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Local offices in Anamosa
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Utilities · City office
Anamosa City Hall and Utility Billing
107 S Ford Street, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- City services and utility billingResidents can contact City Hall with city questions, pay utility bills, or ask about utility billing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on anamosaia.municipalonlinepayments.com
Library · City office
Anamosa Library & Learning Center
600 E 1st Street, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use computers and online resources, and join library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on anamosalibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Lawrence Community Center
600 E Main Street, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- Recreation and community programsResidents can use the recreation center and take part in local activities and programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on anamosa-iowa.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jones County
Anamosa is in Jones County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Jones County Community Services
500 W. Main Street, Suite 113, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- General assistanceEligible county residents can apply for emergency help with rent or utility bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
Public health · County office
Jones County Public Health
105 Broadway Place, Suite 11, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- Public health information and servicesResidents can contact the department for health information, immunization services, and help with community health needs.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)Eligible families can contact the clinic to arrange WIC nutrition support and food benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
Public health · County office
Jones County Environmental Health
105 Broadway Place, Suite 11, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- Environmental health assistanceResidents can ask about well water tests, septic systems, food permits, and pool inspections.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jones County Emergency Management
500 W. Main St., Basement, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- Emergency preparedness and alertsResidents can sign up for local emergency alerts and get information to prepare for disasters.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Jones County Veterans Affairs
500 W. Main Street, Room 113, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and ask about emergency financial assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jonescountyiowa.gov
State office · State office
Jones County Iowa Health and Human Services
105 Broadway Place, Suite 1, Anamosa, IA 52205
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- Benefits and social servicesResidents can contact the office about state assistance programs and social services; visits are by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 800-244-7431 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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