Marshall County
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Local offices in Marshall County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · County office
Marshall County General Assistance
101 E. Main St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- General assistanceAsk about county help with basic needs and how to apply.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marshallcountyia.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Mid-Iowa Community Action, Inc.
1001 S. 18th Ave., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- Community action programsAsk about local food, family, energy, and other community support programs.
- WICContact the local WIC program to ask about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacommunityaction.org
State office · State office
Marshall County HHS
101 E. Main St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- State benefitsVisit or contact Iowa HHS about state benefits and services available through the local office.Apply online
- Child supportFind Iowa HHS information about child support services and how to get help.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Marshall County Public Health
101 E. Main St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- Immunizations and public health servicesGet information about immunizations, communicable diseases, and other county public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marshallcountyia.gov
Public health · County office
Marshall County Environmental Health
Courthouse, 1 E. Main St., Suite 140, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- Septic and well servicesGet information about septic systems and private wells in the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marshallcountyia.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Marshall County Clerk of Court
17 E. Main St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- Court information and self-help resourcesContact the clerk for basic court procedures and find state court forms and self-help information online.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov
Veterans · County office
Marshall County Veteran Affairs
Annex Building, 101 E. Main St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- Veteran benefits assistanceGet help applying for and keeping veterans benefits, including disability, pension, survivor, education, and medical benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marshallcountyia.gov
Emergency help · County office
Marshall County Emergency Management
2369 Jessup Ave., Floor 3, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind county information about preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on marshallcountyia.gov
Jobs and training · State office
IowaWORKS Marshalltown
Southgate Plaza, 101 Iowa Ave. W., Suite 200, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- Job and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Marshalltown DMV
704 May St., Marshalltown, IA 50158
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply for or renew an Iowa driver license or state identification card in person.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on iowadot.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Marshall County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA), Inc.
1001 S. 18th Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Marshall 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
Talk to a person
- Iowa 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988