Emmet County

Local offices in Emmet County

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

• State office

  Emmet County DHS

  220 S 1st Street, Estherville, IA 51334

  Help here

  • Benefits assistanceVisit or contact this office for help with Iowa Health and Human Services programs, including income maintenance benefits.
  Call 712-362-7237DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · Regional office

  WIC Clinic - Mid-Sioux Opportunity in Estherville

  3705 170th Street, Estherville, IA 51334

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant and postpartum women and children under five can get nutrition support and supplemental foods through WIC.
  Call 712-362-4502DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• Public health · County office

  Emmet County Public Health

  508 S 1st St, Estherville, IA 51334

  Help here

  • Public health servicesContact the county health department for local public health services.
  Call 712-362-2490DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Emmet County Clerk of Court

  609 1st Avenue North, Estherville, IA 51334

  Help here

  • Court and self-represented litigant informationContact the clerk for court records, case information, and help finding court resources for people representing themselves.Read more
  Call 712-362-3325DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging, Spencer Office

  714 10th Avenue East, Suite 1, Spencer, IA 51301

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact Elderbridge for aging services and support for older adults in Emmet County.
  Call 800-243-0678DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Emmet County Veterans Affairs

  508 S 1st St, Estherville, IA 51334

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help applying for veterans benefits and assistance with eligible needs such as rent, utilities, and burial costs.
  Call 712-362-7431DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Emmet County Emergency Management/911

  114 N 6th St, Suite 3, Estherville, IA 51334

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet local emergency alerts and information about hazards and storm reporting.
  Call 712-362-5702DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  IowaWORKS Spencer

  217 W 5th Street, Spencer, IA 51301

  Help here

  • Employment and workforce servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and workforce services at the IowaWORKS center serving Emmet County.
  Call 712-262-1971DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office · County office

  Emmet County Treasurer's Office Driver's License Services

  101 N 6th St, Estherville, IA 51334

  Help here

  • Driver's license servicesApply for or renew a driver's license by appointment at the county office.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Estherville Public Library

  613 Central Ave, Estherville, IA 51334

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections and electronic resources, including books, ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

Emmet County, Iowa website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Emmet County

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

Cities and towns in Emmet County

• Armstrong
• Dollivernot checked yet
• Estherville
• Gruvernot checked yet
• Ringstednot checked yet
• Wallingfordnot checked yet

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