Interpretation for Emergencies
Services
Iowa International Center(IIC) connects Iowans with people from around the world to create a welcoming and prosperous community. We do this by removing language barriers, reducing biases, and offering international exchanges through a variety of services.
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 offer professional development for English Language Learning (ELL) instructors with a focus on financial literacy, workplace development, and citizenship.
We coordinate professional meetings, visits to educational institutions, business tours, speaking engagements, job shadows, and hospitality dinners with delegates and colleagues in Iowa.
IIC is excited to announce our new Global Citizens Travel Seminar! These 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.
2022 Events
Join Iowa International Center(IIC) for events throughout the year that celebrate our global community.
Spice Fest
Iowa International Center is excited to announce its new event SpiceFest presented by Lola’s Fine Hot Sauce. Exile Brewing will participate as the Venue Sponsor, Local 5 – We are Iowa participating as Media Sponsor, and the Sehgal Foundation as Community Partner. This new event for the Des Moines area is focused on international flavors and local cuisine, while celebrating the delicious melding of culture and taste here in Iowa.
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Our children have grown up getting perspectives of other countries and cultures around politics, religion, etc. that has helped make them strong, open minded, diverse adults.
Our Stories
Stories help us understand and connect with each other. Below are some of the amazing stories from our international community.
Being an Emerging Leader
Being an Emerging Leader By: Colbee Cunningham, Former IIC Intern & current Simpson College student Grateful, humbled, and empowered: The emotions I’ve experienced since being
Breaking Expectations One Bean at a Time
Breaking Expectations One Bean at a Time By: Emily Pollock, Marketing and Communications Inter “Em doesn’t drink coffee; she doesn’t like coffee at all,”
Life After IIC – Catch Up With Our Intern Alumni
Life After IIC – Catch Up With Our Intern Alumni IIC loves learning about the great things our interns go on to do after
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