Iowa International Center

the iowa international center is iowa’s most established international agency serving iowans. for more than 75 years, we have worked to ensure that the broad spectrum of people who work, live and raise their families in iowa will succeed and thrive in a welcoming environment. international resources and programs immigrant and refugee resources - welcometoiowa.org – essential information about community resources in 80 languages online - a free 24/7 statewide emergency hotline providing crisis service in 220 languages - accessible esl classes with professional instruction in convenient locations in des moines, to help new iowans learn english skills and gain better employment interpretation and translation services - professional interpreters in 55+ languages and dialects providing services to businesses, courts, service providers and the public the sehgal foundation international visitors center - 170 emerging global leaders hosted annually for professional exchanges in iowa, bringing