Ogden

Local offices in Ogden

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

• Utilities · City office

  Ogden Municipal Utilities

  201 NW 3rd St, Ogden, IA 50212

  Help here

  • Electric and water service and billingContact the utility office to manage electric or water service and pay your bill.Apply online
  Call 515-275-2437DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Leonard A. Good Community Library

  208 W Mulberry St, Ogden, IA 50212

  Help here

  • Library cards, books, and electronic resourcesGet a library card to borrow books and use electronic resources.
  Call 515-275-4550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Ogden City Hall

  513 W Walnut St, Ogden, IA 50212

  Help here

  • City services and informationContact City Hall for help with city services, staff, and community facility reservations.
  Call 515-275-2917DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Leonard Good Community Center

  114 SW 8th St, Ogden, IA 50212

  Help here

  • Community center reservationsAsk City Hall to reserve rooms at the community center for a group or event.
  Call 515-275-2917DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Ogden, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ogden

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

Offices for all of Boone County

Ogden is in Boone County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Boone County Community Services

  900 W. 3rd St., Boone, IA 50036

  Help here

  • General assistanceApply for county help with basic needs when you cannot meet an urgent expense another way.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 515-433-0593DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Boone County HHS

  900 W. 3rd St., Boone, IA 50036 (by appointment only; served by Story County office)

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and medical assistanceContact Iowa HHS for help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs serving Boone County.Apply online
  Call 515-292-2035DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Central Iowa Regional Housing Authority

  1201 SE Gateway Drive, Grimes, IA 50111

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceAsk about housing vouchers and income-based rental homes.Apply online
  Call 515-986-1882DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Boone County Public Health

  105 S. Marshall St., Boone, IA 50036

  Help here

  • WICAsk the public health department about WIC nutrition support for eligible families.
  Call 515-432-1127DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Boone County Clerk of Court

  201 State St., Boone, IA 50036

  Help here

  • Court self-help resourcesFind court forms and basic procedure information for people representing themselves.Read more
  Call 515-433-0561DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Aging Resources of Central Iowa

  5838 Grand Avenue, Suite 106, Des Moines, IA 50312

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportContact the agency for local support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 515-255-1310DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agingresources.com

Everything in Boone 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