Lake City
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Local offices in Lake City
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Local office · City office
Lake City City Hall
105 N Center St, Lake City, IA 51449
Help here
- City services and helpVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecityiowa.com
Utilities · City office
Lake City Utility Billing
105 N Center St, Lake City, IA 51449
Help here
- Water, sewer, storm sewer, and garbage billsPay your city utility bill or ask about starting water service and billing.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecityiowa.com
Library · City office
Lake City Public Library
110 E Washington St, Lake City, IA 51449
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections, meeting rooms, and other library services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecity.lib.ia.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Lake City Community Memorial Building
Help here
- Community building reservationsContact the building manager to ask about reserving the community building for a gathering.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lakecityiowa.com
City of Lake City, Iowa website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Calhoun County
Lake City is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Calhoun County General Assistance
515 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Help here
- Basic needs assistanceEligible residents can apply for help with rent, utility bills, and burial costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on calhouncounty.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Calhoun County Public Health
501 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get help with care coordination, environmental health, family and child health, immunizations, and disease prevention.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on calhouncounty.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Calhoun County Veterans Affairs
515 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans and their families can get help finding service records and applying for benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on calhouncounty.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Calhoun County HHS
515 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesResidents can contact the office for help with Iowa HHS programs; visits are by appointment and served by the Webster County office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Rockwell City WIC Clinic
501 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get nutrition support through the WIC clinic, which serves Calhoun County on the second Monday of each month.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Jobs and training · State office
IowaWORKS Fort Dodge
330 1st Ave N, Suite G, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Help here
- Job and unemployment assistanceJob seekers in Calhoun County can get career help, resume support, training referrals, and unemployment assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.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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