Cedar County

Local offices in Cedar County

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

• Human services · County office

  Cedar County Community Services

  400 Cedar St, Basement Level, Tipton, IA 52772

  Help here

  • General AssistanceEligible residents who cannot get help elsewhere can apply for emergency assistance.Apply online
  Call 563-886-1726DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcounty.iowa.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cedar County Public Health

  400 Cedar St, Basement Level, Tipton, IA 52772

  Help here

  • Public health and home health careResidents can ask about immunizations, public health services, and home health care.
  • WICEligible pregnant and postpartum women and children under five can get nutrition support and food assistance by appointment at the courthouse once a month.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 563-886-2226DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcounty.iowa.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Cedar County Courts

  400 Cedar St, Tipton, IA 52772

  Help here

  • Court informationResidents can contact the clerk's office for court information and help with court-related matters.
  Call 563-886-2101DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcounty.iowa.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heritage Area Agency on Aging

  6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can ask about meals, transportation, in-home care, and local resources.Read more
  Call 319-398-5559DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on heritageaaa.org

• Veterans · County office

  Cedar County Veterans Affairs

  400 Cedar St, First Floor, Tipton, IA 52772

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceVeterans can ask for help with county and federal assistance.
  Call 563-886-2170DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcounty.iowa.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Cedar County Emergency Management

  1410 Cedar St, Tipton, IA 52772

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessResidents can get information about emergency alerts and how to prepare for local hazards.
  Call 563-886-3355DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcounty.iowa.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Cedar County Library

  Help here

  • Library resources and public accessResidents can use books, computers, internet access, printing, research tools, and programs.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cedarcountylibrary.org

Cedar County, Iowa website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Cedar County

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

Cities and towns in Cedar County

• Bennettnot checked yet
• Clarence
• Durant
• Lowden
• Mechanicsville
• Stanwoodnot checked yet
• Tipton
• West Branch

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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