Dawson

Local offices in Dawson

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

• Local office · City office

  Dawson City Hall

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsCall the city for help with city services or utility questions.
  Call 515-428-8397Website

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Dawson

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

Job help near Dawson

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 Dawson. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Des Moines

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  38 miles away

  200 Army Post Road, Suite 44, Des Moines, IA 50315

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

  Call 515-281-9619DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Fort Dodge

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  46 miles away

  330 1st Ave N, Suite G, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-5729

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

  Call 515-576-3131DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Creston

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  215 North Elm, Creston, IA 50801

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

  Call 641-782-2119DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 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 Dallas County

Dawson is in Dallas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Dallas County DHS

  25747 N Avenue, Suite A, Adel, IA 50003

  Help here

  • Benefits and human servicesResidents can contact this state office about human services and benefits serving Dallas County.
  Call 515-993-5817DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Regional office

  Perry WIC Clinic - Broadlawns

  Dallas County Hospital, 610 10th Street, Perry, IA 50220

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children under age five.Apply online
  Call 515-216-5191DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Public health · County office

  Dallas County Health Department

  25747 N Avenue, Suite C, Adel, IA 50003

  Help here

  • Health navigationHealth navigators help residents connect with health and community resources and complete related paperwork.
  • Public health servicesThe department provides public health programs and helps residents find local health services.Read more
  Call 800-811-7565DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Resources of Central Iowa

  5835 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50312

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and assistanceStaff connect older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with services and support.Read more
  Call 515-255-1310DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Dallas County Veterans Affairs

  800 Court Street, Room 230, Adel, IA 50003

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans Affairs helps veterans and their dependents apply for federal, state, and county benefits.
  Call 515-993-5809DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Dallas 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