Ossian

Local offices in Ossian

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

• Utilities · City office

  Ossian Water, Sewer, and Maintenance

  106 W Brooks St, Ossian, IA 52161

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and utility billsGet help with city water and sewer services and pay a utility bill online.Apply online
  Call 563-532-9465DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Ossian Community Center

  123 West Main Street, Ossian, IA 52161

  Help here

  • Community center activitiesAttend community activities and older adult wellness programs at the community center.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Ossian Public Library

  123 West Main Street, Ossian, IA 52161

  Help here

  • Library resources and programsBorrow books, join programs, use a computer, or ask about other library services.Read more
  Call 563-532-9461DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Ossian City Hall

  123 West Main Street, Ossian, IA 52161

  Help here

  • City services and resident questionsContact the city clerk for help with city services and resident questions.
  Call 563-532-8939DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Ossian website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ossian

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

Job help near Ossian

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 Ossian. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  IowaWORKS Center - Postville Library

  Also helps young people

  11 miles away

  235 W. Tilden St, Postville, IA 52162

  Hours: Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30am

  Call 563-382-0457DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  IowaWORKS Center - Decorah

  Also helps young people

  11 miles away

  312 Winnebago Street, Suite A, Decorah, IA 52101

  Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm M-T-TH-F; 9:00am-4:30pm W

  Call 563-382-0457DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

• American Job Center

  Waterloo IowaWORKS

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  55 miles away

  3420 University Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701

  Hours: Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri 8:30 - 4:30pm, Wed 9:00-4:30pm

  Call 319-235-2123DirectionsWebsite

  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 Winneshiek County

Ossian is in Winneshiek County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · Regional office

  WIC Clinic - Visiting Nurse Association of Dubuque in Decorah

  1111 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women and children under five can get nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and monthly food benefits.
  Call 563-880-0941DirectionsWebsite

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

• Human services · State office

  Winneshiek County HHS

  607 Washington Street, Decorah, IA 52101

  Help here

  • Health and human servicesContact this office for help with Iowa HHS programs, including Medicaid and food assistance.Apply online
  Call 563-382-2928DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Winneshiek County Public Health

  305 Montgomery Street, Suite 3, Decorah, IA 52101

  Help here

  • Public health and home health careGet public health services, health testing, vaccines, and home health care.
  Call 563-382-4662DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Winneshiek County Clerk of Court

  201 West Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101

  Help here

  • Court servicesContact the Clerk of Court for help with court records, case information, and court procedures.
  Call 563-382-2469DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can ask about meals, case management, respite, and services that support independent living.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nei3a.org

• Veterans · County office

  Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs

  201 West Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101

  Help here

  • Veterans assistanceAsk about help and benefits for veterans and their families.
  Call 563-382-5786DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Winneshiek 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