Assistance is NOT intended to become a monthly pension. Temporary assistance provided under the various statutes of the State of Iowa, Johnson County statutes and guidelines and the policies of the Johnson County Veteran Affairs Commission with approval of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.
Application is made in person when physically possible.
Other arrangements can be made when necessary. Temporary assistance for shelter, food, transportation, utilities, medical, telephone and burial, assistance in filing for pension, service and non-service connected disability, social security benefits, and in gaining admission to veteran's hospitals and care facilities when and where applicable. Finally, to make application for food stamps whenever possible. This commission will assist veterans in making application for Veteran's home in Marshalltown, Iowa.