Access City’s service offerings and contact information for all facilities.
We are asking for your help to determine what material your water service line is made of.
Learn about our history, our schools, clinics, & transportation.
Useful agency website links are listed here.
View frequently asked questions regarding city facilities / services.
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

Town Highlights
Find out what’s going on & stay up to date.
Notice of Public Hearing
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed e-bike & e-scooter ordinance at the next meeting on Tuesday, July 14th at 5:30PM. Below is the link to the draft ordinance: https://cityofjeffersoniowa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/City-of-Jefferson-Electric-Scooter-Ordinance-Draft.pdf This is the opportunity for the public to address the topic. In the meantime, please call (515) 386 – 3111 for any questions. Thank you...
City Hall Closure – Friday, July 3rd
City Hall will be closed All-Day on Friday, July 3rd. Additionally, fireworks will be launched on Saturday, July 4th starting at dusk at the County Fairgrounds. For questions, please call (515) 386 – 3111...
CLEAN-UP REMINDER
To aid our clean-up, we ask that residents follow some guidelines for sticks and branch placement. 1. 10-15 ft. length preferred for capability of skid loader. Anything longer is unmanageable and should be cut down to size. 2. The broken or “butt-end” of the branches should face towards the street. 3. Sticks small enough to carry by hand should be ... Read More...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Westwood Area Sidewalk Improvements City of Jefferson Jefferson, Iowa Public Hearing on Proposed Contract Documents and Estimated Costs for Repair or Improvement. A public hearing will be held by the City of Jefferson on the proposed contract documents (plans, specifications and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvement at its meeting at 5:30 P.M. ... Read More...
CITY HALL CLOSURE – May 25th
City Hall will be closed all day on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage will be pushed back by one day...
More From News →
Come
Live Here!
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.
Learn More →

