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Iowa’s unemployment rate decreases to 3.7% in September

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% in September, down from 3.8% in August but up from 3.3% one year ago, according to data released Dec. 10 by Iowa Workforce Development. The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in…

New state grant aims to boost health care workforce

A new health care grant aimed at boosting the industry’s workforce across Iowa was announced…

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IWD to deploy modernized unemployment system

Unemployed workers in Iowa soon will be accessing a new system in order to process…

Iowa awards $3.4 million in grants to support registered apprenticeship programs

Iowa Workforce Development has announced new grant awards for Registered Apprenticeship (RA) sponsors whose programs…

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Iowa’s labor, unemployment rate steady in March

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment and labor force participation rates held steady in March amid modest…

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Iowa unemployment, labor force participation rates unchanged in February

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment and labor force participation rates held steady in February amid modest…

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Iowa unemployment rate holds steady in January; labor force participation increases

According to data compiled by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), Iowa’s unemployment rate remained steady at…

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Iowa Workforce Development honored for efforts to reduce unemployment

Iowa Workforce Development has been recognized with the 2024 Full Employment Award from the American…

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Greater Iowa City releases Johnson County laborshed analysis

Using data from the Iowa Workforce Development’s laborshed reports from 2024, Greater Iowa City, Inc.…

Iowa unemployment rate climbs to 3.2% in December

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in December, while the state’s labor force…

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Gov. Reynolds announces $3.4 Million in Registered Apprenticeship Grants

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced $3.4 million in Registered Apprenticeship grants to assist school…

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Iowa’s unemployment rate rose to 3% in October

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3% in October, up from 2.9% in September…

Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.9% in September

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in September amid a labor force that…

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Iowa unemployment rises slightly to 2.9% in August

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9% in August, ending a four-month streak…

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Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.8% for fourth straight month

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8% in July, unchanged from June and .2% lower…

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Iowa unemployment unchanged at 2.8% for June

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8% in June, unchanged since April and .1% percent…

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