With the extremely hot temperatures that are coming through central Iowa this weekend, the Dallas County Emergency Management Agency announces where several cooling centers are in the area.

According to Dallas County EMA Director AJ Seely, they have engaged the Extreme Temperature Plan through Sunday evening, meaning that several locations will act as cooling centers. Most of the spots are the libraries in each community, including in Perry, Adel, Minburn, Dexter, and the Roy R Estele Memorial Library in Dallas Center. 

Seely emphasizes that cooling centers are facilities where people can temporarily go during periods of extreme heat. He adds that residents are encouraged to check in on family members, friends, and neighbors who are at higher risk for injuries or illnesses, and recommends limiting time outdoors for children and pets. Seely details that the cooling centers are available during normal business hours only. The full list of Dallas County Cooling Centers can be found below.

• Adel Public Library – 303 South 10th Street, Adel, IA
• Clive Public Library – 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive, IA
• Roy R Estele Memorial Library – 1308 Walnut Street, Dallas Center, IA
• DeSoto Library – 405 Walnut Street, DeSoto, IA
• AHeinz57 Pet Rescue – 4002 Ash Street, DeSoto, IA
• Dexter Public Library – 724 Marshall Street, Dexter, IA
• Granger Public Library – 2200 Walnut Street, Granger, IA
• Grimes Public Library – 200 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes, IA
• Minburn Public Library – 618 5th Street, Minburn, IA
• Perry Public Library – 1101 Willis Avenue, Perry, IA
• Redfield Public Library – 1112 Thomas Street, Redfield, IA
• Urbandale Public Library – 3520 86th Street, Urbandale, IA
• Van Meter Public Library – 505 Grant Street, Van Meter, IA
• Waukee Public Library – 950 Warrior Lane, Waukee, IA
• Waukee Public Safety Building – 1300 SE L.A. Grant Parkway, Waukee, IA
• West Des Moines Public Library – 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA
• Woodward Public Library – 118 South Main Street, Woodward, IA