Available warming Centers in Linn County
Linn County will be under an Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service beginning at midnight tonight, Jan. 22.
Due to the dangerously cold temperatures expected over the next several days, the Linn County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of designated warming centers available throughout the county during regular operating hours.
Linn County Warming Centers
| Location | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alburnett City Hall | 120 N. Main Ave. | Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Lindale Mall (Cedar Rapids) | 4444 1st Ave. NE | Mon–Thurs 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun Noon–6 p.m. |
| Downtown Library (Cedar Rapids) | 450 5th Ave. SE | Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. |
| Ladd Library (Cedar Rapids) | 3750 Williams Blvd. SW | Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. |
| Salvation Army (Cedar Rapids) | 1000 C Ave. NW | Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–Noon & 1–4 p.m. |
| Willis Dady Works Day Center | 800 1st Ave. NW | Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m. |
| Cedar Valley Community Support Services | 2515 18th St. SW, Suite A | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Center Point Community Center | 720 Main St. | Mon, Wed, Thurs 1–8 p.m.; Tues 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Central City Hall | 137 4th St. | Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Coggon Public Library | 216 E. Main St. | Tues 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wed & Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–Noon |
| Ely Community Center/City Hall | 1570 Rowley St. | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |
| Ely Public Library | 1595 Dows St. | Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| St. John Lutheran Church (Ely) | 1420 Walker St. | Tues–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Fairfax City Hall | 300 80th St. Court | Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Fairfax Public Library | 313 Vanderbilt St. | Mon–Tue Noon–7 p.m.; Wed–Thurs 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri Noon–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Hiawatha City Hall | 101 Emmons St. | Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Hiawatha Library | 150 W. Willman St. | Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Lisbon City Hall | 115 N. Washington St. | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Marion City Hall Lobby | 1225 6th Ave. | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center (Marion) | 4500 N. 10th St. | Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Thomas Park Safe Room (Marion) | 343 Marion Blvd. | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Marion Police Department Lobby | 6315 Hwy. 151 | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (available 24 hours) |
| Marion Public Library | — | Mon–Thurs 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. |
| Mount Vernon City Hall (Basement) | 213 1st St. NW | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Mt. Vernon/Lisbon Police Station (secondary use) | 380 Old Lincoln Hwy. | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Palo Community Center | 2800 Hollenbeck Road | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Robins Community Room | 265 S. Second St. | Mon, Wed, Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Tues & Thurs 8 a.m.–Noon |
| Springville Community Room & Library | 264 Broadway | Mon–Wed 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thurs 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–3 p.m. |
| Springville United Methodist Church | 169 Broadway | Mon 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; Tues–Wed 8–11 a.m.; Thurs 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; Sun 8–11 a.m. |
| Walker Community Room | 204 Green St. | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Walker North Pavilion | 398 Park St. | Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Walford Community Room | 120 5th St. N | Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–3 p.m. |
Additional Information
Warming centers provide a temporary place to get out of dangerous cold. Services are limited to what is normally available at each location. Residents are encouraged to call ahead or check online to confirm hours.
An overnight winter weather shelter is also available for Linn County residents needing temporary overnight housing when traditional homeless shelters are full.
For tips on staying safe during extreme cold, visit Ready.gov.
