Duncombe

Local offices in Duncombe

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

• Local office · City office

  Duncombe City Hall

  421 Main Street, Duncombe, IA 50532

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall to ask about city services, start water or sewer service, pay utility bills, or discuss a bill.Read more
  Call 515-543-5716DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofduncombe.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Duncombe Community Center and Tornado Shelter

  510 Folger Street, Duncombe, IA

  Help here

  • Community events and fitnessAttend community activities or the twice-weekly fitness class for seniors.
  Call 515-543-5716DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofduncombe.com

• Library · City office

  Duncombe Public Library

  621 Prince Street, Duncombe, IA

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, or join library programs.
  Call 515-543-4646DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofduncombe.com

City of Duncombe website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Duncombe

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

Job help near Duncombe

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 Duncombe. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Fort Dodge

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  10 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 - Mason City

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  61 miles away

  600 South Pierce Avenue, Mason City, IA 50401

  Hours: Mon, Tue, Th, Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm

  Call 641-422-1524DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Marshalltown

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  64 miles away

  Southgate Plaza- 101 Iowa Avenue West, Suite 200, Marshalltown, IA 50158

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

  Call 641-754-1400DirectionsWebsite

  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 Webster County

Duncombe is in Webster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Webster Outreach

  704 Central Ave, Second Floor, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • Food supportVisit the Webster Outreach office for food pantry programs and other food help.
  • Energy and housing helpAsk about help with heating bills, weatherization, crisis energy needs, and housing programs.
  • Family programsAsk about family support programs for children and parents.
  Call 515-576-7774DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Fort Dodge WIC Clinic

  723 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers food support, nutrition help, and referrals for eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children.
  Call 515-574-3802DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Webster County Iowa HHS Office

  330 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • SNAP and cash assistanceApply for food or cash benefits at the local Iowa HHS office.Apply onlineRead more
  • Medical assistanceAsk the local office for help with Medicaid applications and coverage.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 515-955-6353DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Webster County Health Department

  723 1st Ave S, Suite 220, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • Public health servicesVisit for public health services, health screenings, and clinic care.
  Call 515-573-4107DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Agency on Aging, Fort Dodge Office

  308 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and family caregivers.Read more
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Iowa 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search Iowa 211 to find local help with basic needs and community services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

Everything in Webster 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