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All 17 IowaWORKS offices in Iowa
IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids
1025 Kirkwood Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids
IowaWORKS Council Bluffs
300 W Broadway, Suite 13, Omni Centré Business Mall, Council Bluffs
IowaWORKS Davenport
1801 E Kimberly Rd. Suite A, Davenport
IowaWORKS Decorah (Satellite)
312 Winnebago Street, Decorah
IowaWORKS Denison (Satellite)
504 Hwy 39 North, Denison
IowaWORKS Des Moines
200 Army Post Road, Des Moines
IowaWORKS Des Moines River Park
525 SW Fifth St, Suite A, Des Moines
IowaWORKS Dubuque
680 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Dubuque
IowaWORKS Fort Dodge
330 1st Ave N, Suite G, Fort Dodge
IowaWORKS Iowa City (Satellite)
Eastdale Plaza 1700 S 1st Avenue, Suite 11B, Iowa City
IowaWORKS Marshalltown
101 Iowa Avenue West, Suite 200, Southgate Plaza, Marshalltown
IowaWORKS Mason City
600 S Pierce Avenue, Mason City
IowaWORKS Ottumwa
15260 Truman Street, IHCC North Campus, Ottumwa
IowaWORKS Sioux City
2508 4th Street, Sioux City
IowaWORKS Spencer
217 W 5th Street, Spencer
IowaWORKS Waterloo
3420 University Avenue, Waterloo
IowaWORKS Burlington
550 S. Gear Avenue Suite 35, West Burlington
How to file for unemployment in Iowa
- Online: go to the official claim site, iowaworks.gov.
- By phone: 1-866-239-0843. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, except state holidays.
- In person: You can file online or in person at an IowaWORKS center.
Full guide: Iowa unemployment step by step · phone numbers and hours · weekly claims · appeals
Documents Iowa asks for
- Social Security number, mailing address, phone and email
- Last employer: name, payroll address, phone, dates, reason for separation, and vacation or severance pay
- Identity details for ID.me; names, birth dates and SSNs of dependents on your federal tax return
- Account and routing number for direct deposit; immigration record if it applies; DD-214 Member 4 or SF-8 if military or federal in the last 18 months
Source: workforce.iowa.gov, checked October 30, 2026. Lists can be partial; follow the instructions in your claim.
Work search requirement
Four reemployment activities a week, at least three of them job applications, unless waived. Record and certify them in IowaWORKS.
Source: workforce.iowa.gov.
Iowa unemployment benefit amounts
All statesMaximum effective July 5, 2026, per workforce.iowa.gov. Weeks from the same federal table. Your amount depends on your past wages; the state calculates it when you file.
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Iowa unemployment and job center questions
How do I file for unemployment in Iowa?
File online on the Iowa Workforce Development website or by phone at 1-866-239-0843 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, except state holidays). Have your Social Security number and recent employer details ready.
Can I go to a job center in Iowa to file for unemployment?
You can file online or in person at an IowaWORKS center. 17 of the 17 centers we list say they help with unemployment insurance.
What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Iowa?
$644 a week ($644 without dependents; $790 with four or more), for up to 16 weeks (the table range is 10-16 weeks). Source: Iowa, effective July 5, 2026.
How many job searches do I need each week in Iowa?
Four reemployment activities a week, at least three of them job applications, unless waived. Record and certify them in IowaWORKS.
How many job centers are there in Iowa?
We list 17 IowaWORKS offices verified against official sources.
Other states
Sources
State system name: workforce.iowa.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Agency: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claim website: workforce.iowa.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
In-person policy: workforce.iowa.gov, checked October 30, 2026.
Weekly maximum: workforce.iowa.gov (dated June 30, 2026), checked October 30, 2026.
Maximum weeks: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.