation, she worked as a reporter for the local newspaper, where she was assigned to interview the magician Harry Houdini, who had grown up in Appleton.

Celebrate diverse cultures at TapestryFest in Mount Pleasant on July 11. Mount Pleasant’s vibrant multicultural celebration TapestryFest honors the rich cultures and traditions woven together into Southeast Iowa communities, offering opportunities to learn about different cultures and perspectives. TapestryFest takes place Saturday, July 11, 1–4 p.m., at Mount Pleasant’s Central Park.

The Golden Magnolia Sanctuary team as of May 2026: Phoenix Haessler, Laura Sivels, Tammy Haessler, and Cheyanne Holliday When I learned Cheyanne Holliday, the recent head chef and kitchen manager of Golden Magnolia’s Stone Soup Community Kitchen, was moving to Montana with her fiancé, the news felt slightly crushing.

The bond market signals real-time concern about inflation caused by the rising global energy market (Photo by Carol Highsmith’s America, Unsplash.com) There’s an old saying on Wall Street: “The bond market doesn’t lie.” Stocks often reflect optimism about future economic growth and corporate earnings. Bonds, on the other hand, tend to reflect investors’ real-time concerns about inflation, interest rates, debt, and economic stability.

AI is putting people out of work. The current situation with artificial intelligence reminds me of an old joke. A pilot comes on the intercom and says: “Ladies and gentlemen, I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we’re completely lost and have no idea where we are. The good news is that we’re making excellent time.” As AI keeps getting smarter and more capable, we find ourselves accelerating into an unknown future.

David Block (Facebook @ David Block) While visiting with family and friends in Asheville, North Carolina, in recent months, I assembled this list of 13 songs, perfect as a soundtrack for early evening cookouts. Genres include alternative, folk, R&B soul, pop, and electronica. For more music like this, listen to my new 60-minute Fringe Toast Music radio show at KHOE.org at 90.5 FM in Fairfield on Friday at 7 p.m. CDT, Sunday at 1 p.m. CDT, and Tuesday at 4 pm. CDT.

An artist’s rendering of the new mural on 2nd Street in Fairfield Three years in the making, the 2nd Street railroad underpass mural finally started going up in June. In designing murals for each railroad pillar, artist Jenny Sammons used iconic architectural imagery and whimsical landscape details as an homage to Fairfield and the surrounding countryside. This creative civic project has taken time, networking, and dedication to bring to fruition.

A thin-crust pizza from Lou Malnati’s in Chicago. I just brought a deep-dish pizza back to Fairfield from Chicago. A five-hour drive. The pizza is in my freezer, sold to me partially cooked, so when I serve it to my friends in a few days, it will be fresh, with both perfect taste and texture intact. I realize that’s a lot of trouble for a single meal, but believe me, it’s worth it! Growing up Italian in Chicago, we had a lifetime to learn about pizza.