Marion County Emergency Management has released a list of warming shelters available throughout the county during periods of extreme cold temperatures.

These shelters are temporarily available for those trying to get out of dangerous weather conditions. Few and limited services, if any, are provided beyond what is normally available in the building, and are up to the discretion of the facility manager or owner. The following facilities are designated as warming centers during normal operational hours, and it is advised to check hours by calling ahead or checking the facilities social media page. 

Knoxville

-Knoxville Recreation Center 641-828-0580- 800 South Park Lane Dr.

Mon- Fri 5a-5p, Sat 7a-7p, Sun 1p-5p

 

-Knoxville Library 641-828-0585- 213 E Montgomery St.

Mon- Th 10a-8p, Fri 10a-5p, Sat 10a-3p

 

Pella

-Pella Police Department Lobby 641-628-4921-614 Main St.

Mon-Sun 24/7

 

-The Well Resource Center 641-621-0164- 419 E Oskaloosa St.

Mon 10a-5p, Wed 10a-5p, Thu 10a-6p, Fri 10a-5p, Sat 10a-4p

 

-Pella Community Center 641-628-4571 – 712 Union St.

M-F 7:30a-4:30p

 

-Pella Public Library 641-628-4268 – 603 Main St.

Mon- Thu 10a-9p, Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-5p, Sun 1:30p-4:30p

 

Bussey

 

-Bussey Public Library 641-944-5994- 401 East Merrill St.

M 1p-4p, Tue 12p-6p, Wed 10a-4p, Th 11a-5p, Sat 10a-12p

 

Pleasantville

 

-Webb Shadle Public Library 515-848-5617- 301 W. Dallas St.

M-Tue 10a-12p/1p-5p, Wed 10a-6p, Fri 10a-12p/1p-5p, Sat 9a-12p

 

-Melcher- Dallas

 

Melcher-Dallas Public Library 641-947-6700- 111 S. Main St.

Mon 9a-3p, Tue 11a-5p, Wed 12p-6p, Thu-Fri 11a-5p, Sat 9a-11a