Columbus Junction

Local offices in Columbus Junction

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

• Local office · City office

  Columbus Junction City Hall

  232 2nd Street, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  Help here

  • City government and utility billingContact City Hall with questions about city services and to pay your water bill.Apply online
  Call 319-728-7971DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Columbus Community Senior Center

  125 Walnut Street, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  Help here

  • Senior center and mealsOlder adults can visit the center and ask about congregate meals and home delivered meals.
  Call 319-728-3148DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Regional office

  Disability Services of the East Central Region at Columbus Junction Public Library

  232 2nd Street, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  Help here

  • Disability servicesResidents can meet with disability services staff at the library on the first and third Monday of each month.
  Call 319-430-6662DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Columbus Junction Public Library

  232 Second Street, Columbus Junction, IA 52738

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, use a computer, or join a class or program.Read more
  Call 319-728-7972DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Columbus Junction website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Columbus Junction

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

Offices for all of Louisa County

Columbus Junction is in Louisa County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Louisa County Community Services

  503 Franklin Street, Suite 1, Wapello, IA 52653

  Help here

  • General AssistanceEligible residents can apply for county help with basic needs.Apply online
  • Mental health and disability servicesThe office helps residents connect with mental health and disability services.Read more
  Call 319-523-5125DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Louisa County HHS office

  12635 County Road G56, Wapello, IA 52641

  Help here

  • HHS benefit programsResidents can contact the office about applying for Iowa HHS assistance programs; in-person service is by appointment.Apply online
  Call 563-263-9302DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Louisa County Public Health

  12635 County Road G56, Suite 103, Wapello, IA 52653

  Help here

  • Public health nursing and immunizationsCall or visit for public health nursing services, immunizations, and other health services.
  Call 319-523-3981DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on louisacountypublichealth.com

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Louisa County Clerk of Court

  Louisa County Courthouse, Wapello, IA 52653

  Help here

  • Court information and self-help resourcesResidents can contact the clerk about court matters and use Iowa’s online forms and self-help resources.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 319-523-4541DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Milestones Area Agency on Aging, Burlington Office

  509 Jefferson Street, Suite 320, Burlington, IA 52601

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact Milestones for help finding aging services in Louisa County.
  Call 319-752-5433DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Louisa County Veterans Service Office

  503 Franklin Street, Suite 2, Wapello, IA 52653

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and eligible surviving spouses can get help applying for county, state, and federal benefits.
  Call 319-527-6513DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Louisa 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