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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.

The Adult Services Department provides a wide range of services, materials, and programs to fill the informational and recreational needs of adults and young adults.

The library maintains computer access, books, paperbacks, periodicals, newspapers, indexes, electronic databases, music, audio books, videocassettes, DVDs, and more. There are special collections in the areas of memory care, law, business, career development, automotive repair, local history, Spanish language, computer help, etc. Programs and tours are available for individuals, classes, and groups. The Children's Room hosts numerous programs, ranging from movies to zoo animal visits, throughout the year.

Provides a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator to help manage diabetes and eating disorders. In-person at Christopher location, but via telehealth for other locations.

Provides a systemic program transitioning individuals and families from homeless to sustainable living for Des Moines, Lee, and Henry County communities. 

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.

Offers free group-education parenting skills classes,  subjects such as Wellness, managing or prevent diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.

Positive Parenting, focusing on discipline, temperament and development, and sibling rivalry.

Prenatal care, preparing for birth and questions and answers about breast feeding. Expectant moms are encouraged to bring support person.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Provides property assessment, property value information, Homestead, Veteran and Family Farm Credit sign up.

VITA free tax preparation for seniors and low to moderate income individuals.  Appointment line opens January 20, 2026, with appointments starting on February 2.

This is a year-round VITA site subject to volunteer availability. The site will remain open through June with regular hours and after June on an as-needed basis.

VITA can help file the previous 3 years’ returns; however, filer must have ALL tax forms for the previous years. There is no way for VITA to find this information.

Provides senior centers and congregate meal sites for seniors ages 60 and over. The locations provide the opportunity to meet other seniors for recreational, social, and educational activities.

Congregate Meals

- DeKalb Club 55, meal served Wednesdays at 12 pm

- Malta Club 55, meal served Monday and Friday at 12 pm

Potlucks and Parties

- DeKalb Club 55, second Friday of the month starting at 12 pm

- Malta Club 55, bring your own lunch Wednesdays starting at 12 pm

Provides an outpatient program designed for older adults, typically 65 and older, who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. The aim is for participants to gain coping and communication skills and the confidence needed to live a healthier, happier life. The program includes group and individual therapy sessions, health assessments, medication management, and individual therapy.

It is managed by Psychiatric Medical Care and combines psychiatry with group and individual therapy

Provides outreach and referral services to seniors and adults with disabilities, including:

- Assess clients' needs and make client referrals

- Help clients fill out and file application/documents required for various benefit programs, such as Medicare

- Advocate on behalf of clients to assure access to needed services