He points out, too, that while the TM community is a numerical minority - it has positively impacted the town financially and economically. And all of them just built new facilities within the last 12 months. Plus, there are more than 50 software companies here. Governor Terry Branstad has referred to Fairfield as Silicorn Valley. We have gradual growth here and a diversified base including agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries.
Crime is about nil, and it takes five to seven minutes to get clear across town.
As for it being a two-community town, he believes a lot of gaps are being bridged. In fact, his family may be reflective of Fairfield's unique cohabitation. We just kind of leave it at that. That's probably the best assessment you'll hear. Meditators and non-meditators rarely speak negatively of one another and are anxious that a picture of conflict or confrontation not be painted.