Cherokee

Local offices in Cherokee

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Cherokee City Hall

  416 W. Main Street, Cherokee, IA 51012

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsAsk about city services, start water or sewer service, or get help with a city utility bill.Read more
  Call 712-225-5749DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cherokeeiowa.net

• Older adults · City office

  The Good Times Place Senior Center

  Help here

  • Senior activitiesResidents age 50 and older can join social activities, monthly potlucks, and group events.Read more
  Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cherokeeiowa.net

• Library · City office

  Cherokee Public Library

  215 S. 2nd Street, Cherokee, IA 51012

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, magazines, newspapers, and digital resources.Apply online
  Call 712-225-3498DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cherokee.lib.ia.us

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Cherokee Community Center

  Help here

  • Community center room rentalAsk the Parks and Recreation Office about renting rooms for a community gathering or meeting.Read more
  Call 712-225-2715Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cherokeeiowa.net

City of Cherokee website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cherokee

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cherokee County

Cherokee is in Cherokee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Iowa Health and Human Services, Cherokee

  416 W Main St, Cherokee, IA 51012

  Help here

  • Health and human services assistanceContact this office for information about Iowa Health and Human Services programs.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cherokee County Public Health

  212 E Bow Dr, Cherokee, IA 51012

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health education, public health nursing, and help with disease prevention.
  Call 712-225-2129DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeermc.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Connections Area Agency on Aging, Sioux City Office

  2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51104

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for aging services and local referrals.
  Call 712-279-6900DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Cherokee County Veterans Affairs

  520 W Main Street, Cherokee, IA 51012

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and claims.Read more
  Call 712-225-6319DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokeecounty.iowa.gov

• Library · City office

  Cherokee Public Library

  215 South 2nd Street, Cherokee, IA 51012

  Help here

  • Library resourcesBorrow books and use the library's digital resources, computers, and job help.
  Call 712-225-3498DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cherokee.lib.ia.us

Everything in Cherokee County

Iowa programs by kind of help

These are run by Iowa and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026