Press Releases
That's right we dedicated an entire page to press releases. We believe letting the community at large know what's going on and interacting together as much as possible!
Notice of Public Meeting | Oct. 2025
Call to Order:
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Public Address:
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Reports:
Director
Treasurer
President
Foundation (Private) In-Person
Approval of Bills:
Unfinished Business
Carnegie Farm Series - Nov. 7th @ 6pm | Steve Mitchell
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Dec. - Mar. Not Scheduled
Iowa State Fair Plaque and Rock | Discussion Only
New Business
Request for wage adjustment for the 26/27 budget year | Discussion Only
Political Pin Display | Barbara Kistler
Senator Wilson Bookcases | Transportation
Adjournment
Carnegie Farm Series | Nov. 2025
The Carnegie Historical Museum announces the Art and Elizabeth Mitchell Family Farm as the next Century Farm in the Carnegie Farm Series. The Mitchell Family Farm has been in the family for 102 years, was purchased in 1923, and is found in Blackhawk Township of Jefferson County Iowa. The original purchase included 80 acres which remains the same today.
The Carnegie Farm Series highlights farms in Jefferson County and surrounding areas that have been in a family's possession between 50-150+ years. Classification for these farms are listed as:
50+ years | Golden Anniversary Farm
100+ years | Century Farm (as recognized by Iowa Farm Bureau)
150+ years | Heritage Farm (as recognized by Iowa Farm Bureau)
The Art and Elizabeth Mitchell Family Farm will be highlighted during the Fairfield First Friday Art Walk on November 7th, 2025, beginning at 6pm and hosted by Carnegie Museum presenter John Godwin. A display of the Mitchell Family Farms' history is available on the third floor of the museum for November. The public is welcome to attend, meet the family, and learn about the history of these farms and what they mean to Jefferson County, Iowa.
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Please contact Jake Schmidt at the Carnegie Historical Museum at 641-472-6343 to learn more about this next chapter of our counties farming history and visit us at www.carnegiehistoricalmuseum.com
Carnegie Lunch and Learn | Oct. 2025
One of our favorite activities is our Carnegie Lunch and Learn sessions. Please mark your calendar for 12:00 to 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 24, 2025!
Our guest speaker is Pete Nelson, one of Fairfield's consummate entrepreneurs (before the term became commonplace). I know you and I will be intrigued by his presentation and the information he will be sharing. On the internet, I just found that, in 2022, The Nelson Company celebrated its 50th year in business. That was worthy of celebration, but it's still operating and hopefully for another 50 years!
As always, we will be on the second floor, accessible by the elevator, inside the ground level front door, or by a flight of stairs, a little further into the building.
Carnegie Lunch and Learn sessions are meant as a "perk" for people that support the Museum through donations, most usually "Friends" annual memberships. It's our way of saying "Thank You" for supporting the Museum! Guests are permitted to attend, for a donation of $5 each.
Please sign the attendance sheet as you enter the room. If you are bringing your lunch, please arrive a little early in order to find a "good spot" to sit. If you need to leave earlier than 1:00, please sit near the doorway.