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Jefferson is a Community that exemplifies the meaning of Midwest living. We are a progressive community of citizens who show a genuine concern about Life and the values of it for our present and future generations.
Mayor Craig Berry
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Russell Street Closure
A section of Russell Street will be closed on Monday, December 23rd from 7:00AM to 4:30PM. The closure will start just after the Kelso Park turn off (S Walnut Street) and continue to just east of the yard waste entrance. If you are needing to get to the Yard Waste Site or Daubendiek Park- please use South Grimmell Road...
Holiday Closures
City Hall will be closed starting Tuesday, December 24th at noon and will reopen Thursday December 26th at 8:00AM. Garbage will be delayed one day starting Wednesday. (Regular schedule on Monday, Tuesday) City Hall will be closed Wednesday January 1, 2025- Garbage will be delayed one day starting Wednesday! (Regular schedule Monday, Tuesday)...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATUS OF FUNDED ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE STATUS OF FUNDED ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY OF JEFFERSON Pursuant to the requirements of Section 508 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, as amended, the Jefferson City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday November 26, 2024 at 5:30 P.M. at Jefferson City Hall, 220 North Chestnut St., Jefferson, IA ... Read More...
Jefferson Housing Needs Survey
The city of Jefferson is participating in Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development (CED) unit’s Rural Housing Readiness Assessment (RHRA) Program. A local housing steering committee will be participating in an educational session and a strategic planning session with CED specialists to create a vision and an action plan to address housing needs in Jefferson. Gathering ... Read More...
2024 Fall Water Main Flushing Schedule
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As Mayor of Jefferson, I invite you to consider making Jefferson your home.
Jefferson is a great place to raise a family! Our small town quality of life is safe and friendly. Our schools and health care are excellent. Our new Greene County Early Learning Center provides education-based child care. Our parks and recreational programs give kids and adults plenty of free time choices. Our location within an hour of Des Moines and Ames gives easy access to additional cultural events and attractions, while our distance eliminates the hassles of metropolitan living.
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