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Platte County Offices

2610 14th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

County level services include the following: County Veterans’ Aid Fund (CVA) to meet immediate emergency financial needs; flag holders for placement on the grave of every veteran buried in Platte County; mapping each veteran’s grave in all of the Platte County Cemeteries; assist eligible veterans with completion and filing of Homestead Exemption forms; enrollment of new veterans to Platte County; filing discharges (DD214’s) for local veterans; assisting retired veterans with benefits, such as health care services and insurance benefits; assisting bereaved dependents of deceased veterans with burial benefits, headstone applications, claims for veterans life insurance policies; filing necessary paperwork for educational benefits for veterans and/or their dependents; assist eligible veterans with applications for VA Home Loans.

State level services do not require wartime service and include the following: Nebraska Veterans’ Aid Fund (NVA) for unforeseen emergency financial need; waiver of tuition for state college/university cost to qualified dependents; discharges and replacement of lost military service records (DD-214); grave registration and report of grave location for veterans buried in the state; complete application for residency in a Veterans Home; filing for Hunt and Fish Permits for qualified veterans (age 64 or 50% or greater VA disability; Nebraska Veterans’ Driver’s License and License Plate Registry.

Federal level services provide and/or complete Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to: Service Connected Disability Compensation, appeals of VA Claim Decisions; non-service connected pensions for veterans or widowers; education and vocational rehabilitation, including GI Bill and disability retraining; life insurance, VGLI/NSLI or disability; burial benefits including grave marker application and burial allowance assistance; VA Home Loan Programs; residential improvement for the handicapped; enrollment in VA Health Care; VA Medical Center inpatient and outpatient services; Long Term Nursing Home Care for veterans rated at 70% or higher; military records, discharge upgrades, and location of service and medical records; military medals replacement; military retirement benefits (20 plus years); dependent and survivors benefits; Reserve and National Guard benefits.

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Wayne County Veteran Service Office

510 Pearl Street, Wayne, NE 68787

County level services include providing 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 Wayne County.

State level services do not require wartime service; completes applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, waivers of tuition.

Federal level services include providing and/or completing Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Keith County Offices

511 North Spruce Street, Ogallala, NE 69153

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 Keith County. Issue Bronze flag holders for Keith County Veterans grave sites.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, 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 death pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones/medallions, educational benefits, home loans, life insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Mills County Veteran Service Office

602 South Locust Street, Glenwood, IA 51534

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 of Mills County for the past one year.

State level services (do not require wartime service) assist in completing applications for the Iowa Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Iowa 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, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Greene County Offices

114 North Chestnut Street, Jefferson, IA 50129

Provides assistance to all eligible Veterans discharged from active military service under honorable conditions and/or their family members in applying for federal benefits and other Veteran’s aid. VA benefits and services include Disability benefits, education and training services, home loans, burial benefits, dependents’ and survivors’ benefits, life insurance, and healthcare assistance.

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Butler County Offices

451 North 5th Street, David City, NE 68632

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

State level services do not require war time service and provide assistance in the following areas: completes applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provides and/or completes veteran administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones, educational benefits, home loans, and insurance.

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Story County Community Housing Corporation

130 South Sheldon Avenue, Suite 307, Ames, IA 50014

Offers affordable housing options and rental and home ownership opportunities to low-income families and individuals. 

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Madison County Veteran Services - Nebraska

1305 South 13th Street, Suite 200, Norfolk, NE 68701

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 Madison County. Issue Bronze flag holders for Madison County Veterans grave sites.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, 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 death pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones/medallions, educational benefits, home loans, life insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Wright County Offices

115 North Main Street, Clarion, IA 50525
Economic Development Department offers a program that loans up to ten percent of purchase price with maximum of eight thousand dollars. Funds can be used for down payments and closing costs.

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Veterans Affairs Regional Office

Neal Smith Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Room 977, Des Moines, IA 50309
Offers disability compensation, retirement benefits and pension payments, rehabilitation benefits, guaranteed home loans, information and claims assistance for all VA benefits.

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Red Willow and Furnas County Veteran Services

322 Norris Avenue, Suite 3, Mc Cook, NE 69001

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 the county. State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; 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, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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USDA Rural Development - Princeton Service Center

312 East Backbone Road, Suite 1, Princeton, IL 61356

Provides programs to build or improve housing, essential community facilities, and support business financing in rural areas of Illinois.

Programs available:

- Single-Family Housing Programs: Direct loans or loan guarantees for low- and moderate-income rural families for mortgages and home repairs. Additionally, grants are available for health and safety repairs for individuals over 62.

