Jefferson County Community Resource Guide
This resource guide was developed by community residents and elected officials to provide a central location for important community resources. You can filter the guide by “category” or search for an individual resource using the search box on the left.
The guide was developed by local volunteers and a collaboration between Pathfinders RC&D, Jefferson County Supervisors, Jefferson County Mental Health Office, and the Jefferson County Hunger Dialogue.
Resources Found: 20
Batavia Public Library
City, County & Community Organizations
Books, DVDs, copying, printing, computers, free wifi, fax machine
Chautauqua Park
City, County & Community OrganizationsParks, Trails & Recreation
A 28.7 acre full featured park within the city limits of Fairfield. The park features a .77 mile walk loop, multiple playgrounds, a disc golf course, shelters and picnic areas, restrooms, a fruit orchard, and easy access to the 16-mile Jefferson County Loop Trail.
Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce
City, County & Community Organizations
Offers small business support, community events
Fairfield Economic Development Association (FEDA)
City, County & Community Organizations
Facilitates economic growth in Fairfield by providing assistance in locating financing for business and community development projects, grant administration and land development.
Fairfield Park and Recreation
City, County & Community Organizations
Outdoor and indoor community recreation amenities including public swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), cardio room, weight room, basketball courts, track, baseball fields, disc golf courses
Fairfield Public Library
City, County & Community Organizations
Books, DVDs, audio books, copying, printing, computers, free wifi, fax machine, free workshops & events
Jefferson County Courthouse
City, County & Community Organizations
motor vehicle registration, drivers licenses, property taxes, and more
Jefferson County Extension
City, County & Community OrganizationsEducation
Information and educational programs: Aging, childcare, child development, consumer decisions, financial management, family relationships, leadership, nutrition, parent education, and youth.
Jefferson County Park
City, County & Community OrganizationsParks, Trails & Recreation
Jefferson County Park offers camp sites, cabins, picnic shelters, trails, fishing, handicapped facilities, nature center, playground equipment, baseball field, prairie plantings.
Jefferson County Sheriff (non emergency)
City, County & Community Organizations
Law enforcement and county jail
Jefferson County Veterans Affairs
City, County & Community Organizations
Services for veterans including: Compensation for Service-Connected Disability/Death, Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension, Death Pension for Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children, Aid and Attendance for Nursing Home and Housebound Veterans, Appeals of Unfavorable VA Rulings, Eligibility Verification Reports (EVR), Application for Iowa Veterans Home, Obtaining military records and awards, Ordering grave markers and flag holders
Pathfinders RC&D
City, County & Community Organizations
Offers small business support including small business loans, information about things to do in the region, natural resource conservation, community resources