Garwin

Local offices in Garwin

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

• Local office · City office

  Garwin City Hall

  208 Main St., Garwin, IA 50632

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city about local government questions and public records requests.Read more
  • Water utility billingPay your city water bill or ask the city about water service and billing.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 641-499-2307DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Garwin Public Library

  308 4th St., Garwin, IA 50632

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the public library to use its collection and search its catalog.
  Call 641-499-2024DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Garwin Community Shelter House

  618 3rd St., Garwin, IA 50632

  Help here

  • Community meeting spaceResidents can reserve the shelter house for community gatherings.
  Call 641-499-2307DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Garwin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Garwin

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

Job help near Garwin

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 Garwin. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Marshalltown

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 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

• American Job Center

  Waterloo IowaWORKS

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 miles away

  3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701

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

  Call 319-235-2123DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Cedar Rapids

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  1025 Kirkwood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

  Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 Mon., Tues., Thurs and Fri; 9am to 4:30pm Wed.

  Call 319-365-9474DirectionsWebsite

  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 Tama County

Garwin is in Tama County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · Nonprofit

  WIC Clinic, Mid-Iowa Community Action in Tama

  105 S. State St., Tama, IA 52339

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women and young children can get nutrition support and supplemental food.Apply online
  Call 641-752-7162DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Marshalltown Child Support Services

  101 Iowa Ave. W., Suite 400, Marshalltown, IA 50158

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help applying for or managing child support services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 641-753-6408DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Tama County HHS

  By appointment only, 129 W. High St., Toledo, IA 52342

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceResidents can get help with food assistance, cash assistance, and other HHS benefits.Apply online
  Call 641-472-4746DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Tama County Public Health & Home Care

  129 W. High St., Toledo, IA 52342

  Help here

  • Public health and home careResidents can ask about health services, home care, maternal and child health, and environmental health.
  Call 641-484-4788DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging

  3840 W. 9th St., Waterloo, IA 50702

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can get help finding services and support.
  Call 800-779-8707DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org

• Veterans · County office

  Tama County Veterans Affairs

  219 W. High St., Toledo, IA 52342

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceVeterans and their families can ask for help with benefits, service records, and transportation.
  Call 641-484-3160DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Tama 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