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Monday, February 11, 2013  Jefferson County Supervisors will not sign 28E Agreement until Vedic City takes down unauthorized street signs.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Three candidates are running for two open spots on the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The board that oversees the 10-15 transit service is in the process of approving and signing a new 28-E agreement with the counties that participate in the service.

Friday, March 09, 2012  E-911 Bill on its way to the Iowa House that would take away local county control of E-911 funds

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  With the decreasing number of landline phones, E-911 funds are suffering in smaller counties

Thursday, February 16, 2012  Jefferson County, just like every other county throughout Iowa, is putting together their budget for the next fiscal year.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  Jefferson County Supervisor Lee Dimmitt speaks out about what the 10-15 Transit board has gone through with the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Monday, June 13, 2011  The recent troubles with the Ottumwa Transit Authority could hurt neighboring counties who rely on the transportation department for service.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  The city of Fairfield pays Waste Management, a private company, roughly $31,000 per year in additon to fees residents pay. Jefferson county adds another $21,000.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010  Fairfield Art and Convention Center operating in the red