- Multi-Family Housing Programs: Loans for affordable rental housing for very-low- to moderate-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Funds may also be used to buy or improve land and provide necessary facilities such as water and waste disposal systems. Rent assistance is available for rural residents.

- Community Facilities Programs: Loans, grants, and loan guarantees for essential community facilities in rural areas, with priority given to health care, education, and public safety projects.

- Business Financing Programs: Financial support, including loans and grants, for individuals or groups seeking to establish or expand businesses in rural areas.

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Polk County Offices

Courthouse Square, 400 Hawkeye Street, Osceola, NE 68651

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 Polk County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assists in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, 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, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Valley County Offices

125 South 15th Street, Ord, NE 68862
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 Valley County. State level services do not require wartime service.  Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes; 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, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Morrill County Offices

606 L Street, Bridgeport, NE 69336

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 Morrill County. Issue Bronze flag holders for Morrill County Veterans grave sites.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, 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 death pension, burial allowance, grave markers/headstones/medallions, educational benefits, home loans, life insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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US Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office

3800 Village Drive, Lincoln, NE 68516

Provides information and assistance for veterans and eligible dependents in filing applications for benefits through the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Federal level services provides and/or completes Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to:

- Service connected compensation.

- Disability pension.

- Widow's pension.

- Burial allowance.

- Grave markers/headstones.

- Educational benefits.

- Home loans.

- Insurance.

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USDA Rural Development - Area 1

840 Brooks Road, Iowa Falls, IA 50126

Offers Single Family Housing Programs. These programs provide home ownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income rural Americans through several loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs. Also makes funding available to individuals to finance vital improvements necessary to make their homes decent, safe, and sanitary.

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USDA Rural Development - Illinois

2118 West Park Court, Suite A, Champaign, IL 61821

Provides programs to build or improve housing, essential community facilities, and support business financing in rural areas of Illinois.

Programs available:

- Single-Family Housing Programs: Direct loans or loan guarantees for low- and moderate-income rural families for mortgages and home repairs. Additionally, grants are available for health and safety repairs for individuals over 62.

- Multi-Family Housing Programs: Loans for affordable rental housing for very-low- to moderate-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Funds may also be used to buy or improve land and provide necessary facilities such as water and waste disposal systems. Rent assistance is available for rural residents.

- Community Facilities Programs: Loans, grants, and loan guarantees for essential community facilities in rural areas, with priority given to health care, education, and public safety projects.

- Business Financing Programs: Financial support, including loans and grants, for individuals or groups seeking to establish or expand businesses in rural areas.

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Custer County Offices

431 South 10th, Broken Bow, NE 68822
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 Custer County. State level services do not require wartime service.  Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund; fee exempt fishing and hunting permits; 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, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Cass County Offices

346 Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE 68048

County level services include the following: 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 (wartime service for some benefits); and must be a resident in Nebraska for the past one year and 6 months of that year in Cass County.

State level services do not require wartime service and include the following: completes applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, nominal fee for fishing and hunting permits, 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, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Nuckolls County Offices

150 South Main Street, Nelson, NE 68961

County level services provide direct emergency economic aid for vital necessities to veterans, their widow, and dependents, according to their needs. Provide personal visits for assistance and claims to housebound veterans or dependents.

State level services do not require wartime service. Completes applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits if eligible, applications to the Nebraska Veterans Homes, and waivers of tuition.

Federal level services provides and/or completes Veteran Administration forms for claims relating but not limited to service connected compensation, disability pension, widow's pension, vocational rehab, burial allowance, grave Markers/headstones, educational benefits G.I. Bill Chapter 30, certificate 9 eligibility for VA home loan, insurance, and character of service upgrades.

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Jefferson County Offices

411 4th Street, Fairbury, NE 68352

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 Jefferson County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting, park permits, 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, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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Thayer County Offices

225 North 4th Street, Hebron, NE 68370

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 Thayer County.

State level services do not require wartime service. Assist in completing applications for the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, fee exempt fishing and hunting permits, 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, educational benefits, home loans, insurance, indebtedness, and character of service upgrades.

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HOME Inc.

1618 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
Provides education and information for first time homeowners on the process of buying a home. Will also provide housing counseling services such as creating a plan to increase income, reduce debt, increase credit score, etc. Services include walking people through the process of buying a home, such as selecting a realtor, going through an inspection, selecting a loan, finding down payment assistance, going through closing documentation, etc. Households receive assistance in developing and implementing an individualized home purchase plan. Home buyer education available on-line for a fee. Home Inc. also offers properties for purchase and will help create financing options to enable low income families to purchase the completed homes.

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