Tag: Iowa Workforce Development
2024 payroll tax rates lowest allowed by state law
For the second consecutive year, Iowa’s payroll tax rates will be the lowest allowed by state law, Gov. Reynolds announced on Monday, Aug. 28.
“Today’s...
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in July
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% in July, but remains down from 2.8% one year ago, according to Iowa Workforce Development.
The...
Iowa unemployment rate holds steady in June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady in June at 2.7%, Iowa Workforce Development officials announced Thursday.
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped slightly in June,...
IowaWORKS to replace Teach Iowa as main outlet for listing education jobs
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and the Iowa Department of Education are launching a statewide outreach campaign to help Iowa education leaders learn how to...
Iowa’s unemployment rate decreases to 2.7% in April
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7% in April from 2.8% in March while the state’s labor force added 4,300 new workers, according...
IWD launches online portal for veterans, families
Iowa Workforce Development announced on Friday, April 7, that it has launched a new online portal that will make it easier for veterans and...
Iowa unemployment rate drops to 2.9% in February
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in February from 3% in January, according to a report March 23 from Iowa Workforce Development.
Meanwhile,...
Iowa unemployment rate drops to 3% in January
Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0% in January, down from the 3.1% initially announced in December, Iowa Workforce Development officials announced Monday, March 13. The...
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in December
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in December, down from 3.9% a year ago, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The U.S. unemployment rate was...