Cherokee County General Assistance shall be provided to residents of this county as mandated by the Code of Iowa, Section 252.25.

 

County Seat
Cherokee County Courthouse
520 West Main
Cherokee, IA 51012


Cherokee County, Iowa - General Relief

Community Services of Cherokee County coordinates general relief programs.  Duties of the office include:
May provide emergency assistance which prevents eviction due to unanticipated problems with rental or house payments or disconnection from utilities for non-payment.
Coordination with other agencies such as the Department of Human Services, and local churches help address the needs
Food and clothing referrals are coordinated with the local outreach offices
Funding of County burials
Interim Assist
Forms
 

Address of
General Relief office:
239 W. Maple
Cherokee, IA 51012



Hours Office is open:
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 p.m.
 

Phone Number:
(712) 225-6723

FAX Number:
(712) 225-6726
 

Office holder name
Sue Casey
 
 
             

Photo by Sue Todd.