Osceola

Local offices in Osceola

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

• State office · State office

  Clarke County Health & Human Services

  109 S Main, Suite 2, Osceola, IA 50213

  Help here

  • SNAP and other HHS benefitsVisit or contact this HHS office for help applying for state benefits, including food assistance.Apply online
  Call 641-342-6516DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• Utilities · Regional office

  Osceola Water Works

  208 W Jefferson St, Osceola, IA 50213

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and garbage billingContact Water Works to ask about water, sewer, or garbage bills and payment options.Apply online
  Call 641-342-1435DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Osceola Public Library

  300 S Fillmore St, Osceola, IA 50213

  Help here

  • Library cards, books, computers, and programsVisit the library to borrow materials, use public computers, or join community programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 641-342-2237DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolapl.org

• Local office · City office

  Osceola City Hall

  115 N Fillmore St, Osceola, IA 50213

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services, departments, and local government.
  Call 641-342-2377DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on osceolaia.net

The City of Osceola, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Osceola

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

Offices for all of Clarke County

Osceola is in Clarke County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Clarke County General Assistance

  100 S Main St, Osceola, IA 50213

  Help here

  • General assistanceAsk about county help with basic needs and emergency expenses.
  Call 641-342-2933DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · Regional office

  WIC Clinic - MATURA in Osceola

  3310 W McLane, Osceola, IA 50213

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and children under five can get nutrition support and supplemental foods.
  Call 641-342-2720DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Iowa 211

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsSearch for local resources or contact 211 for help finding services in your area.
  Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on search.211iowa.org

• Public health · County office

  Clarke County Public Health

  109 S Main St, Osceola, IA 50213

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet vaccinations, blood pressure checks, tuberculosis screening, and other public health services.
  Call 641-342-3724DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Connections Area Agency on Aging, Creston Office

  109 N. Elm St., Creston, IA 50801

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportGet help finding services and support for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 641-782-4040DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Clarke County Veterans Affairs

  100 Main St, Osceola, IA 50213

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal, state, and county veterans benefits.
  Call 641-342-2933DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Clarke 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