Emerson

Local offices in Emerson

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

• Utilities · City office

  Emerson City Utilities

  410 Manchester St, Emerson, IA 51533

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and recycling serviceContact City Hall about city water, sewer, and recycling service or utility payments.
  Call 712-824-7866DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Emerson City Hall

  410 Manchester St, Emerson, IA 51533

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpVisit or call City Hall for city questions, payments, and help with city paperwork.
  Call 712-824-7866DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Emerson Public Library

  701 Morton Ave, Emerson, IA 51533

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library for books, computers, internet, printing, and other library services.
  Call 712-824-7867DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Emerson Community Building

  711 Morton Ave, Emerson, IA 51533

  Help here

  • Community building reservationsCall City Hall to reserve the community building for a gathering.
  Call 712-824-7667DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Emerson, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Emerson

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

Offices for all of Mills County

Emerson is in Mills County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Mills County General Relief

  Help here

  • General reliefAsk about county assistance for residents who cannot meet basic needs.
  Call 712-527-9699Website

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

• State office

  Glenwood WIC Clinic - Pottawattamie County

  Grace United Methodist Church, 112 North Walnut Street, Glenwood, IA 51534

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and young children.
  Call 712-355-3645DirectionsWebsite

  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

  Mills & Fremont County Public Health

  403 Railroad Avenue, Glenwood, IA 51534

  Help here

  • Public health and nursing servicesGet vaccinations, health education, disease follow-up, and other nursing services.
  • Environmental healthGet help with well and septic permits, inspections, and related concerns.
  • Community health worker supportGet help finding health and community resources in Mills County.
  Call 712-527-9699DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on millscoia.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Connections Area Agency on Aging, Council Bluffs

  231 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA 51523

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact this agency for local aging services and support.
  Call 712-328-2540DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Mills County Veterans Affairs

  418 Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA 51534

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and handling related matters.
  Call 712-527-5621DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Mills 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