What Cheer Volunteer Fire and Rescue

06/01/2026

Just a reminder to everyone to mark your calendars for this event coming up soon!

05/30/2026

🐾 Lost Puppies Found Near What Cheer 🐾

UPDATE!!!!:: we have learned who the owner is just trying to get in contact with them now. Thank you for all the help!

We have found two sweet little puppies just south of town in What Cheer.

If these puppies belong to you, or if you know who they belong to, please contact:

📞 Quintin McAdams – 641-660-7631
📞 Jeremiah – 641-657-0392

Please help us share this post so we can get these little ones back home safely! 🐶❤️🏡

05/25/2026

05/10/2026

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷

A huge shout-out to all the amazing moms everywhere!

Thank you for the love, guidance, and hard work you put into raising such wonderful kids. Your support, encouragement, and sacrifices help shape the men and women who grow up to serve their communities.

Without all that you do, we wouldn’t have the dedicated volunteers who answer the call to help others.

From all of us at What Cheer Fire & Rescue, thank you to every mother for everything you do each and every day.

05/05/2026

🚨 WHAT CHEER SPRING CLEAN UP 🚨

It’s that time, folks… time to dust off the porch and clean things up! 🧹

City-Wide Spring Clean Up is Saturday, May 16th (7:30 AM – 10:30 AM).

The What Cheer Fire Department is reaching out to our in-town residents — if you or someone you know needs a hand, we’ve got you covered.

👉 Do you have:
• Grandparents or elderly family in town that need help?
• An injury keeping you from lifting or hauling?
• A broken-down truck or no way to get items to City Hall?

We will have trucks and trailers available to help pick up and haul your items for you.

✅ All we ask:
• Have your Spring Clean Up letter ready
• Have tire tickets if you’re getting rid of tires

This is what small-town community is all about — neighbors helping neighbors. 🇺🇸

If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to any member of the department, message the page, or contact:

📞 Gavin Bird – 641-660-2420
📞 Quintin McAdams – 641-660-7631

Let’s clean up What Cheer together! 💪🔥

05/05/2026

Need a little extra support this month? 💙

Sieda’s Embrace Iowa program is here to help! From May 1–31, eligible households can receive up to $750 for essentials like car repairs, appliances, medical bills, home repairs, and more.

📌 Don’t forget: a quote for the item/service is required when applying.

👇 Find your county link below and apply today!

Appanoose County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=ea083913-85c1-4921-989a-76edd0cd91e5

Davis County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=d85e3f99-c289-4508-9ddb-50be5bf306b1

Jefferson County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=321b97c4-8c46-4c0a-9100-6b78ab2acafa

Keokuk County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=a608cd5e-d3a0-4697-a64c-c2dc07981b86

Mahaska County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=b0617657-cc18-41bd-834b-463d82475e6b

Van Buren County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=6b27d120-a3db-4792-bdf7-fa2e7312b541

Wapello County: https://portal.empoworbycsst.com/Public/ClientAccessForm.aspx?AccessID=105d7240-9cb2-4c99-862b-fe3ee9300aca

04/26/2026

🚨 Flea Market Week is Here! 🚨

Everyone knows what that means—What Cheer will be busy all week long! With extra traffic coming through town, places like Casey’s and Dollar General will be much busier than normal. The fairgrounds will be packed, garage sales will be happening everywhere, and there will be lots of vehicles and pedestrians moving around town.

Please help keep everyone safe by slowing down, staying alert, and taking your time. Expect people to brake suddenly or make quick turns as they spot sales or parking spots. Also, be sure to watch for and obey all No Parking signs posted around town so traffic can keep moving safely.

And one more reminder from your local fire department: our trucks are big and loud, but that doesn’t make it easy to get through traffic when things are crowded. If you see us coming with lights and sirens, please slow down safely and pull over so we can get where we’re needed.

Have a fun Flea Market Week, support the community, and stay safe! 🚒