The library has compiled a collection of resources for the community as we together navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Please feel free to browse these employment, economic recovery, health, and local resources. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Iowa Workforce Development – Unemployment & Temporary Jobs
- Website: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/
- IWD COVID-19 Information Page: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/COVID-19
- Phone: 866-239-0843
- Email: uiclaimshelp@iwd.iowa.gov
- Video Instructions for Unemployment Applications
- Temporary Jobs: https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/temp-jobs
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IDEA) – Resources for Businesses
Financial assistance opportunities/grants/loans, financial & business guidance, business clarifications, connectivity resources, and more.
- Website: https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/
- IDEA COVID-19 Resources Page: https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/our-agency-detail-resources?id=6710&panel=3
- Phone: 1.515.348.6200
- Email: info@iowaeda.com
America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) – Resources for Small Businesses
- Website: http://iowasbdc.org/
- Iowa SBDC COVID-19 Information Page: http://iowasbdc.org/covid-19/
- Phone: 515-294-2030
- Email: iowasbdc@iastate.edu (or for emergencies: Lshimkat@iastate.edu)
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City of Sioux Center
- Website: https://www.siouxcenter.org/
- COVID-19 update 3-22-20: https://www.siouxcenter.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=465
- Phone: (712)-722-0761
- Email: info@siouxcenter.org
Hope Food Pantry
As of 3/22/20, the Hope Food Pantry is open Wednesdays 2-6pm.
- Website: https://hopefoodpantry.weebly.com/
- Phone: 712-540-9351
- Email: jms@mtcnet.net
Reliable Sources of Information on COVID-19
- Local-level
- State-level
- National-level
- Worldwide Resources & Information
