The physical location for IowaWORKS in Creston is now closed due to low customer traffic and the transition of staff to other IowaWORKS locations.
IowaWORKS is working to ensure that local customers have access to services by hosting a series of stops with the Mobile Workforce Center, coordinating with local workforce partners, and offering one-on-one career assistance through virtual appointments.
Below is a schedule for the Mobile Workforce Center’s upcoming visits and the various options for Iowans to receive services. IowaWORKS is assigning one staff member to handle all virtual services for customers in the area, while individuals with disabilities will continue to receive services from the same Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) office at Southwestern Community College (1501 W. Townline Street, Creston, IA 50801).
Support for Workforce Services
Mobile Workforce Center Visits
All visits will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on the dates listed below at Southwestern Community College (1501 W Townline St, Creston, IA 50801). The vehicle will be parked on the westside of the college’s Technical Building.
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Wednesday, January 7, 2025
- Wednesday, January 14, 2025
- Wednesday, January 21, 2025
- Wednesday, January 28, 2025
Virtual Appointments for Creston-Area Customers
Carol Smith
Email: caroline.smith@iwd.iowa.gov
Phone: 712-352-3480 ext. 45139
(Virtual appointments can also be made online at any time)
Creston Workforce VR Service Unit
1501 W. Townline Street
Creston, IA 50801
Email: IVRSCBAOreferrals@iwd.iowa.gov
Phone: (641) 782-2199 ext. 36
Virtual Services and Offices
IowaWORKS virtual workshops are available to help job seekers with resume and interview tips, financial literacy, career planning, and more. Job seekers can register for an account on IowaWORKS.gov or connect with a local office, including those in the Des Moines and Council Bluffs area, to learn more.
More Information
More information about the plans to support the Creston area, including future job fairs, events, and resources, will be posted in the weeks ahead on the following channels:
- Iowa Workforce Development Website (workforce.iowa.gov)
- Iowa State Workforce Development Board Website (swdb.iowa.gov)
- Iowa Workforce Development Facebook (facebook.com/IAWorkforce)
- IowaWORKS LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/iowaworks)
Next year, IowaWORKS will conduct outreach through Southwestern Community College, local libraries, and other partners to continue assessing local needs. IowaWORKS also plans to host jobs fairs in the spring.