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Cooling and Warming Centers (also see libraries, homeless, utilities)

Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.

Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.

Cooling and Warming Center

  • Consider a friend or families home.
  • All Jasper County public libraries and community centers along with some public buildings throughout Jasper County during normal business hours.
  • In Newton, Salvation Army, Discover Hope and Capstone Connections Center during business hours.  
  • Many other human service agencies, stores, and churches are willing to have a temporary assistance. 
  • Also see Central Iowa Shelter. 
  • Many communities have public swimming pools. Search swim in resource guide. 

(Addtional search: extreme weather, air conditioner, heat, fan, hot outside, heat, cool, cooling center, warm center)

Other: Iowa Cooling Center search 211 Cooling Centers in Iowa

Polk County residents  Polk County

Also see IMPACT programs. 

 

Other Categories: Assistance, Other Resources

Free Lunch, Homeless/Substance Referrals

Discover Hope 517 Ministry

  • Free community meals are available. Hours Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
  • Showers available from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Warming and cooling location from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Men's restoration house- transitional housing (Holds up to 12 men) see website for application. 
733 1st Ave. E.
Newton, IA 50208
641-841-0598
Monday thru Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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