Other Resources
American Red Cross - Iowa Rivers Chapter
24 hour phone number: 515-243-4054
Volunteer, give blood, take a class, free smoke detectors
Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered – a grant or a loan. The Red Cross is the mechanism to expedite access to these financial resources.
Des Moines, IA 50312
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.
Health Insurance Marketplace
Need Health Insurance?
Iowa Caregivers
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Iowa CareGivers exists to support those on the front lines of care who provide most of the hands-on care and support to Iowans of all ages and abilities.
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Jasper County Auditor's Office
Services
Elections: Register to Vote, Absentee, Voting
Alcohol and Tobacco license for Board of Supervisors
Real Estate: Records, Plat review
Open Records Requests
Newton, IA 50208
JEDCO Jasper County Economic Development, Iowa
business, workforce, tourism, our communities, life, about, news, resources
Newton, IA 50208
Medical Cannabis IHHS (State of Iowa Program)
The mission of the Medical Cannabis Program within the Bureau of Cannabis Regulation at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is to have a high-quality, effective, and compliant medical cannabis program for Iowa residents with serious medical conditions. The Medical Cannabis Program works to balance a patient’s need for access to treatment of their debilitating medical condition, with the requirement to ensure the safety and efficacy of the products.
Other keywords: CBD, THV
Des Moines, IA
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA’s Mission
OSHA’s mission is to assure America’s workers have safe and healthful working conditions free from unlawful retaliation. OSHA carries out its mission by setting and enforcing standards; enforcing anti-retaliation provisions of the OSH Act and other federal whistleblower laws; providing and supporting training, outreach, education, and assistance; and ensuring state OSHA programs are at least as effective as federal OSHA, furthering a national system of worker safety and health protections.
Safety and Health Topics: https://www.osha.gov/topics
OSHA Training https://www.osha.gov/training
Iowa OSHA Iowa OSHA
Birth, Marriage license, Death records
Jasper County Recorder (Birth, Marriage license, Death records)
- Vital Records
- Recording Information
- DNR
Newton, IA 50208
Christmas
Christmas Support for Kids in Jasper County
- St Nick's & West Academy: United Way, Jessica
- Salvation Army
- Toys for Tots - PCM Pastor Peters
Donations
Safe Net Rx
Established in 2001, SafeNetRx was created as an Iowa-based non-profit to provide affordable medicines to patients in need. In 2007 we pioneered the Drug Donation Repository model to collect, inspect, and distribute unused medicines. Together we are building a national drug donation system where unused medicines can be redirected to clinics and pharmacies caring for patients in need.
Other keywords: drug donation, medication, medical supplies, pharmacy, charitable
Grimes, IA 50111
Driver's license
Jasper County Treasurer- Drivers License, Id, Taxes
Newton, IA 50208
Farmers
North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center
Food Inspections, permits
Iowa Department of Inspection and Appeals (DIA) (DIAL)
Jasper County Community Development only does inspections on tanning, tattoo, pool, spa, septic, and wells.
All other permits and inspections are done by the State. Please see the link.
DIAL Main Number 515.281.DIAL (3425) or 844.281.DIAL (3425)
On July 1, 2023, the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals became the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. This page contains the list of the areas the department has the responsibility for licensing, permitting, registering, and certifying.
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing - Food Safety Bureau is responsible for licensing and conducting inspections at food establishments (grocery stores, restaurants, and convenience stores), food processing plants, home food processing establishments, and hotels. The Bureau also issues licenses for social gambling, charitable gambling such as bingo and raffles, and registrations for Amusement Devices. Please access inspection reports, additional resources, and online applications by visiting one of the following links:
- Public Search for Inspection Reports for Food Establishments, Food Processing Plants and Hotels: Click Here
- Apply for a new Food Establishment, Food Processing Plants, Home Food Processing Establishment, or Hotel license: Click Here
Abuse, Fraud & Investigations
- Dependent Adult Abuse - 877.686.0027
- Investigations Division - 515.281.5714
- Medicaid & Public Assistance Fraud - 877.446.3787
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Keywords: restaurant, food truck. hotel, vending, food inspections, barber,
- Restaurants, cafeterias, and delicatessens
- Bars and taverns (including those that only serve beverages)
- Bakeries
- Grocery and convenience stores
- Catering operations
- Mobile food units
- Farmers' markets and temporary food events
- Hotel breakfast bars
- Vending machines
- Home food processing establishments
- Food processing plants and warehouse
- Alarms & Fire Safety
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Food & Hotels: done by the State. See website.
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Swimming Pools & Spas- See Jasper County Community Development
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Tanning See Jasper County Community Development
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Tattoo See Jasper County Community Development
License, permit, food truck,
Des Moines, IA 50321
Furniture
Friends in Hope (Gary Martin)
They offer free and accept furniture and appliances.
Furniture or Household Items
Treasured by God Ministries
- Serving Poweshiek and Jasper Counties.
- Providing furniture and household items to single parents and single individuals.
- We accept donations of gently used furniture and household items.
Gilman, IA 50106
Historical
Colfax Main Street
Colfax Main Street is a non-profit focused on downtown revitalization through historic preservation.
Colfax, IA 50054
Laundry
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Free laundry to those who need assistance. If you have laundry detergent containers with screw top lid to donation, please drop them off at the Pregnancy Center.
Salvation Army assists with this program.
Road conditions
Iowa Road Conditions 511IA
Road conditions including weather. App available for cell phones.
Translation
Limited English Proficiency- ED.gov US Dept of Education
If you have difficulty understanding English you may request language assistance services for Department information that is available to the public. These language assistance services are available free of charge. If you need more information about interpretation or translation services, please call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327), TTY: (800) 877-8339 TTY / ASCII (American Standard Code For Information Interchange), or email us at: Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov.
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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.
