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Fairfield mayor credits Maharishi University with expanding economy

By Lynda Waddington 1/2/09

Ed Malloy, mayor the small southeastern Iowa town of Fairfield, says the Maharishi University of Management that began in his town more than 30 years ago has brought a wealth of economic diversity.
“Most companies started very small,” Malloy told West Virginia University’s State Journal. “Some have grown as many as 500 employees. Businesses have been [...]

Chris Dodd Shows ‘Heart’ in Fairfield

By Lynda Waddington 10/10/07

Iowan Jack Engstrom spent more than an hour listening to Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd speak and answer questions during a campaign stop in Fairfield. The undecided caucus-goer didn’t have much to say during the event, but nodded in agreement as Dodd made points on Iraq, recent votes in the U.S. Senate and domestic policy.
“I haven’t [...]

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