Superintendent of the New London Community School District, Chad Wahls, has emerged as one of two finalists for the Fairfield Community School District Superintendent. Wahls has had a successful tenure in New London thus far, such as the completion of a $3.25 million facility renovation. He faces competition in Zach Wigle, who has previously served as the Keokuk High School principal, as well as Solon.
There is a public forum with both candidates next Wednesday, February 28th, from 6:00 to 8:00pm in the Fairfield Middle School Commons. Community members are allowed to submit questions which the candidates will answer. Whoever the new superintendent for Fairfield is, they will be begin their chapter on July 1st, 2024.