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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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City Hall Closure – Monday, Oct. 12th
In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, City Hall and most municipal services will be closed Monday, Oct. 12th. Garbage pick-up will be set back by one day – if your usual day is Monday, then your garbage will be emptied on Tuesday, etc...
2026 FALL WATER MAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE
2026 FALL WATER MAIN FLUSHING SCHEDULE October 19th, 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) October 19th, 2026 (AFTERNOON – 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm) Location: Washington St. ... Read More...
Road Closure
The train crossing located on Central Ave, by the LANDUS Co-op will be closed until Wednesday evening. Please use alternative routes...
City Hall Closure – Monday, Sept. 7th
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Garbage and recycling pick-up will be pushed back by one day of normal pick-up...
HELP WANTED
The City of Jefferson, IA is accepting applications for a full-time Utility Billing Clerk. Duties include computerized utility billing and payment processing, customer service, receptionist, and general clerical duties. Assists other City departments as required. Salary range is $ 37,752 to $48,235. IPERS and major medical. Application and job description available at City Hall, 220 N. Chestnut, Jefferson IA 50129 ... Read More...
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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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