| Advocacy |
| County Attorney |
(712) 845-4546 |
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Contact Person: Anne Beneke
139 N. 3rd Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Department of Human Services |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center |
(515) 955-2273
or
(888) 356-2006 |
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P.O. Box 173, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| Legal Services Corporation of Iowa |
(800) 392-0021 |
| Children and Families of Iowa |
(515) 573-2193 |
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1728 Central Ave, Ft Dodge, IA 50501 |
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| Behavior |
| Department of Human Services |
(877) 529-6873 |
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330 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| Pocahontas Home Care Aide Agency |
(712) 335-4587 |
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21 3rd Avenue NE Box F, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency #8 Office |
(712) 335-3588 |
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500 NW 6th St., Box #802, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Child Care |
| Department of Human Services |
(877) 529-6873 |
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330 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| Department of Human Services |
(712)335-3565 |
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23 3rd Ave NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574 |
| Childcare Resource & Referral |
(800) 999-5101 |
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611 N. West Street, Carroll, IA. 51401 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc. |
(800) 245-6151 |
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101 Robins Avenue, Box 519, Graettinger, IA. 51342 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc |
(712)335-3335 |
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17 3rd Ave NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574 |
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| Child Development |
| Pocahontas Home Care Aide Agency |
(712) 335-4587 |
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21 3rd Avenue NE Box F, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Co. Nursing & Health Service |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency #8 Office |
(712) 335-3588 |
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500 NW 6th St., Box #802, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Child Protection |
| Department of Human Services |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Local Law Enforcement |
SEE Corrections Section |
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| Child Support Recovery |
| Child Support Recovery Unit |
(888) 229-9223 |
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| Churches |
| Bethany Lutheran Church |
(712) 841-2181 |
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213 S. Harrison, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Bread of Life Church |
(712) 335-3711 |
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100 3rd Avenue NW, Pocahontas, IA.50574 |
| Christian Church – Disciples of Christ |
(712) 845-2455 |
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324 W. Section Road, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Eastside Church of Christ |
(712) 841-2249 |
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Byron & Olive Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Evangelical Covenant Church |
(712) 359-7706 |
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21822 600 St., Pomeroy, IA. 50575 |
| Faith Lutheran Church |
(712) 359-2352 |
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54953 290 Avenue, Palmer, IA. 50571 |
| Faith United Methodist Church |
(515) 373-6034 |
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111 SE. 2nd, Gilmore City, IA. 50541 |
| First Baptist Church |
(515) 373-6131 |
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205 South Gilmore Street, Gilmore City, IA. 50541 |
| First Lutheran Church |
(515) 373-6347 |
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202 S, Gilmore City, IA. 50541 |
Hope United Methodist Church
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752 Dean Street, Havelock, IA. 50546 |
(712) 776-2326 |
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202 Smith Street, Plover, IA. 50573 |
(712) 857-3428 |
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306 2nd Avenue NW. Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
(712) 335-3663 |
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
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(515) 373-6274 |
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202 SW 3, Gilmore City, IA. 50541 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Church |
(712) 288-6480 |
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Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Pocahontas Regular Baptist Church |
(712) 335-3191 |
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610 6th Avenue NW, Pocahontas, IA.50574 |
| Presbyterian Church |
(712) 335-4554 |
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300 NW 2nd Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic Church |
(712) 335-3242 |
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11 SW 2nd, Pocahontas, IA. |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church |
(712) 841-2254 |
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263 Ralston Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| St. John Lutheran Church |
(712) 359-2806 |
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29820 590th Street, Palmer, IA. 50571 |
| St. Margaret’s Church |
(712) 848-3820 |
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709 Locust Street, Rolfe, IA. 50581 |
| St. Paul Lutheran Church |
(712) 359-2407 |
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705 Henrietta Avenue, Palmer, IA. 50571 |
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
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(712) 848-3868 |
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301 Oak Street, Rolfe, IA. 50581 |
| St. Peter Lutheran Church |
(712) 335-4201 |
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600 2nd Avenue SW, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| United Church of Christ |
(712) 288-6470 |
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Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| United Methodist Church |
(712) 841-4476 |
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201 W. Main, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| United Methodist Church |
(712) 848-3888 |
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509 Elm Street, Rolfe, IA. 50581 |
| Winds of Fire Fellowship |
(712) 335-3640 |
