Transportation
HIRTA Public Transit (Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency)
- A ride share Program called Commute with Enterprise. See website. Click on Projects, Commuter Van Pool
- Website fo Commuter: https://www.commutewithenterprise.com/content/commute/en/partners/hirta.html
- Hearing impaired? Use Relay Iowa 7-1-1 (TTY)
- 1 (800) 735-2943 (Voice) 1 (800) 264-7190 (Voice - Spanish)
- Get on the Bus: A driver will pick you up within a 20-minute window. Please plan your trip accordingly. All riders need to be ready at the beginning of their 20-minute pickup window. When your bus arrives, board the bus and pay the appropriate fare. You can also pay directly in the HIRTA On Demand app!
- $2.50 in town, $5 in County, further- varies.
- Download the HIRTA On Demand app on the App Store and Google Play
- Keywords: Transportation, ride share, rideshare, bus
Jasper County Ride- RSVP program FREE
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Free medical transportation program run by volunteers within Jasper County and to surrounding counties.
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Qualifying individuals need to have one of the following:
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Veteran
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Over 65 years old
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Receives low-income assistance
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Donations are accepted at RSVP. Drivers can not accept tips.
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Approved Jasper County VA medical visit will reimburse RSVP for mileage.
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Volunteers are reimbursed for mileage.
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Search terms: transportation, rides.
Newton, IA 50208
Go Go Grandparent
Limited availability in Jasper Co.
- Rides, Groceries, Meals & More: Built Better For Older Adults And People With Disabilities.
- Screened & monitored services from Uber, DoorDash, Instacart and more, with or without a smartphone, 24/7.
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- Millions of requests fulfilled for hundreds of thousands of people living independently at home. Available in all 50 states, Canada, and Australia.
Jasper County Veterans Affairs VA
Helps with the following claim forms: compensation, pension, burial, headstone application, education, dependency and indemnity, eligibility verification report, healthcare, insurance, dental, and home loans. Indigent veteran assistance is also available for housing, food, and utilities. Transportation for medical visits in coordination with RSVP/Jasper Co. Rides.
Newton, IA 50208
Lyft
From affordable transportation solutions to effortless expensing, we’ll help drive your business forward by
getting your people where they need to go.
Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT)
Services are for members with full Medicaid benefits, who need travel reimbursement or a ride to get to their medical appointments. Eligible members will receive NEMT services from different NEMT brokers depending on their eligibility status and whether they receive coverage directly from IA Medicaid Fee-for-Service or are enrolled in the IA Health Link managed care program.
Ride Share DART
- Living in Newton and commuting to Des Moines? Living in Des Moines and commuting to Newton? Consider using RideShare.
- The DART team will help match you with an existing vanpool or start a new vanpool to fit your commute needs. RideShare provides the van, gas, and maintenance; you enjoy the ride. See website for fees.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Driver's license
Jasper County Treasurer- Drivers License, Id, Taxes
Newton, IA 50208
Homemaker
Home Instead- Newton
- Private pay home care services for seniors in their homes.
- Home helper, personal care, companionship, and/or transportation. Alzheimer's and dementia care. Hospice support.
- Provides continuing education monthly.
- https://www.homeinstead.com/news-and-media/ceu-webinars/
- Keywords: seniors, help at home
Newton, IA 50208
Road conditions
Iowa Road Conditions 511IA
Road conditions including weather. App available for cell phones.
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.