We believe in equal access to all, which is why we’re here to help remove language barriers.
Services and Programs

Free 24/7 Emergency Interpretation Hotline
515-282-8269 x5
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 (Crisis Personel, EMT, Firefighters, police, ER, etc) or by property managers/landlords.
IIC Client Interpretation Hotline
515-282-8269 x14
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.
Please contact the Interpretation and Translation team to gain access to this service at translation@iowainternationalcenter.org.
In-Person, Video, and Phone Interpretation Services
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.
Translation in over 180+ Languages
Whether you need to translate a document from English to another language, or vice versa, IIC can help. We also offer certified translations including notarization. We can translate anything from a birth certificate to a press release to a poem.