Blakesburg

Local offices in Blakesburg

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

• Local office · City office

  Blakesburg City Hall

  101 E. State St., Blakesburg, IA 52536

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsContact City Hall for help with city services and utility questions.
  Call 641-938-2413DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Iowa DOT Driver's License Service Center, Ottumwa

  2849 N. Court Rd., Suite B, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • Driver's licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew an Iowa driver's license, permit, or ID card in person.Apply online
  Call 515-244-8725DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Blakesburg Public Library

  106 E. State St., Blakesburg, IA 52536

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use online resources, and find library events.
  Call 641-938-2834DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Blakesburg

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

Offices for all of Wapello County

Blakesburg is in Wapello County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Ottumwa WIC Clinic - American Home Finding

  333 Church Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportCall the clinic about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 641-680-4089DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Ottumwa Child Support Services

  127 E Main, Suite 100, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • Child support servicesContact the office for help with child support services.
  Call 641-682-8802DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Wapello County Health and Human Services

  120 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • Public assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with Iowa Health and Human Services assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 641-684-3900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Sieda Community Action Wapello County Outreach Center

  725 W Second St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • Community action programsContact the center about energy bill help, weatherization, food support, and other local programs.
  Call 641-682-8741DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Wapello County Public Health

  108 E Main St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • Vaccines and TB testsCall the office to schedule vaccines or a tuberculosis skin test.
  Call 641-682-5434DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Wapello County District Court

  101 West 4th Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501

  Help here

  • Court information and self-represented litigant resourcesContact the clerk for court information and use Iowa Courts resources for people representing themselves.Apply online
  Call 641-683-0060DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iowacourts.gov

Everything in Wapello 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