Heat Relief Locations in Linn County
The following locations are designated as heat relief locations, facilities where persons can temporarily go during periods of extreme temperatures to get out of dangerous weather conditions. These facilities may be accessed during their normal hours of operation. Services are not provided beyond what is normally available at these facilities. It is suggested that you check hours by calling ahead or checking the facility’s social media page.
• Alburnett City Hall, 120 N Main Ave. [Mon–Thurs 8 AM–4 PM, Fri 8 AM–12 PM]
• Cedar Rapids Lindale Mall, 4444 1st Ave NE. [Mon–Thurs 11 AM–7 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 12 PM–6 PM]
• Cedar Rapids Downtown Library, 450 5th Ave SE. [Mon–Thurs 9 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 1 PM–5 PM]
• Cedar Rapids Ladd Library,3750 Williams Blvd SW [Mon–Thurs 9 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 1 PM–5 PM]
• Cedar Rapids Salvation Army, 1000 C Ave NW. [Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM]
• Cedar Rapids Cedar Valley Community Support Services, 2515 18th Street SW Suite A [Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM]
• Center Point Community Center, 720 Main St. [Mon, Wed, Thurs 1 PM–8 PM, Tues 8:30 AM–1 PM, Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM, Sat 10 AM–2 PM]
• Central City City Hall, 137 4th Street [Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:00 PM]
• Coggon Public Library, 216 E Main St. [Tues 9 AM–6 PM, Wed & Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–12 PM
• Ely Community Center/City Hall, 1570 Rowley St [Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM]
• Ely Public Library, 1595 Dows St. [Mon–Thurs 9 AM–7 PM, Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat 9 AM–4 PM]
• Ely St. John Lutheran Church, 1420 Walker St [Tue–Thurs 8 AM–4 PM]
• Fairfax City Hall, 308 80th Street Ct [Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM]
• Fairfax Public Library, 313 Vanderbilt St [Mon–Tue 12 PM–7 PM, Wed–Thurs 10 AM–7 PM, Fri 12 PM–6 PM, Sat 9 AM–2 PM]
• Hiawatha City Hall, 101 Emmons St [Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM]
• Hiawatha Library, 150 West Willman St [Mon–Thurs 9 AM–8 PM, Fri 9 AM–5 PM, Sat 10 AM–5 PM, Sun 1 PM–4 PM]
• Lisbon City Hall, 115 N Washington [Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM]
• Marion City Hall Lobby, 1225 6th Avenue [Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM]
• Marion Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center, 4500 N. 10th St [Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM]
• Marion Thomas Park Safe Room, 343 Marion Boulevard [Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM]
• Marion Police Department Lobby, 6315 Highway 151 [Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM] Available 24 hours
• Marion Public Library, 1101 6th Avenue [Mon - Thurs 9AM - 8PM, Fri - Sat 9AM - 5PM, Sun 1PM - 5PM]
• Mount Vernon Mount Vernon City Hall Basement, 213 1st Street NW [Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM] May be open 24 hours during severe weather.
• Mt. Vernon/ Lisbon Police Station (secondary use only), 380 Old Lincoln Highway [Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM]
• Mt. Vernon Lester Buresh Center, 855 Palisades Rd [Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, Sat 10 AM–6 PM, Sun 12 PM–6 PM]
• Palo Community Center, 2800 Hollenbeck Rd. [Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM]
• Robins Community Room, 265 S Second St. [Mon, Wed, Fri 8 AM–4 PM, Tue & Thurs 8 AM–12:00 PM]
• Springville Community Room & Library, 264 Broadway [Mon–Wed 11 AM–6 PM, Thurs 10 AM–6 PM, Fri 11 AM–5 PM, Sat 11 AM–3 PM]
• Springville United Methodist Church, 169 Broadway [Mon–Wed 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, Sun 8:30 AM–12 PM]
• Walker Community Room, 204 Green St [Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM]
• Walker North Pavilion, 398 Park St. [Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM]
• Walford Community Room, 120 5th Street N. [Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM]