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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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REMINDER: Ordinance 569
REMINDER: 69.10 SNOW REMOVAL. No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley, or City-owned off-street parking area from the time there has been an accumulation of one-half inch of snow until the snow has ceased to fall and has been removed or plowed from said street, alley or parking area. The provisions of ... Read More...
City Hall Closures: Thanksgiving
City Hall will be closed on this Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving...
Final Yard Waste Pick-up
We hope you are enjoying the Fall season! The final dates for yard waste pick-up will be Monday, November 24th through the 27th. During this time, a sticker will NOT be required for pick-up. Please contact City Hall for more information...
NOTICE: Water Main Break (Boil Order)
A water main break occurred this morning (Monday, Nov. 10th), but has since been resolved. PLEASE NOTE: A Boil Order is in Effect for the following area(s) – West of Grimmell Rd. following Lincoln Way and Westwood. A notice will be sent out following the ceasing of the order. For questions, please contact City Hall at (515) 386 – 3111...
City Hall Closure: Veteran’s Day
City offices closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Trash pickup delayed one day this week, starting Tuesday. We pause to honor our nation’s heroes—thank you, veterans!...
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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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