Keokuk
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Local offices in Keokuk
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Lee County DHS South
307 Bank Street, Keokuk, IA 52632
Help here
- State benefits and human servicesContact this Iowa HHS office for help with state benefits and human services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Utilities · City office
Keokuk Municipal Waterworks
20 N. 4th St., Keokuk, IA 52632
Help here
- Water service and billingContact Waterworks to start or manage water service and pay your water bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on keowater.com
Local office · City office
Keokuk City Hall
501 Main Street, Keokuk, IA 52632
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for city clerk and other administrative services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofkeokuk.org
Older adults · Regional office
Heritage Senior Center
508 Main Street, Keokuk, IA
Help here
- Senior center activitiesOlder adults can visit the center for local senior activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on milestonesaaa.org
Library · City office
Keokuk Public Library
210 N. 5th Street, Keokuk, IA 52632
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials and use library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on keokuklibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Keokuk
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of Iowa
2220 E. 17th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Iowa Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Community Action of Southeast Iowa
2850 Mt. Pleasant St., Suite 108, Burlington, IA 52601
Listed on hhs.iowa.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lee County
Keokuk is in Lee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Lee County DHS North
933 Avenue H, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Help here
- Iowa benefits assistanceVisit the local Iowa HHS office for help with state benefit programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hhs.iowa.gov
Public health · County office
Lee County Health Department
5001 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Help here
- Public health servicesThe department provides public health nursing, health education, environmental health services, and other support to county residents.
- WICWIC provides nutrition education and eligible foods for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecountyiowa.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lee County Emergency Medical Services
315 South Main Street, Donnellson, IA 52625
Help here
- Ambulance service informationLee County EMS provides ambulance response and transport for county residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecounty.iowa.gov
Veterans · County office
Lee County Veterans Affairs
220 South 7th Street, Building 1, Montrose, IA 52639
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their families apply for county, state, and federal benefits, including disability claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Lee County Emergency Management Agency
315 South Main Street, Donnellson, IA 52625
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe agency helps residents prepare for emergencies and shares information about response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on leecounty.org
Jobs and training · State office
IowaWORKS Burlington
550 South Gear Avenue, Suite 35, West Burlington, IA 52655
Help here
- Job search and career helpThe IowaWORKS center offers career planning and help with finding work.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforce.iowa.gov
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
Talk to a person
- 211 Iowa
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-813-1731 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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