Stuart
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Local offices in Stuart
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Local office · City office
Stuart City Hall
119 E Front Street, Stuart, IA 50250
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
- Electricity, water, and utility billsSet up city electricity or water service, ask about your bill, or pay it at City Hall.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stuartia.com
Library · City office
Stuart Public Library
111 E Front Street, Stuart, IA 50250
Help here
- Library materials and public accessBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and get help with library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on stuartlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Guthrie County
Stuart is in Guthrie County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Guthrie County General Assistance
200 N. 5th St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Help here
- Emergency basic needs assistanceEligible county residents can apply for emergency help with rent, utilities, food, medical care, or burial costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on guthriecounty.gov
Public health · County office
Guthrie County Public Health
2002 State St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can get immunizations, health screenings, family planning, and help with communicable diseases.
- Mental health servicesResidents can contact the department about mental health services and counseling.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on guthriecounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Guthrie County Emergency Management
2002 State St., Suite 3, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Help here
- Emergency alerts and preparednessResidents can find local emergency alerts and information to prepare for hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on guthriecounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Guthrie County Veterans Affairs
200 N. 5th St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help applying for benefits and finding support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dva.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Guthrie County HHS access point
By appointment only, 200 N. 5th St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Help here
- Public benefits assistanceResidents can contact Iowa HHS about cash assistance and other benefits; local services are provided by nearby county offices.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
State office · State office
Guthrie County Treasurer's Driver's License Office
200 N. 5th St., Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsResidents can renew a driver's license, apply for an ID card, or take driver knowledge and skills tests by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on guthriecounty.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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