Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Services for Iowans with disabilities to gain employment and provide economic support.
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The Library will be closed Thursday, November 28
The Library will be closed Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.
The Library will be closing early Wednesday, November 27
The Library will be closing at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Community Resources
Iowa Voter Registration
Register to vote online through the Iowa department of Transportation or print out a paper voter registration form.
Iowa Western Community College
English Language Learner classes for adults who are looking to learn and improve their English skills. In the classroom, we work on English – Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. These classes are open to speakers of any native language (other than English).
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IowaWORKS
As part of the American Job Centers network, the IowaWORKS office in Council Bluffs serves job seekers and businesses with a number of workforce needs. In-person and virtual services are available. Iowans both employed and unemployed can receive services to support their future career path!
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Joshua House
MICAH House
The mission of MICAH House is to provide a safe and nurturing environment with support services for those families and individuals who are experiencing the crisis of homelessness.
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MICAH House Career Closet
Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs & Section 8
New Visions Homeless Services
MOHM's Place Community Meal Site provides Breakfast (8 a.m. to 9 a.m.), Lunch (12 p.m. to 1 p.m.), Dinner (5 to 6 p.m.) daily.
New Visions Food Pantry is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for appointment (712-256-3940)
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New Visions Veterans Transitional Living Program
Transitional living programs for veterans to provide assistance with trauma recovery, PTSD, financial hardships, and otehr life events.
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Office of Deaf Services
The Office of Deaf Services provides a key link to services that help deaf and hard of hearing people succeed, including health, education, employment and justice. To do this we:
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Office of Ombudsman
The Office of Ombudsman serves as an independent and impartial agency to which citizens can air their grievances about government.
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Omaha / Council Bluffs Bridges Out of Poverty
Together, our goal is to help individuals and families realize their dreams and create a new story, and a compelling future. We empower under-resourced families to change their lives by discovering and overcoming barriers to success.
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Omaha VA Medical Center
Our Savior Lutheran Church Food & Pet Food Pantry
Food and Pet Food assistance for residents, income limits apply.
Call between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Thursdays for an appointment or between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Fridays (712-522-3522).
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Philip’s Cupboard
Offers non-perishable items such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, diapers, and paper products.
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Pottawattamie County Elections
Resource for residents of Pottawattamie County looking to learn how to vote, find their elected officials, learn about becoming a candidate, or find past or upcoming election information.
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Pottawattamie County General Assistance
Provides assistance for current month's rent, deposit for rent; utilities, medication, and burial costs. To be an agency of last resort.
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