In response to the tornado damage in Pella, a temporary IowaWORKS Center has opened in the community.
Iowa Workforce Development opened the temporary office in Pella at The Well Resource Center, 419 E. Oskaloosa St. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Well phone number is 641-621-0164 ext. 706.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the residents and businesses in Pella, Marshalltown and Bondurant,” said Beth Townsend, Director, Iowa Workforce Development. “We know this is a challenging time for these communities. Our IowaWORKS staff is available to work with business leaders and employees whose jobs may be displaced because of the storms. We appreciate The Well providing temporary office space so we can quickly have a physical presence in Pella.”
Questions about unemployment insurance can be directed to customer service at 1-866-239-0843 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Claims are filed online through www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov by selecting “Apply for Unemployment” from the home page. The Frequently Asked Questions also is a helpful resource.