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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.
Our interpreters can attend appointments with you within a 20-mile radius of the Des Moines metro area, or they can also interpret by phone.
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.
We coordinate professional meetings, visits to educational institutions, business tours, speaking engagements, job shadows, and hospitality dinners with delegates and colleagues in Iowa.
Our Global Citizens Travel Seminars will take Iowans to the world and connect them to the global community. Participants will have a chance to participate in value-added meetings, network, build relationships, and explore the world. No Global Citizen Travel Seminars are scheduled at this time.
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.
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2024 Events
Join Iowa International Center (IIC) for events throughout the year that celebrate our global community.
Passport to Prosperity
A time to celebrate and recognize immigrants and refugees who make Iowa a better place through their contributions to our communities.
We welcome friends, donors and community leaders to join us October 3rd, 2024 for a variety of events such as trivia, webinar, and a formal dinner.
Ticketing information will soon be available.
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.
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