Keota

Local offices in Keota

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

• Utilities · City office

  Keota City Hall

  225 E. Broadway Avenue, Keota, IA 52248

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingAsk about city services, start water service, pay water and garbage bills, or get help with utility billing.
  Call 641-636-2266DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on keotaiowa.org

• Library · City office

  Wilson Memorial Library

  109 E. Washington Ave., Keota, IA 52248

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or use the library’s information and electronic resources.
  Call 641-636-3850DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on keota.lib.ia.us

City of Keota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Keota

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

Job help near Keota

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Keota. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Iowa City (Satellite)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  30 miles away

  1700 South 1st Avenue, Suite 11B, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036

  Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Wed. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

  Call 319-351-1035DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Ottumwa

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 miles away

  15260 Truman Street, Indian Hills Community College - North Campus, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 9am - 4:30pm Wed

  Call 641-684-5401DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Cedar Rapids

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  41 miles away

  1025 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

  Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon., Tues., Thurs and Fri; 9am to 4:30pm Wed.

  Call 319-365-9474DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Keokuk County

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

• Human services · County office

  Keokuk County General Assistance

  101 S. Main, Sigourney, IA 52591

  Help here

  • Emergency financial helpEligible residents may apply for one-time help with rent, utility bills, certain medications, or burial costs.
  Call 641-622-2761DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on keokukcounty.iowa.gov

• Public health · Regional office

  Keokuk County WIC Clinic

  210 East Spring Street, Sigourney, IA 52591

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under five can get nutrition help and supplemental foods.
  Call 641-682-8784DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ahfa.org

• State office

  Keokuk County DHS

  1303 S. 200th Ave., Sigourney, IA 52591

  Help here

  • State benefits and social servicesResidents can contact Iowa HHS about state benefits and social services; the local location is served by appointment through the Mahaska County office.
  Call 641-673-3496DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can contact 211 to find local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.Apply online
  Call 800-244-7431Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Sieda Community Action, Keokuk County Outreach Center

  114 W. Washington, Sigourney, IA 52591

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceResidents can contact the outreach center to ask about community action services and local assistance.
  Call 641-622-3443DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org

• Public health · County office

  Keokuk County Public Health

  1303 200th Ave., Sigourney, IA 52591

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can contact the county department for public health services and health information.
  Call 641-622-3575DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on keokukcounty.iowa.gov

Everything in Keokuk 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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