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Heatwave Hits Homeless Shelters | Des Moines News
As Iowa’s temperatures soar, shelters brace for a heat-driven surge in homelessness, stocking up on essentials and hiring extra staff—since many avoid shelters until the heat becomes unbearable. With Polk County’s homelessness crisis worsening and emergency beds full, new funding from the county keeps critical heat-relief services alive. Meanwhile, rural areas like Ottumwa launch a daytime Empowerment Command Center offering showers, laundry, and wraparound services to fill the gap where shelters are scarce. Both communities urgently ask for donations of water, sunscreen, hygiene items, and…
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