Wellsburg

Local offices in Wellsburg

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

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Iowa

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other needs.
  Call 866-813-1731Website

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

• Utilities · City office

  Wellsburg City Hall and City Clerk

  515 N Adams St, Wellsburg, IA 50680

  Help here

  • City services and recordsAsk city staff about city services, public records, permits, or contacting the City Council.
  • Utility billingPay a city utility bill or ask the City Clerk about payment options.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 641-869-3342DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wellsburgiowa.net

• Library · City office

  Wellsburg Public Library

  411 N Adams, Wellsburg, IA 50680

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books, or use the library's online resources.
  Call 641-869-5234DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Wellsburg, Iowa website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wellsburg

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

Offices for all of Grundy County

Wellsburg is in Grundy County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Grundy County General Assistance

  706 H Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638

  Help here

  • Emergency and general reliefAsk about help with food, rent, clothing, transportation, utilities, medical care, or burial costs.
  Call 319-824-6779DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Grundy County HHS Office

  704 H Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638

  Help here

  • Social servicesAsk about state social services and how to get help with an application; visits are by appointment.Apply online
  Call 319-291-2441DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Operation Threshold Grundy County Office

  1606 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638

  Help here

  • Community action servicesAsk about local help with energy costs and other community support programs.
  • WICContact the clinic to ask about nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
  Call 319-824-3460DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Grundy County Public Health

  706 H Avenue, Suite 2, Grundy Center, IA 50638

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services and health information.
  Call 319-824-6312DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging

  3840 W. 9th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet help finding services that support older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities.
  Call 800-779-8707DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Grundy County Veterans Affairs

  706 H Avenue, Suite 3, Grundy Center, IA 50638

  Help here

  • Veterans servicesGet help connecting with veterans benefits and services.
  Call 319-825-4952DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Grundy 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