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Job Centers in Des Moines, IA

We list 2 American Job Centers and workforce offices in Des Moines, Iowa, part of the IowaWORKS network. 2 publish their weekly hours, and the open-or-closed label below uses Des Moines local time. 2 say they help with unemployment insurance.

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IowaWORKS offices in Des Moines

IowaWORKS Des Moines

200 Army Post Road, Des Moines

Hours listedUnemployment help

IowaWORKS Des Moines River Park

525 SW Fifth St, Suite A, Des Moines

Hours listedUnemployment help

Unemployment in Iowa

Details
Claims line1-866-239-0843 Up to $644 a weekUp to 16 weeks What to bringDocuments checklist Free trainingWIOA funding

Questions

How many job centers are in Des Moines, IA?

We list 2 centers in Des Moines from official Iowa sources: IowaWORKS Des Moines; IowaWORKS Des Moines River Park.

Can I file for unemployment at a job center in Des Moines?

2 of the 2 centers say they help with unemployment insurance (IowaWORKS Des Moines; IowaWORKS Des Moines River Park). You can file online or in person at an IowaWORKS center. You can always file with the state by phone at 1-866-239-0843 or online.

How much is unemployment in Iowa?

Up to $644 a week for up to 16 weeks (effective July 5, 2026).