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Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Clothing |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
(712) 841-2581 |
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250 Ralston Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
(712) 335-3335 |
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17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Corrections/Law Enforcement |
| Pocahontas County Sheriff |
(712) 335-3308 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Fonda Police Department |
(712) 288-4411 |
| Laurens Police Department |
(712) 841-4414 |
| Pocahontas Police Department |
(712) 335-3536 |
| Rolfe Police Department |
(712) 335-3308 |
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| Crisis Intervention |
| Children and Families of Iowa |
(515) 573-2193 |
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1728 Central Ave, Ft Dodge, IA 50501 |
| North Central Iowa Mental Health Cntr |
(515) 955-7171 |
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720 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| Department of Human Services |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Dentists |
| Bieri & Christensen |
(712) 841-4930 |
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111 W. Main, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Dennis Dahl |
(712) 335-3521 |
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608 NW 7th, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Dan Wernimont |
(712) 335-4132 |
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102 3rd Avenue NW, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Educational Services |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency #8 Office |
(712) 335-3588 |
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500 NW 6th St., Box #802, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas County Extension Service |
(712-335-3103) |
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305 N Main, Pocahontas, IA 50574 |
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| Employment/Unemployment |
| Iowa Workforce Development |
(712) 335-4244 |
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17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Environmental Health |
| Environmental Health Dept. |
(712) 335-3414 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Family Support |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency #8 Office |
(712) 335-3588 |
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500 NW 6th St., Box #802, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Community & Family Resources |
(712) 335-4585 |
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Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Home Care Aide Agency |
(712) 335-4587 |
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21 3rd Avenue NE Box F, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas County Nursing & Health Srvce |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Financial Assistance |
| Department of Human Service |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas County General Relief |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
(712) 335-3335 |
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17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Food/Nutrition |
| Department of Human Services |
(877) 529-6873 |
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330 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| ISU Extension |
(712) 335-3103 |
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305 N. Main Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
(712) 335-3335 |
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17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Food Pantries |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. |
(712) 335-3335 |
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17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA |
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| Health/Wellness |
| Pocahontas Home Care Aide Agency |
(712) 335-4587 |
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21 3rd Avenue NE Box F, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas County Hospital |
(712) 335-3501 |
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606 NW 7th Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas County Nursing & Health Srvce |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Hearing |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency |
(712) 732-2257 |
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824 Flindt Suite 105, Storm Lake, IA. 50588 |
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| Home Health Care |
| Pocahontas Hospital Home Health/Hospice |
(712) 335-3430 |
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606 NW 7th Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Home Care Aide Agency |
(712) 335-4587 |
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21 3rd Avenue NE Box F, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Co. Nursing & Health Service |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Hospital |
| Pocahontas Community Hospital |
(712) 335-3501 |
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606 NW 7th Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Home Health/Hospice |
(712) 335-3430 |
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606 NW 7th Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Comm. Hospital Ambulance |
(712) 335-4422 |
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| Housing |
| Mid-Iowa Regional Housing Authority |
(515) 955-8344 |
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1814 Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
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| Immunizations |
| Pocahontas Nursing & Health Service |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Local Physicians |
SEE Medical Section |
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| Iowa Concern Hotline |
| Financial, Personal, & Legal Counseling |
(800) 447-1985 |
| Department of Human Services |
(877) 529-6873 |
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| Iowa State University Extension |
| ISU Extension – Pocahontas County |
(712) 335-3103 |
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305 North Main Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Lending Institution Banks |
| Citizens State Bank |
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200 North Main, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
(712) 335-3322 |
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601 West Elm Avenue, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
(712) 335-4588 |
| First Community Bank |
(712) 288-4421 |
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212 Main Street, Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Meta Bank |
