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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 3.3% in January this year, the same as in December 2024. The national unemployment rate decreased to 4.0%. At the same time, Iowa’s labor force participation…
(Un)Hired Help: Working on the edge
The American economy has roared back to life since the Great Recession more than a…
(Un)Hired Help: Working on the edge
The American economy has roared back to life since the Great Recession more than a…
(Un)Hired Help: Digging into Iowa’s workforce skills gap
In this six-part, members-first series, the CBJ is exploring the causes and symptoms of Iowa’s…
RSM economist upbeat on mid-market
Keynote speaker Joseph Brusuelas, chief economist of RSM US LLP, kicked off the CBJ Mid-Year…
Three ways to outlast a layoff
By Dennis G. Visser / Guest Column Some of us in Eastern Iowa work in industries…