Jeff council moves ahead with water rate increase, delays on requiring tree removal

The Jefferson city council expects to hear next month from the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding remarking Elm St (Hwy 4 through Jefferson) as a three-lane roadway. City administrator Scott Peterson told the council at its Oct. 8 meeting that about 100 persons attended the public information meeting last month. The DOT is now compiling input received that meeting and…

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Free consultation for small business owners

The economic vitality team of Jefferson Matters: Main Street is offering a small business strategy session with Empower Rural Iowa director Robin Bostrom on Wednesday, Oct. 23. This is an opportunity to speak privately with an expert on issues surrounding small businesses. Bostrom is offering a 45-minute individual block of time throughout the day to visit with businesses about several…

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