La Motte

Local offices in La Motte

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

• Local office · City office

  La Motte City Hall

  102 S Main Street, La Motte, IA 52054-0056

  Help here

  • City government helpContact the city about city government matters, permits, and other questions.
  Call 563-773-2260DirectionsWebsite

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

City of La Motte website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve La Motte

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

Job help near La Motte

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 La Motte. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Dubuque

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  18 miles away

  680 Main Street, 2nd Floor; NICC Town Clock Center for Professional Development, Dubuque, IA 52001-6818

  Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM M,T,Th,F: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Wed

  Call 563-556-5800DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Davenport

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  51 miles away

  1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite A, Davenport, IA 52807

  Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30pm M, Tu, Th, F; 9am - 4:30pm W

  Call 563-445-3200DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 7, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Cedar Rapids

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  59 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 Jackson County

La Motte is in Jackson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Jackson County General Assistance

  311 W. Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060

  Help here

  • Emergency assistanceEligible residents can apply for help with basic needs such as food, rent, and utilities.Apply online
  Call 563-652-1743DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Jackson County HHS

  311 Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060

  Help here

  • Public benefitsResidents can contact Iowa HHS about benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance; this location is served by the Dubuque County office and requires an appointment.Apply online
  Call 563-242-0573DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  WIC Clinic - Community Health Care in Maquoketa

  1019 Wesley Drive, Maquoketa, IA 52060

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women and children under five can get nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and monthly food benefits.Apply online
  Call 563-243-9329DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Jackson County Environmental Health

  201 W. Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060

  Help here

  • Well and wastewater servicesResidents can ask about private well permits, septic systems, water testing, and related health concerns.
  Call 563-652-1729DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Jackson County Mental Health

  311 W. Platt St., Maquoketa, IA 52060

  Help here

  • Mental health and disability servicesResidents can apply for Eastern Iowa mental health and disability services and get help finding support.
  Call 563-652-1743DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Iowa Judicial Branch Self-Help

  Help here

  • Court forms and self-help informationFind court forms and plain-language information for people representing themselves in court.
  Website

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

Everything in Jackson 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