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The Cherokee Community School District embodies its Mission “With community involvement, we will empower learners to become contributing members to our changing world.” Caring, dedicated teachers; extraordinary academics and extra-curricular activities; and strong community partnerships are just a few reasons why Cherokee prides itself in its school. GO BRAVES! 

The Western Iowa Tech Community College Cherokee Campus offers residents with a variety of educational opportunities. Career and technical programs in nursing, construction and welding, along with associate degree programs are offered through the campus. The Cherokee County Promise offers residents of Cherokee County free college courses through the Western Iowa Tech Community College Campus. 

The Cherokee Public Library provides materials, technology and service to help nurture minds and enhance our community. 

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Cherokee Public Library

Adult and Children books and reference materials

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Cherokee School System

District Mission: “With community involvement, we will empower learners to become contributing members in our changing world”.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Cherokee Co.

When you need to make decisions that affect your family, community, business, or farm, look to the Cherokee County Extension and Iowa State University Extension. ISU Extension provides unbiased, researched based information and education

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Mid-Sioux Opportunity

Service Organization providing; Head Start, Early Head Start, WIC, Maternal/Child health, Energy assistance, Weatherization and other services.

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Northwest Area Education

Northwest Area Education Agency is a regional agency that provides school improvement services for students, teachers and administrators. Northwest AEA staff, schools and families work together to help all children reach their potential.

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Sanford Musem & Planetarium

Permanent exhibits about archaeology, paleontology natural history as well as local history. The planetarium programs are the last Sunday of the month or by reservation for a group of 10 or more during the week. We have a variety of monthly programs.

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Trinity Lutheran Church PreSchool

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Western Iowa Tech Community College

Western Iowa Tech Community College provides a quality education at an affordable cost. We offer A.A.degrees in many areas, A.A.S. degrees, diplomas certificates & hybrid Nursing Program. WITCC maintains transfer agreements with local land regional 4 year colleges.