(712) 841-2588 |
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104 North 3rd, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Laurens State Bank |
(712) 845-2627 |
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102 South 3rd, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Pocahontas State Bank |
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528 Hanson, Palmer, IA. 500574 |
(712) 359-2297 |
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11 West Elm Avenue, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
(712) 335-3526 |
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233 North Main, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
(712) 335-3567 |
| Rolfe State Bank |
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202 West Elm Avenue, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
(712) 335-3200 |
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316 Garfield St, Rolfe, IA 50581 |
(712) 848-3480 |
| Bank Iowa |
(515) 373-6244 |
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106 SE C Ave. Gilmore City, IA 50541 |
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| Medical |
| Pocahontas Cnty General Relief-Veterans |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574 |
| Pocahontas Nursing & Health Service |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Department of Human Services |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Trimark Physicians |
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608 NW 7 Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
(712) 335-5632 |
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307 Hwy. 10 West, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
(712) 841-4516 |
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101 S Main, Fonda, IA 50540 |
(712) 288-4426 |
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| Mental Health |
| Children and Families of Iowa |
(515) 573-2193 |
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1728 Central Ave, Ft Dodge, IA 50501 |
| North Central Mental Health Center |
(515) 955-7171 |
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720 Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| Pocahontas County CPC |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Seasons Center |
(712) 335-3866 |
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201 1st Avenue SW, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Nursing |
| Pocahontas Cnty Nursing & Health Srvce |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Nursing Homes |
| Fonda Nursing & Rehabilitation Center |
(712) 288-4441 |
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607 Queen, Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Hovenden Memorial Good Semaritan |
(712) 845-4915 |
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304 East Veteran’s Road, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Pocahontas Manor Care Center |
(712) 335-3386 |
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700 NW 7th, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Rolfe Care Center |
(712) 848-3351 |
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303 2nd Street, Rolfe, IA. 50581 |
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| Occupational Therapy |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency #8 Office |
(712) 335-3588 |
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500 NW 6th St., Box #802, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Parent Education |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency |
(712) 335-3588 |
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202 1st Avenue SW Box 196, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Iowa Central Community College |
(800) 362-2793 |
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330 Avenue M, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| ISU Extension |
(712) 335-3103 |
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305 N. Main Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Parent Support |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency |
(712) 335-3588 |
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202 1st Avenue SW Box 196, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Home Care Aide Agency |
(712) 335-4587 |
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21 3rd Avenue NE Box F, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Nursing & Health Service |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Pharmacies |
| Pocahontas Pharmacy |
(712) 335-3119 |
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701 West Elm Avenue, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Ressler Drug Company |
(712) 845-4374 |
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101 North 3rd Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
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| Physical Therapy |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency |
(712) 732-2257 |
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824 Flint Suite 105, Storm Lake, IA. 50588 |
| Pocahontas Community Hospital |
(712) 335-3501 |
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| Pregnancy |
| Community Opportunities Incorporated |
(800) 642-6330 ext. 311 |
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603 West 8th Street, Carroll, IA. 51401 |
| Pocahontas Home Care Aide Agency |
(712) 335-4587 |
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21 3rd Avenue NE Box F, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Cnty Nursing & Health Srvce |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
(800) 245-6151 |
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17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Preschools |
| Beanstalk Preschool (4 yr. olds) |
(712) 288-4465 |
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Fifth & Main, Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Kids Corner (3 & 4 yr. olds) |
(712) 841-5437 |
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403 West Main Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
Laurens Marathon Early Childhood
Program
(4 & 5 yr. olds) |
(712) 841-5000 |
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300 W. Garfield, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Upper Des Moines Headstart (3, 4, 5 yr.) |
(800) 245-6151 |
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101 Robins Avenue, Graettinger, IA. 51342 |
| Pocahontas Area All-Start Preschool (4yr.) |
(712) 335-4025 |
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202 1st Avenue SW, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pomeroy/Palmer Preschool (4 yr. Olds) |
(712) 468-2838 |
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60580 190th Avenue, Pomeroy, IA. 50575 |
Pocahontas Area Early Childhood
Special Education |
(712) 335-4025 |
