Fairfield, Iowa

Fairfield is a city located in Jefferson County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,509. It is the county seat of Jefferson County{{GR|6}}.

Culture

Fairfield is the home of Maharishi University of Management, formerly known as Maharishi International University (MIU). The school moved to Fairfield in 1974. Its campus is that of the defunct Parsons College, which closed its doors in 1973. Many residents moved to Fairfield to be participate in the community practice of transcendental meditation. The university campus, located on the north side of town, is home to two large golden domes used for the group practice of TM, the more advanced TM-Siddhi program and the Yogic Flying technique.

Related Topics:
Maharishi University of Management - 1974 - Parsons College - 1973 - Transcendental meditation - Yogic Flying

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Fairfield was the site of the first and second Iowa State Fair. The first fair was held October 25-27, 1854 on six acres of land surrounded by a ten foot high fence. The total cost to hold the fair was around $320, and public admission was 25 cents per person. It is estimated that between 7,000 and 10,000 fairgoers attended this historical event.

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