CLINTON —
Despite efforts of area legislators, the Clinton Social Security office, 226 Fourth Ave. South, will close at the end of the month.
The Social Security Administration announced on Friday the office will close on Sept. 28.
According to the press release, these services will be discontinued due to significant cuts to Social Security’s administration budget by Congress. Closing the office is expected to save the SSA $600,000 over five years.
Beginning Oct. 1, Clinton organizations and residents will be served by the Davenport office, located at 4319 North Brady St., Davenport. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
The Clinton office was previously slated to be closed in 2004 and 2008, but was saved after concerns were raised about elderly or disabled residents’ travel restrictions and their discomfort with accessing services by phone or internet.
Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, and Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, wrote a letter to the SSA. They indicated that the office currently serves 49,000 residents of Clinton County, including 10,000 current Social Security beneficiaries. According to a previous letter from the legislators, the Clinton SSA office serves 210 people a week. This is an increase from the 180 people served in 2009.
The SSA reminds people in its press release that most social security services do not require a visit to the office.
People wishing to apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income or inform the office of a change in address or telephone number, may visit www.socialsecurity.gov or call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Local News
Related Photos
-
The Social Security Administration announced on Friday that the Clinton office, located at 226 Fourth Ave. South, will close on Sept. 28.
Discussion
Clinton Social Security office to close
- Local News
-
-
Energized savings
CLINTON -- It didn't happen in one day, with one switch or with one person, but through a concerted effort, the Clinton School District has saved more than $2 million by utilizing energy-efficient practices. The Clinton Community School District was
-
Fitness club is expanding
CLINTON — Less than two years after opening, the Iron Horse Fitness Club is more than tripling their space by moving to the former Rodeo Saloon and Feedhouse. Owners Ashley and Brad Gendreau, 31, of Thomson, Ill., will move by August from the locatio
- Clinton avoids heavy storm CLINTON -- Jim Blaess, official weather observer for the National Weather Service, said Clinton County was lucky during Sunday's storms. "We dodged a bullet," said Blaess, adding that the county did not see any tornados. The county did not receive a
- YWCA pushes forward with shelter CLINTON — The Clinton YWCA will no longer receive government funding for its domestic violence and sexual assault resource center, but Executive Director Lori Freudenberg said her organization was prepared and will continue to offer services for vict
-
Planning for the future
CLINTON -- No Kohl's. No casino. No development in the Lyons Tech Park. Less tax revenue. More blight. That's what Clinton officials say the city would have if they hadn't used tax increment financing to attract development. Tax increment fina
-
Clinton law enforcement honored
CLINTON — Members of the Clinton Police Department and Clinton County Sheriff's Office commemorated National Police Week with an awards ceremony and a memorial ceremony to honor those who protect the community.
-
2 finalists named for city administrator
CLINTON — Two finalists have been selected in the search for Clinton's next city administrator: Clinton Finance Director and interim City Administrator Jessica Kinser and Joliet, Ill., Assistant City Manager Benjamin Benson.
-
Jail escapee pleads guilty
CLINTON -- A man who escaped from the Clinton County jail on April 6 will spend as much as 10 years in prison. Kendrell Keith, 18, pleaded guilty Thursday to the escape and the second-degree theft charge that put him in jail.
-
Council targets late bills
CLINTON - Business owners won't be able to dodge sewer bills while staying in operation under an ordinance amendment that was approved by City Council members Tuesday.
-
Trying to find a family member
CLINTON — Jean King's heart aches for a daughter she never knew. Christmas time especially brings sorrow and speculation about the daughter she gave up for adoption 36 years ago. "I wonder what she's doing. I wonder if she's successful. I wonder how
- More Local News Headlines
-