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202 1st Avenue SW, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Recreation/Leisure |
| Fonda Golf Course |
(712) 288-6419 |
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Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Fonda Library |
(712) 288-4466 |
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Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Fonda Swimming Pool |
(712) 288-6301 |
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Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Gilmore City Public Library |
(712) 373-6562 |
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308 South Gilmore Street, Gilmore, IA. 50541 |
| Laurens Golf & Country Club |
(712) 841-2287 |
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Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Laurens Public Library |
(712) 841-4612 |
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273 N. 3rd Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Laurens Swimming Pool |
(712) 841-4772 |
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250 Lake Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
| Palmer Library |
(712) 359-2296 |
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502 Hanson Avenue, Palmer, IA. 50571 |
| Plover Library |
(712) 857-3532 |
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301 Main Street, Plover, IA. 50573 |
| Pocahontas County Conservation |
(712) 335-4395 |
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702 NW 7th Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Public Library |
(712) 335-4471 |
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14 2nd Avenue NW, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Swimming Pool |
(712) 335-3424 |
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30 Court Square, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Rolfe Library |
(712) 848-3143 |
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321 Garfield Street, Rolfe, IA. 50581 |
| Rolfe Swimming Pool |
(712) 848-3500 |
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506 4th Street, Rolfe, IA. 50581 |
| Varina Library |
(712) 288-6233 |
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| Respite Care |
| Department of Human Services |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Schools |
| Gilmore City Bradgate School |
(515) 373-6124 |
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402 SE East St, Gilmore City, IA |
| Laurens-Marathon School |
(712) 841-5000 |
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300 W. Garfield, Laurens, IA. |
| Newell-Fonda Community School |
(712) 288-4445 |
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Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Pocahontas Area Community School |
(712) 335-4311 |
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202 1st Avenue SW, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Catholic School |
(712) 335-3603 |
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305 SW 3rd, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pomeroy-Palmer Consolidated School |
(712) 468-2268 |
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202 East Harrison Street, Pomeroy, IA. 50575 |
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| Senior Citizen Services |
| Congregate Meals: |
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| Laurens City Hall |
(712)841-2577 |
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272 N 3rd St, Laurens IA 50554 |
| Havelock (M-W-F) |
(712)841-2577 or (712)776-2698 |
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Hope United Meth Church, Havelock, IA 50546 |
| Hinde Community Center |
(712)335-3937 |
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20 SW 1st St, Pocahontas, IA 50574 |
| Senior Citizens Meal Site |
(712) 288-6455 |
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Fonda, IA. 50540 |
| Iowa Work Force Development Center |
(712) 335-4244 |
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17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Co. Nursing & Health Service |
(712) 335-4142 |
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Courthouse, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Home Care Aide Agency |
(712) 335-4587 |
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213 rd Avenue NE Box F, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Substance Abuse |
| Community & Family Resources |
(712) 576-7261 |
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726 S. 17th Street, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| Trinity Regional Hospital |
(515) 573-7378 |
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Contact: Recovery Center |
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802 S. Kenyon Road, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
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| Transportation |
| Department of Human Service |
(877) 529-6873 |
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330 1st Avenue North, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| Pocahontas County General Relief |
(712) 335-3565 |
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23 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Pocahontas Transit |
(712) 335-3704 |
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20 SW 3rd Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Victim Services |
| Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Cntr. |
(515) 955-2273 |
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P.O. Box 173, Fort Dodge, IA. 50501 |
| Children and Families of Iowa |
(515) 573-2193 |
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1728 Central Ave, Ft Dodge, IA 50501 |
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| Vision |
| Dr. Steve Roberts, Optometrist |
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204 South 3rd Street, Laurens, IA. 50554 |
(712) 845-4308 |
| |
15 3rd Avenue NW, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
(712) 335-4308 |
| Dr. Sinek and Radig, Sinek Vision Clinic |
(712) 335-3298 |
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203 N. Main Street, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
| Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency |
(712) 335-3588 |
| |
202 1st Avenue SW Box 196, Pocahontas, IA. 50574 |
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| Vocational |
| Iowa Workforce Development Center |
(712) 335-4244 |
| |
17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
(712) 841-2581 |
| |
250 Ralston Street, Laurens, IA 50554 |
| Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
(712) 335-3335 |
| |
17 3rd Avenue NE, Pocahontas, IA 50574 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation |
(712) 732-6548 |
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824 Flindt Drive, Storm Lake, IA 50588 |
Elizabeth Stanek
