Pomeroy

Local offices in Pomeroy

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

• Utilities · City office

  Pomeroy Water Department and Utility Billing

  Help here

  • Water, sewer, and solid waste billingContact the city to start utility service, ask about a bill, or get help with city water, sewer, and solid waste service.Read more
  Call 712-468-2203Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Pomeroy City Hall

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions for the city government.
  Call 712-468-2411Website

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

• Library · City office

  Pomeroy Public Library

  114 South Ontario Street, Pomeroy, IA 50575

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its online books, audiobooks, and other information resources.
  Call 712-468-2311DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Pomeroy, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pomeroy

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

Job help near Pomeroy

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 Pomeroy. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  IowaWORKS Center - Fort Dodge

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  330 1st Ave N, Suite G, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-5729

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

  Call 515-576-3131DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  IowaWorks Center - Spencer

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  47 miles away

  217 W 5th Street, Spencer, IA 51301-1087

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

  Call 712-262-1971DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 11, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  IowaWORKS Center - Denison

  Also helps young people

  50 miles away

  504 Hwy 39 N, Denison, IA 51442

  Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri; 9am - 4:30pm Wed

  Call 712-792-2685DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 19, 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 Calhoun County

Pomeroy is in Calhoun County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Calhoun County General Assistance

  515 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579

  Help here

  • Basic needs assistanceEligible residents can apply for help with rent, utility bills, and burial costs.
  Call 712-297-5292DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Calhoun County HHS

  515 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579

  Help here

  • State benefits and family servicesResidents can contact the office for help with Iowa HHS programs; visits are by appointment and served by the Webster County office.Apply online
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Rockwell City WIC Clinic

  501 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get nutrition support through the WIC clinic, which serves Calhoun County on the second Monday of each month.
  Call 712-297-8323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Iowa 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralsResidents can call 211 for free referrals to local food, housing, utility, health, and other support services.
  Call 866-813-1731Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211iowa.org

• Public health · County office

  Calhoun County Public Health

  501 Court Street, Rockwell City, IA 50579

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can get help with care coordination, environmental health, family and child health, immunizations, and disease prevention.
  Call 712-297-8323DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Agency on Aging, Fort Dodge Office

  308 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

  Help here

  • Aging services and supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact Elderbridge for help finding local aging services and support.
  Call 515-955-5244DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Calhoun 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