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Provides engineering and design of County roadway projects, including local resurfacing and bridge replacement. The division is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the County Secondary Road System, including ditch cleaning, roadway surface repairs, bridge and culvert repairs, and snow removal.

Offers, as resources allow, to help refugees and asylees reach economic self-sufficiency and to them with any problems, interests and concerns they may have. The Bureau of Refugee Services works to serve as a central clearinghouse in order to refer refugees and asylees to any resource necessary and available to them. The Bureau is the service agency for all refugees enrolled in FIP, the state welfare reform program. Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for “Jump Start” training specially designed to help English Language Learners.

Supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in achieving financial independence.

Assists with accessing benefits, gaining skills, and advancing employment goals, ultimately helping families reduce dependency on their abusers.

Helps eligible low-income customers save money by conserving energy. Energy education is incorporated in each step of the weatherization process to explain how the measures performed will help our customers save energy.

Educational information offered related to disaster preparedness and recovery, beef cattle production, and cropping and water systems.

Educational information offered related to disaster preparedness and recovery, beef cattle production, and cropping and water systems.

Educational information offered related to disaster preparedness and recovery, beef cattle production, and cropping and water systems.

Offers student free bus rides on all fixed routes operated by Cedar Rapids Transit. Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) high school students, and Coe College, and Kirkwood Community College students will need to show their student ID. CRCSD middle and high school students are required to show ID. Elementary students are not required to show ID.

Provides nonperishable food items to those in need. Some locations may deliver food and others may direct callers to nearby food pantries. Many have personal grooming supplies and hygiene items available as well. Also provides referrals if additional help is needed.

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents. Must have an honorable or under honorable conditions discharge from active duty or wartime service. Must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Merrick County.

State level services (do not require wartime service) assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, and educational benefits.

Can also provide information regarding burial benefits, home purchase/mortgage refinance and veteran health insurance.

Services which enable persons with disabilities to acquire the skills necessary for independent living.

Barrier Removal and Information Center offers consultations to consumers, builders, businesses and organizations to increase accessibility within the home and community. Modifications to homes include redesigning living areas, and installing outside ramps and grab bars. In addition, grant assistance is offered to income- and geographically-eligible persons with disabilities.

Center for Independent Living services include information and referral, independent living skills training, financial benefits counseling, and awareness training for the general public and organizations regarding disability issues. In addition, the Center assists clients in the development and implementation of independent living plans in the following areas: home and financial management; social skills; sexuality; consumer and legal rights; peer counseling; equipment loan, repair and rental; and individual and systems advocacy.