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Fairfield’s best local businesses

The 32 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

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32 businesses listed24 added this month6 categories

● Updated Oct 11

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  • Four Seasons Pet Grooming

    Pets

    Four Seasons Pet Grooming keeps it calm with a one dog at a time approach, tailored cuts for your routine and budget, and a groomer with…

    1936 216th Street · fourseasonspetgrooming.com ↗

  • Fox Hills Homestead

    Parks & Outdoors

    Fox Hills Homestead runs a year-round, self-serve stand stocked with fresh eggs, breads and cookies, pantry staples, and seasonal produce.…

    8454 Fox Hills Rd (Agency) · foxhillshomestead.com ↗

  • Morris Park

    Parks & Outdoors

    When you want low-key hikes with a side of Iowa heritage, Morris Park delivers with 60 acres of nature trails, a stocked pond for bass and…

    10938 Timber Rd (Stockport) · vbcountyconservation.com ↗

  • Maharishi University Bookstore

    Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

    Temporarily closed right now, but when Maharishi University Bookstore reopens it’s the go-to for MIU-logo gear, art supplies, snacks, and…

    1007 N 4th St · services.miu.edu ↗

  • Raise the Bar

    Health & Wellness

    Raise the Bar is a locally owned Fairfield gym with the essentials you actually need, a straightforward setup that makes it easy to show…

    2103 W Burlington Ave Ste 200 · raisethebarfairfield.com ↗

  • The Well Fairfield

    Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

    If your closet needs a reset and your wallet insists on a deal, The Well Fairfield is a donation-based, upscale thrift store where the good…

    1700 S Main St · thewelliowa.org ↗

  • Vishwa Shanti Cafe - MIU

    Cafes

    Vishwa Shanti Cafe - MIU is the campus spot locals actually visit for coffee, pool and homework, with espresso drinks, teas, baked goods…

    Maharishi International University · services.miu.edu ↗

  • Wege Center for the Arts

    Arts & Culture

    Looking for an easy arts fix between errands, check out Wege Center for the Arts at MIU. They put on four to five shows each year with…

    Maharishi International University, Arts Center · wegecenter.org ↗

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