Marengo

Local offices in Marengo

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Marengo Utility Billing

  153 East Main Street, Marengo, IA 52301

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billingStart water or sewer service, ask about a bill, or make a payment to the city.Apply online
  Call 319-642-3232DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on marengoiowa.com

• Older adults · Regional office

  Marengo Community Center

  1083 Court Avenue, Marengo, IA 52301

  Help here

  • Senior services and mealsContact Heritage Area Agency on Aging to ask about services at the Marengo Community Center.
  Call 866-468-7887DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov

• State office

  Iowa County Treasurer's Office

  901 Court Avenue, Marengo, IA 52301

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit the county treasurer's office for driver license services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on iowadot.gov

• Library · City office

  Marengo Public Library

  235 East Hilton Street, Marengo, IA 52301

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library for books and other library services.
  Call 319-741-3825DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on marengo.lib.ia.us

• Local office · City office

  Marengo City Hall

  153 East Main Street, Marengo, IA 52301

  Help here

  • City information and helpContact City Hall with questions about city services, permits, and local government.
  Call 319-642-3232DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on marengoiowa.com

City of Marengo, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Marengo

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

Offices for all of Iowa County

Marengo is in Iowa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Iowa County General Relief

  185 W. Dillon St., Marengo, IA 52301

  Help here

  • General reliefApply for county help with basic needs if you meet the program rules.
  Call 319-741-6422DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Iowa County Public Health

  185 W. Dillin St., Marengo, IA 52301

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet preventive health and home care services, immunizations, and help with communicable disease concerns.
  Call 319-741-6422DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Heritage Area Agency on Aging

  6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportAsk about services, meals, transportation, and support for older adults and caregivers.
  Call 800-332-5934DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Iowa County Veterans Affairs

  901 Court Ave., Lower Level, Marengo, IA 52301

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help finding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 319-330-5431DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Iowa County Emergency Management

  104 Fire Ridge Dr., Williamsburg, IA 52361

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationGet information about local emergency plans and preparedness.
  Call 319-642-3151DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Iowa 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.
• 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