Exira

Local offices in Exira

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Exira Community Center

  104 E Washington, Exira, IA 50076

  Help here

  • Congregate nutritionContact Elderbridge to ask about congregate nutrition services at the Exira Community Center.
  Call 866-468-7887DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Exira City Hall

  108 E Washington Street, Exira, IA 50076

  Help here

  • City services and questionsVisit or call the city clerk for help with city questions, records, and ordinances.
  • Utility bill paymentPay your city utility bill online or contact City Hall for help.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 712-268-2187DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Exira Public Library

  114 W Washington, Exira, IA 50076

  Help here

  • Library materials and informationBorrow books and other materials, use online resources, and find information about library events.
  Call 712-268-5489DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Exira website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Exira

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

Job help near Exira

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 Exira. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  IowaWORKS Center - Denison

  Also helps young people

  39 miles away

  504 Hwy 39 N, Denison, IA 51442

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

  Call 712-792-2685DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Creston

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  46 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

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Council Bluffs

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  300 West Broadway, Suite 13, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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

  Call 712-352-3480DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 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 Audubon County

Exira is in Audubon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsResidents can contact 211 to find local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.Apply online
  Call 800-244-7431Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Public health · County office

  Audubon County Public Health Nursing Service

  2002 State St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115

  Help here

  • Public health and home health servicesAsk about public health, home health, health teaching, and disease prevention services.
  Call 641-747-3972DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging

  512 N. Court St., Suite 1, Carroll, IA 51401

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact Elderbridge for aging services and referrals.
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Audubon County Veterans Affairs Office

  318 Leroy St #4, Audubon, IA 50025

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and records helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and obtaining military records.
  Call 712-563-3508DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Audubon County Emergency Management

  318 Leroy St #4, Audubon, IA 50025

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet information about county emergency plans and help preparing for or recovering from an emergency.
  Call 712-563-3483DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  Carroll IowaWORKS Center

  619 N Carroll Street, Carroll, IA 51401

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding jobs, training, and other employment services.
  Call 712-792-2685DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Audubon 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