Lost Nation

Local offices in Lost Nation

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

• Local office · City office

  Lost Nation City Hall

  410 Main St., Lost Nation, IA 52254

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact the city about local government services and city business.
  Call 563-678-2114DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Lost Nation Public Library

  410 Main St., Lost Nation, IA 52254

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use digital resources, or get job help.
  Call 563-678-2114DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Lost Nation website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lost Nation

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

Job help near Lost Nation

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 Lost Nation. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Davenport

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  32 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 - Dubuque

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  40 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 - Iowa City (Satellite)

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  42 miles away

  1700 South 1st Avenue, Suite 11B, Iowa City, IA 52240-6036

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

  Call 319-351-1035DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 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 Clinton County

Lost Nation is in Clinton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Clinton County HHS

  121 6th Ave. S., Suite 200, Clinton, IA 52732

  Help here

  • Public assistance applicationsVisit or contact the office for help with Iowa assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 563-242-0573DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Clinton WIC Clinic, Community Health Care

  925 S. 4th St., Clinton, IA 52732

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
  Call 563-336-3000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Clinton County Health Department

  226 11th St., DeWitt, IA 52742

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the department for public health information, health education, and local health services.
  Call 563-242-7165DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncounty-ia.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Milestones Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportContact the agency for information and support for older adults and family caregivers.
  Call 855-410-6222Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Clinton County Veterans Services

  1900 N. 3rd St., Clinton, IA 52733

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
  Call 563-242-1151DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on clintoncounty-ia.gov

Everything in Clinton 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