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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET TUESDAY, MAY, 26TH
The City of JEFFERSON will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of amending the current budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Meeting Date/Time: 5/26/2026 05:30 PM Meeting Location: Jefferson City Hall 220 N Chestnut St Jefferson, IA 50129 Phone: (515) 386-3111 There will be no increase in taxes. Any residents or taxpayers will be heard for or ... Read More...
HELP WANTED – RECYCLING WORKER / GENERAL SERVICE WORKER
The City of Jefferson, IA is taking applications for a full-time Public Works Employee for the Recycling / Street Departments. Duties include collection of recyclables on designated residential and commercial routes with automated collection equipment. Performs routine maintenance on collection equipment. Street duties include street maintenance, snow removal, mowing, and general maintenance duties. Assists all other City departments as required. ... Read More...
2026 SPRING WATER MAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE
April 20th, 2026 (MORNING – 8:00 am to 11:45 am) Location: Perry St. and Wall St. North to Highway 30 (West and East sides of Highway 4) Location: McKinley St. South to Adams St. (West and East sides of Highway 4) April 20th, 2026 (AFTERNOON – 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm) Location: Washington St. South to Lincoln Way (from Highway ... Read More...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED BUDGET – APRIL 28TH
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City Budget as follows: Meeting Date: 04/28/2026 Meeting Time: 05:30PM Meeting Location: Jefferson City Hall At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or argument in favor of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and ... Read More...
HELP WANTED
The City of Jefferson, IA is taking applications for a full-time Public Works Employee for the Sanitation / Street Departments. Duties include collection of solid waste on designated routes with automated collection equipment, collection of bulky items, and performing routine maintenance on collection equipment. Street duties include street maintenance, snow removal, mowing, and general maintenance duties. Assists all other City ... Read More...
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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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