Iowa International Center’s mission is to connect individuals, communities, and organizations in Iowa and around the world with opportunities to remove language, cultural, and economic barriers.
We coordinate professional meetings, visits to educational institutions, business tours, speaking engagements, job shadows, and hospitality dinners with delegates and colleagues in Iowa.
Local interpreters can be requested for phone, virtual, or in-person interpretation in over 50 languages. Let IIC help you communicate and remove language barriers in your community.
Whether you need to translate a document from English to another language, or vice versa, we can help. We also offer certified translations including notarization.
Building connections between Iowans and the international community. Iowa's Partner States include Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan (established in 1960); Yucatan, Mexico (established in 1965); Hebei Province, China (established in 1983); Taiwan (established in 1989); Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine (established in 1996); Veneto Region, Italy (established in 1997); and Kosovo (established in 2013). These exchanges facilitate engagement in the local community, support local businesses, and promote cross-cultural understanding and appreciation across Iowa.
The IIC Client Interpretation Hotline offers free interpretation in over 160 languages for meetings, conferences, etc. This can be used by any client of the Iowa International Center.
The Free 24/7 Emergency Interpretation Hotline offers free interpretation in over 160 languages in times of a crisis or housing issue. This can be used by emergency responders (EMT, Firefighters, police, ER, etc) or by property managers/landlords.
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Upcoming Events
Join Iowa International Center (IIC) for events throughout the year that celebrate our global community.
Passport to Prosperity
Do you know someone who is making a meaningful difference in Iowa?
Each year, Passport to Prosperity awards and recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our state through professional achievement, community leadership, and civic engagement.
We invite you to help us recognize these inspiring individuals by submitting a nomination. Whether they are leaders in business, education, advocacy, public service, or the arts, we want to hear their story!
Nominations are open now through Saturday, June 14.
Volunteer with Iowa International Center
Would you like to help with Passport to Prosperity? We have volunteer opportunities in: Volunteer Organization, Marketing, Activity Coordination, Set up, and Tear Down.
IIC also has opportunities to engage with international visitors by hosting dinners, airport greeters, driving, and homestay hosts.
