St. Lucas

Local offices in St. Lucas

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

• Utilities · City office

  St. Lucas Utilities

  101 W. Main Street, St. Lucas, IA 52166

  Help here

  • Utility servicesContact the city about utility services and billing.
  Call 319-415-8847DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  St. Lucas City Hall

  101 W. Main Street, St. Lucas, IA 52166

  Help here

  • City office helpContact the city office about city services, permits, and local government matters.
  Call 319-415-8847DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Nonprofit

  German American Museum, Library and Family History Center

  212 E. Main Street, St. Lucas, IA 52166

  Help here

  • Local history library and family history resourcesVisitors can use local history materials and learn about family history and the area's German American heritage.Read more
  Call 563-380-3361DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  St. Lucas Community Center

  Help here

  • Community center rentalResidents can request to rent the community center for a gathering or event.Apply online
  Call 319-415-8847Website

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

City of St. Lucas, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve St. Lucas

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

Offices for all of Fayette County

St. Lucas is in Fayette County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Fayette County DHS

  129 S. Vine, West Union, IA 52175

  Help here

  • Iowa HHS benefits and servicesVisit or contact the office for help with state health and human services programs.Apply online
  Call 563-422-5634DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  West Union WIC Clinic

  Zion Lutheran Church, 130 S. Washington Street, West Union, IA 52175

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and young children can get nutrition support, breastfeeding help, and food benefits.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 563-880-0941DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Iowa 211

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search online to find help with food, housing, health care, utilities, and other needs.Read more
  Call 800-244-7431Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Fayette County Public Health

  200 Jefferson St., West Union, IA 52175

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet health education, referrals, and help with disease prevention and community health concerns.
  Call 563-422-6267DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging, Decorah Office

  915 Short St., Suite 169, Decorah, IA 52101

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding meals, caregiver support, and services that help older adults stay independent.
  Call 800-779-8707DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Fayette County Veterans Affairs

  901 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 1, Oelwein, IA 50662

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help understanding and applying for available benefits.
  Call 319-283-3329DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Fayette 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