Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma

About The Iowa Tribe

Facts About the Iowa Tribe Of Oklahoma:

  • The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma is one of two federally recognized Iowa tribes, the other being the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.
  • The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma split from their northern kinsman in 1883, taking lands in Oklahoma.
  • Tribal legend and linguistic similarities reveal that the Iowa were once united with the Winnebago, Otoe, and Missouria.
  • The Iowa name for themselves translates to “Gray Snow” reminiscing of their snow‑covered lodges in the winter.
  • The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma maintains an eagle aviary to rehabilitate injured eagles.

The Iowa Tribe's Original Lands

Iowa Tribe Geography

Iowa Tribe Geographical Identity:

Plains

Find Your Iowa Tribe area(s) by Census Data:

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Read about the storied heritage of the Iowa Tribe, including its cultural influence and historical journey to Oklahoma, through resources at the Oklahoma Historical Society.

Contact the Iowa Tribe

Physical Address:

335588 East 750 Road
Perkins, Oklahoma 74059

Mailing Address:

335588 East 750 Road
Perkins, Oklahoma 74059

Phone:

(405) 547-2402

Website:

Socials:

Iowa Tribe Leadership

Highest Elected Official

Chairman

Jacob

Keyes

Date Elected:

6/3/2023

Next Election Date:

6/6/2026

Iowa Tribe Politics

Jurisdiction by County:

  • Washington

Congressional District:

5

Tribal Population:

983

Resident Indian Population in Tribal Service Area (HUD 2025):

2,824

Type of Federal Tribal Governance:

93-638

Year of Self Governance Entry:

Gaming Compacts by Year:

2/5/1997, 6/1/2005, 8/17/2018

Other Oklahoma Compacts:

Intergovernmental Co‑Operative (10/2/1991), State‑Tribal Relations (10/26/2023)

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Resources

Law Enforcement:

Iowa Tribe Police Department

Jeremy McGill, Chief of Police
405-547-5355
335468 E 750 Rd.
Perkins, OK 74059

Education and Training:

Iowa Tribe Higher Education

Regina Riley
rriley@iowanation.org
405-547-2402 x 3301
335588 E. 750 Rd.
Perkins, OK 74059

Childcare Center:

Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Early Childhood Program

Tamera Perry, Director
405-547-5826
335164 E 750 Rd.
Perkins, OK 74059

Housing Authority:

Bah-Kho-Je Housing Authority

Renee Hagler
renee.hagler@iowanation.org
918-547-2402 x 2901
335588 E. 750 Rd.
Perkins, OK 74059

Behavioral Health Center:

Iowa Tribe Behavioral Health

Ashly Taylor
ataylor@iowanation.org
405-547-4363
509 East Highway 33
Perkins, OK 74059

Medical Clinics:

Perkins Family Clinic

Angela Daugherty, Director
405-547-2473
509 East Hwy 33
Perkins, OK 74059

Iowa Tribe Federal Funding Overview

Unique Identifying Number (UEI): WB7KKAF3XZP1

Number of Federal Grants in Audit: 59

Tribe Provides Law Enforcement in Jurisdiction or Bureau of Indian Affairs Provides: Tribe

Tribe Provides Indian Child Welfare Services: Yes

Type Amount
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Expenditures $21,854,903.00
Latest Single Audit of Federal Grants, Contracts, and Compacts — Federal Awards $31,305,543.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Self Governance Annual Funding Agreement $0.00
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA): Aid to Tribal Governments $800,186.00
Indian Health Service Compact (IHS): Annual Funding Agreement $0.00
Indian Health Services (IHS): 93-638 Contracts/Self-Determination Annual Allocation $2,840,313.00

Long Range Planning

Type Amount
Grant(s) for Tribal Lands, Climate, Natural Resources, Energy, and/or Water $298,195.00
National Performance Partnership Grant on Environment $0.00
Broadband Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Language and Cultural Preservation, NAGPRA and/or THPO $43,573.00
Rural Economic Development and/or Community Development, CDFI/Enhancement Grant(s) $144,681.00
Federal Transportation Annual Allocation for Road and Bridge Construction $884,132.12
Annual Transportation Planning Allocation $20,207.32
Tribal Public Transit Funds $0.00

Protection

Type Funding Amount
Disaster Planning and/or Mitigation Grant(s) $0.00
Homeland Security Grant $0.00
Grant(s) for Justice, Courts, and Community Policing $654,196.00
Adam Walsh (SORNA) and/or Missing Persons Grant(s) $0.00
Provides Violence Against Women and Family Violence Prevention Services $381,829.00
Tribe Offers Child Welfare Social Services (Stephanie Tubbs and/or Child Support Enforcement) $67,897.00
Tribe Offers Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Mary Lee Allen) $53,083.00
Foster Care (Title IV-E) $0.00
Tribe Offers General Assistance Program $159,929.00
LIHEAP – Tribe Offers Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program $0.00

Iowa Tribe Health, Wellness, and Social Caring

Number of Clinics: 1

Number of Hospitals: 0

Offers Dental: Yes

Offers Pharmacy: Yes

Offers Residential Treatment: No

Type Amount
Medicare Enrollment Assistance Grant $0.00
Special Diabetes Program Grant $102,136.00
Alzheimer Disease Program Grant $0.00
Injury and Suicide Prevention Grant(s) $0.00
Behavioral Health Grant(s) – Check with Tribe/Health Clinic for Other Counseling Services $3,724,035.00
Rural/Public Health, Demonstration Projects, and/or Child Insurance Grant(s) $564,461.00
Cancer Prevention and/or Good Health and Wellness Grant(s) and/or Chronic Pain Grant $0.00
Opioid and Substance Abuse Program and/or Tobacco Control Grant $194,666.00
Long-Range Medical Research Grant(s) $0.00
Offers Title VI – A and B (Elder Nutrition) $164,758.00
Offers Title VI – C (Elder Caregiving) $69,536.00
Offers Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program $0.00
Offers Food Distribution, Other Nutrition, Farmer’s Market, and/or Commodities Programs $54,397.00
Veteran Homeless Grant(s) and/or Veterans Cemetery Establishment or Operation Funding $0.00

Iowa Tribe Employment, Housing, and Education

Public Law 102-477 Tribe: No

Number of Casinos: 6

Offers an Employment Assistance Program: Yes

Number of FTE
Tribal Employees:
485

Housing Managed by Tribe or TDHE: Tribal Designated Housing Entity (TDHE)

Number of Homes Needed by Tribe for Oklahoma: 108

Has a Competitive Indian Community Development Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: No

Has/Had a Competitive US HUD Indian Housing Block Grant(s) From US Housing and Urban Development: Yes

TypeAmount
Indian Employment, Training, and Education Program(s)$114,689.00
Vocational Rehabilitation Program Grant and/or Vocational Funds for Tribal Victims$1,707,503.00
HUD Annual Allocation for Tribal Housing$89,203.00
Emergency Home and Rental Assistance Grant$25,956.00
DHHS-ACF-CCDF Annual Allocation of Childcare Funds$2,254,937.00
Headstart Program$1,395,349.00
Indian School Facility Assistance and Student Transportation$0.00
Indian Equalization Program$0.00
Youth and/or Boys and Girls Clubs and/or AmeriCorps Grant(s)$0.00
Special Education Assistance Grant$0.00