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Local offices in Oelwein
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Older adults · Regional office
Oelwein Senior Center/VFW
120 N Frederick Ave, Oelwein, IA 50662
Help here
- Senior meals and aging servicesOlder adults can contact Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging for meals and other aging services at this location.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org
Local office · Regional office
211 Iowa
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- Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other support.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Utilities · City office
Oelwein Utility Service
460 Seventh Ave SW, Oelwein, IA 50662
Help here
- Utility billing and servicePay your city utility bill or submit forms to start or change utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoelwein.org
Local office · City office
Oelwein City Hall
20 2nd Ave SW, Oelwein, IA 50662
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for city services, records, and help reaching city departments.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofoelwein.org
Jobs and training · State office
Iowa Workforce Development at NICC RAMS Center
1400 Technology Drive, Oelwein, IA 50662
Help here
- Workforce servicesMeet by appointment with workforce staff for adult, dislocated worker, and youth services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
Library · City office
Oelwein Public Library
201 East Charles St, Oelwein, IA 50662
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oelwein.lib.ia.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Oelwein
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
1605 Lafayette Steet, Waterloo, IA 50703
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation (NEICAC)
305 N. Montgomery St., Decorah, IA 52101-0487
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fayette County
Oelwein is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Fayette County DHS
129 S. Vine, West Union, IA 52175
Help here
- Iowa HHS benefits and servicesVisit or contact the office for help with state health and human services programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · State office
West Union WIC Clinic
Zion Lutheran Church, 130 S. Washington Street, West Union, IA 52175
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and young children can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Local office · Regional office
Iowa 211
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online to find help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org
Public health · County office
Fayette County Public Health
200 Jefferson St., West Union, IA 52175
Help here
- Public health servicesGet health education, referrals, and help with disease prevention and community health concerns.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gundersenhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Decorah Office
915 Short St., Suite 169, Decorah, IA 52101
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding meals, caregiver support, and services that help older adults stay independent.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org
Veterans · County office
Fayette County Veterans Affairs
901 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 1, Oelwein, IA 50662
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for available benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fayettecounty.iowa.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.
- 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
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.
Call 988Text 988