Merrill

Local offices in Merrill

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

• Utilities · City office

  Merrill Utility Billing

  608 Main St, Merrill, IA 51038

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, garbage, and landfill billingGet help with your quarterly city utility bill and payment questions.
  Call 712-938-2514DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Merrill City Hall

  608 Main St, Merrill, IA 51038

  Help here

  • City government informationAsk about city government, local services, or contact the mayor and council.
  Call 712-938-2514DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Merrill Public Library

  608 Main St, Merrill, IA 51038

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use online information, and join reading and learning activities.
  Call 712-938-2503DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Kissinger Community Center

  608 Main St, Merrill, IA 51038

  Help here

  • Community center rentalsAsk City Hall about reserving the center's ballroom, gym, or kitchen for an event.
  Call 712-938-2514DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Merrill website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Merrill

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

Offices for all of Plymouth County

Merrill is in Plymouth County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Iowa Health and Human Services, Plymouth County

  19 2nd Ave NW, LeMars, IA 51031

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesGet information about food, cash, child care, and other assistance programs.
  Call 712-737-2943DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · County office

  Plymouth County General Relief

  215 4th Ave SE, LeMars, IA 51031

  Help here

  • General reliefContact the county about general relief for people in need.
  Call 712-546-6100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 for help finding local food, housing, utility, health, and other support.
  Call 800-244-7431Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Floyd Valley Community Health

  1080 Holton Drive, Le Mars, IA 51031

  Help here

  • Public health and immunizationsGet immunizations and public health help for Plymouth County residents.
  • Home health careGet nursing and therapy care at home.
  Call 712-546-3335DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Connections Area Agency on Aging, Sioux City Office

  2301 Pierce Street, Sioux City, IA 51104

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for aging services and local referrals.
  Call 712-279-6900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Plymouth County Veteran Services

  215 4th Ave SE, Le Mars, IA 51031

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits, appeals, and military records.
  Call 712-546-7090DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Plymouth 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