Tri-State Area Cooling Centers

Temperatures forecast in the 90s and predicted high humidity are expected to produce heat index readings over 100. The following public cooling centers in the Tri-State region have been established for this extreme heat event…

Updated as of 6/29/2026 – Information subject to change

Grant County

Blue River: Blue River Community Building, 201 Clinton St., 608-537-2758

Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Boscobel

City Hall, 1006 Wisconsin Ave., 608-375-5001

Monday–Friday except holidays 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Gundersen Boscobel Area Health Care, 205 Parker St., 608-375-4112

Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. as space allows

Notify registration that you are there for cooling. Children must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Meals are available for purchase 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at guest prices.

Hildebrand Memorial Library, 1033 Wisconsin Ave., 608-375-5723

Monday–Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Cassville

Eckstein Memorial Library, 1034 E. Dewey St., 608-725-5838

Monday and Thursday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday 11 a.m–7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–noon.

Municipal Building, 100 W. Amelia St., 608-725-5180

Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.–noon.

Cuba City: City Hall, 108 N. Main St., 608-744-2152

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Dickeyville: Community Center, 500 East Ave., 608-568-3333

Monday–Thursday 7 a.m –6 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–noon. Check in with village clerk’s office.

Fennimore

City Hall, 860 Lincoln Ave., 608-822-6110

Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–9 p.m.

Dwight Parker Public Library, 1255 11th St. (temporary location behind Hartig Drug), 608-822-6294

Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday noon–6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–noon.

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, 1800 Bronson Blvd., 822-2401

Monday–Thursday 7 a.m.–10 p.m. (closed July 3–10)

Lancaster

City Hall, 206 S. Madison St., 608-723-4246

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Grant Regional Health Center, 507 S. Monroe St., 608-723-2143

Daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. as space allows

Schreiner Memorial Library, 113 W. Elm St., 608-723-7304

Monday and Thursday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Montfort: Montfort Community Building, 102 Park St., 608-943-6917

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Muscoda

Muscoda Public Library, 400 N. Wisconsin Ave., 608-739-3510

Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Muscoda Village Office, 206 N. Wisconsin Ave., 608-739-3182

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Platteville

Municipal Building, 75 N. Bonson St. Door N1, 608-348-9741

Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Platteville Public Library, 225 W. Main St., 608-348-7441

Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Lafayette County

Lafayette County’s cooling centers are Seniors United for Nutrition meal sites in Belmont, Benton, Blanchardville, Darlington and Shullsburg, plus municipal offices and libraries in Argyle, Belmont, Benton, Blanchardville, Cuba City, Darlington, Hazel Green and Shullsburg when they are open, according to Lafayette County Emergency Management.

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office will also handle individual needs on a case-by-case basis; call 608-776-4870.

Iowa County

Barneveld Public Library, 107 W. Orbison St.

Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Cobb Public Library, 109 Mifflin St.

Monday and Wednesday 4–7 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.. Saturday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Dodgeville Public Library, 139 Iowa St.

Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–noon.

Mineral Point Public Library, 137 High St. Suite 2

Monday–Wednesday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m

Dubuque County

Citizens are advised to take precautionary measures to prevent heat-related illness.  Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, the people at greatest risk include: 

• People age 65 or older 
• Infants and young children 
• Overweight individuals 
• People who are performing manual labor or exercising outdoors 
• People who have chronic health conditions, especially heart disease or high blood pressure, or those who take certain medications, such as those for depression, insomnia, or poor circulation  

To protect your health when temperatures and humidity are high, remember to keep cool and use common sense. The following tips are important: 

• Use a buddy system: Check on your neighbors, friends, and relatives. Watch others for heat-induced illness as some people may not realize they are suffering heat-related illnesses and can become confused or lose consciousness.  
• NEVER leave people or pets alone in a closed car/automobile. 
• Increase fluid intake, regardless of your activity level. The best way to tell you are well hydrated is if your urine is light yellow. If it gets dark, rehydrate by drinking water immediately.  
• If experiencing excessive sweating, especially over several hours, replace salt and minerals by eating foods like bananas and salty crackers, or drink rehydrating beverages that contain salts, such as sports drinks and special rehydration fluids.  
• Choose lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing and wear sunscreen.  
• Wear hats that shade your face, such as sun hats, visors, etc.  
• Keep in the shade or air-conditioned areas as much as possible.  
• Work slowly if you are not used to working or exercising in heat and humidity. Stop immediately if you get dizzy, nauseated, or feel weak. Go into an air-conditioned space and drink cool liquids.  
• Check on outdoor pets to make sure they have plenty of water and do not leave unattended pets in vehicles. 

For further excessive heat information and resources, phone 211 for the most current information or visit www.cityofdubuque.org/health or https://www.heat.gov/