Jefferson has served as the county seat of Greene County in west-central Iowa since the mid-19th century. Set beside the North Raccoon River, it is a compact community amid the corn and soybean country of the Des Moines River basin. Its defining landmark is the Mahanay Memorial Carillon, a 14-storey tower housing a 47-bell carillon; its observation deck looks across the town and surrounding farmland. The annual Bell Tower Festival gives the centre a civic focus, while the Greene County Courthouse underlines Jefferson's administrative role. Browse additional webcams from central Iowa to extend your view of the North Raccoon River country.
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