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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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NOTICE OF MEETING
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF JEFFERSON, IOWA, AND OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO GRANT A SOLAR POWER GENERATION EASEMENT TO RED LION JEFFERSON SOLAR, LLC The City Council of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting at the Municipal Center in Jefferson, Iowa, on January 13, 2026, at 5:30 ... Read More...
City Hall Closures: Holidays
City Hall will be closed for a half day on Wednesday, Dec. 24th, and the whole day on Thursday, Dec. 25th. There will also be a full day closure on Thursday, Jan. 1st. We hope everyone enjoys the Holiday season!...
Job Opening: WATER PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
The City of Jefferson, IA (Pop. 4,182) is taking applications for a full-time Grade 3 Water Plant Superintendent. This person will be responsible for operations of the water treatment facility, the distribution system and the water department. Submit cover letter, resume and application at Jefferson City Hall, 220 N. Chestnut, Jefferson IA 50129, Attention City Administrator or e-mail scottp@cityofjeffersoniowa.org. A ... Read More...
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...
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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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