Battle Creek

Local offices in Battle Creek

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can contact 211 to find local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.Apply online
  Call 800-244-7431Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Battle Creek City Hall

  115 Main Street, Battle Creek, IA 51006

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city clerk about city business or to ask to speak at a council meeting.
  • Water and sewer issuesCall the city maintenance shop for help with water or sewer service.
  Call 712-365-4646DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on battlecreekia.org

• Library · City office

  Battle Creek Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library computers, and access Wi-Fi.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bcpublib.weebly.com

City of Battle Creek, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Battle Creek

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

Job help near Battle Creek

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Battle Creek. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  IowaWORKS Center - Denison

  Also helps young people

  23 miles away

  504 Hwy 39 N, Denison, IA 51442

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri; 9am - 4:30pm Wed

  Call 712-792-2685DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Sioux City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  41 miles away

  2508 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 9:00am - 4:30pm Wednesday

  Call 712-233-9030DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWorks Center - Spencer

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  61 miles away

  217 W 5th Street, Spencer, IA 51301-1087

  Hours: M, T, Th, F 8:00am-4:30pm W 9:00am-4:30pm

  Call 712-262-1971DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Ida County

Battle Creek is in Ida County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Ida County General Assistance

  401 Moorehead St, Ida Grove, IA 51445

  Help here

  • General assistanceThe county office can help residents ask about county general assistance.
  Call 712-364-2533DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Ida County HHS Office

  401 Moorehead St, Ida Grove, IA 51445

  Help here

  • Benefits office appointmentsResidents can arrange an appointment at this location for Iowa HHS services; benefit income maintenance is handled by Buena Vista County HHS.Apply online
  • Social servicesIda County social services are provided through Woodbury County HHS.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 866-813-1731Website

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Mid-Sioux Opportunity Ida County Outreach Center

  401 Moorehead St, Ida Grove, IA 51445

  Help here

  • Community action servicesThe outreach center connects residents with food, energy, family, and other community support programs.
  Call 712-225-3322DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Public Health for Ida County

  701 E 2nd St, Ida Grove, IA 51445

  Help here

  • ImmunizationsThe clinic provides vaccines for eligible children and hepatitis B vaccines for adults.
  • Foot careThe clinic offers foot care for people who have trouble caring for their own feet.
  • Health information and referralsStaff provide health education, blood pressure checks, and referrals to local resources.
  Call 712-364-7311DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Ida County Environmental Health

  401 Moorehead St, Ida Grove, IA 51445

  Help here

  • Private well and septic helpThe office helps residents with private well samples, septic permits, and well construction permits.
  • Environmental health concernsResidents can contact the office about radon, rabies quarantines, and public health nuisance complaints.
  Call 712-364-2533DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Ida 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