Ruthven

Local offices in Ruthven

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

• Local office · City office

  Ruthven City Hall

  1305 Gowrie St, Ruthven, IA 51358

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact the City Clerk about city services, water utility questions, starting or ending service, and utility bill extensions.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 712-837-5355DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Ruthven Community Care Center

  2701 Mitchell St, Ruthven, IA 51358

  Help here

  • Senior living and careAsk about independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, or long-term nursing care for an older adult.
  Call 712-837-5411DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Ruthven Public Library

  1301 Gowrie St, Ruthven, IA 51358

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and magazines, use library resources, and join library programs.
  Call 712-837-4820DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Ruthven Social Center

  Help here

  • Community spaceAsk City Hall about reserving the Social Center for a family gathering or community group.
  Call 712-837-5355Website

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

City of Ruthven website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ruthven

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

Offices for all of Palo Alto County

Ruthven is in Palo Alto County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Palo Alto County Community Services

  2905 25th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

  Help here

  • General assistanceGet information and apply for county general assistance.Apply online
  • Mental health service coordinationGet help connecting with regional mental health services.Apply online
  Call 712-852-3482DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · State office

  Palo Alto County DHS

  2105 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

  Help here

  • Iowa benefits and social servicesCall to reach the state offices that handle benefits and social services for Palo Alto County.Apply online
  Call 712-339-2555DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  Mid-Sioux Opportunity WIC Clinic, Emmetsburg

  730 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

  Help here

  • WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women and young children can get food and nutrition support.
  Call 712-852-4450DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on midsioux.org

• Public health · County office

  Palo Alto County Public Health

  3201 First St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county public health team for local health services and referrals.
  Call 712-852-5419DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pachs.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Palo Alto County Clerk of Court

  1010 Broadway, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

  Help here

  • Court informationContact the clerk for local court information and help with court services.
  Call 712-852-3603DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Agency on Aging, Emmetsburg Multipurpose Center

  2008 E 11th St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact Elderbridge to find aging services for older adults and their caregivers.
  Call 866-468-7887DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Palo Alto 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