Keota, Iowa

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Keota, Keokuk County, IA
Elevation: 797 feet
2020 census: 897 people
Median Family income: $51,625

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Welcome to the City of Keota

Our community invites you to explore our website and visit our town. Our small town in Keokuk County in southeast Iowa is a safe and friendly place to put down roots. We are a caring community that values family, friends and neighbors. This spirit is reflected in the quality of life we enjoy and the successes of the children who have grown up in Keota. Join us in small town Iowa!


Upcoming Dates to Remember

Spring Clean Up Dates - Friday, April 12th & Saturday, April 13th

City Wide Garage Sales - Friday, April 19th & Saturday, April 20th

Rural Road Trip-Spring Edition - Friday, April 26th, & Saturday, April 27th

City Services

CLICK HERE TO PAY UTILITY BILL ONLINE

City of Keota Employment Application

The City of Keota is currently accepting applications for both our Part Time Police Department Coverage and for our Summer Aquatic Center staff. If you are interested, fill out the appropriate application and return it to Keota City Hall by drop off, mailing to PO Box 77, Keota, IA 52248 or email to keotacityhall@cloudburst9.net.

Employment Application for PD Position

Aquatic Center Application


Keota City Council Approves Open Burning Ordinance


The Keota City Council approved open burning in the city limits of Keota at the April 18, 2022 meeting. The open burning is only allowed in April, May, October, and November on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find the rules for opening burning here:

Ordinance 294 - Open Burning

New to Keota?


The City of Keota welcomes you! Here are a few notes on our community -

Water Deposit of $200.00 is mandatory for new accounts. This is required before water can be turned on at the property. New resident forms also need to be filled out and can be found under Form Shortcuts on this page. Water meters are read between the 25-28 of each month. Bills are due by the 15th of each month to avoid a late charge. For more information about city services check out the CITY SERVICES tab at the top of the page.

Trash Pick Up is on Mondays. There should be recyle bins at your property, if not, call City Hall to get a cart of bins. Cox Sanitation requires garbage to be in their garbage bags. Bags can be purchased at City Hall, Keota Eagle Foods, or County Line Mart. It is $16.50 for a 10 pack of 30 gallon bags or $10.75 for a 10 pack of 13 gallon bags.

There are building regulations in place in the City of Keota. There is information regarding the building permit application under Form Shortcuts on this page.

Electric and gas would be through Alliant Energy contact number is 1-800-255-4268.

Internet is typically through Cloudburst9, Windstream, or Mediacom.

If there are any questions that weren't covered, please don't hesitate to contact us at city hall at keotacityhall@cloudburst9.net or 641-636-2266.

And again - Welcome to Keota!


Sights from Keota, Iowa

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