Alden

Local offices in Alden

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

• Local office · City office

  Alden City Hall

  1018 Water St, Alden, IA 50006

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact City Hall about water and wastewater service, garbage collection, and city utility bills.Read more
  Call 515-859-3344DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofalden.com

• Library · City office

  Dr. Grace O. Doane Alden Public Library

  1012 Water Street, Alden, IA 50006

  Help here

  • Library resourcesGet a library card and use books, digital resources, and other library services.
  Call 515-859-3820DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alden.lib.ia.us

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Alden Legion Community Center

  Help here

  • Community center rentalContact City Hall to ask about reserving the community center for an event.
  Call 515-859-3344Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofalden.com

City of Alden website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Alden

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

Offices for all of Hardin County

Alden is in Hardin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Hardin County Community Services and General Assistance

  1201 14th Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627

  Help here

  • General AssistanceYou can apply for emergency help with basic needs if you meet the county's income rules.
  Call 641-939-8240DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyia.gov

• State office · State office

  Hardin County DHS

  1204 14th Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627

  Help here

  • Income maintenanceYou can contact the office about income maintenance services, which are provided by Marshall County DHS.
  • Social servicesYou can contact the office about social services, which are provided by Hamilton County DHS.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office · State office

  WIC Clinic at Webster County Health Department in Eldora

  1707 21st Street, Eldora, IA 50627

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under five can get nutrition support, food benefits, and breastfeeding help.
  Call 641-858-7297DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Hardin County Environmental Health

  708 16th Street, Eldora, IA 50627

  Help here

  • Well and septic servicesYou can ask about private well testing and permits, septic system permits, and public health nuisance complaints.
  Call 641-939-8135DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyia.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Hardin County Veterans Affairs

  1201 14th Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627

  Help here

  • Veterans reliefEligible county veterans can apply for emergency help with needs such as food, rent, utilities, and burial costs.
  Call 641-939-8240DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyia.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Hardin County Emergency Management Agency

  1031 Edgington Avenue, Eldora, IA 50627

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseThe agency helps coordinate local preparation for, response to, and recovery from disasters.
  Call 641-939-8132DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hardincountyia.gov

Everything in Hardin 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.
• GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
• TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
• 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.
• LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.

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