Vouchers from the Police Department are available to assist those who are in need of food, emergency shelter for one night, medications once every six months, gas for doctor visit out of town, etc.

Can also assist with utilities when funds are available.

Free service provided by the Iowa Department of the Transportation to assist motorists that either breakdown or are stranded on the interstate system. Highway Helper trucks carry tools for changing tires, an air compressor, small amounts of gasoline, as well as tie-downs for motorists who have items they need to tie down. Highway Helper is accessed by calling the local law enforcement agency at 911.

Visitor center.

Serves anyone in an emergency situation in the area. Will help with one night lodging at Leon motel, or $25 gas voucher. Refer locals to the Leon Public Library for further assistance. Refer transients to sheriff's office to fill out an application.

The Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organization supporting community economic development and the expansion of tourism.

General Assistance provides temporary assistance for basic or special needs to low income persons who reside in Polk County.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE (Potential First Month's Rent Assistance as well) may be available to those in need. For First Month's Rent - Must be able to prove the following - property must have a valid housing certificate, must be able to show that housing is affordable, utilities must be set up in applicants name and if newly employed, must provide 2-3 check stubs.

**FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE: November 1-April 30 anyone seeking help for Electric MUST go through the LIHEAP program first. Those applying for Utility Assistance from G.A. must have an acceptance or denial letter from LIHEAP. Must have a disconnect notice and 12 month billing and payment history from the utility company. For water help - call to check on availability of funds.

CREMATION EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available to those who meet the income guidelines.

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE may be available to those that need assistance with beds, refrigerators or stoves.

MEDICAL EXPENSE ASSISTANCE may be available for medical supplies (no longer helps with prescription costs) and assistance with transportation to out of town appointments.

MORTGAGE PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to those needing help with their mortgage payment.

PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT ASSISTANCE may be available to assist elderly (aged 65 and older) and disabled homeowners who may qualify for suspension of property taxes.

TRAVELER'S ASSISTANCE may provide transient transportation expenses to person stranded in Polk County for 24 hours or less. Applicant may be eligible if they are not a resident of Polk County and is traveling to another destination where he/she has family or other housing available to them.

The Chamber of Commerce supports area tourism and provides special attraction and event information to the public.

Highway helpline.

Highway helpline.

If calling but phone is not answered, please leave a message and someone will return call.

Assists residents of the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn school district with emergency needs such as rent payment, utility assistance and gasoline (provided there is a verifiable income for person requesting). The Association provides other emergency needs, depending on personal situation and/or urgency, on a one-time basis.

Highway helpline.

Tourism destination marketing and management organization for the Quad Cities region. Serves the tourism interests of Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island, Mercer, Warren and Henderson Counties in Illinois, joined by the Mississippi River.

Highway helpline.

Highway helpline.

Highway helpline.

Tourism destination marketing and management organization for the Quad Cities region. Serves the tourism interests of Scott County in Iowa and Rock Island, Mercer, Warren and Henderson Counties in Illinois, joined by the Mississippi River.