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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.0 Percent in October

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.0 percent in October amid job cuts in manufacturing and construction.

November 15, 2024

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.9 Percent in September

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9 percent in September amid a labor force that remained largely static despite job reductions.

October 18, 2024

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly to 2.9 Percent In August

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9 percent in August 2024.

September 19, 2024

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First Quarter 2024 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Released

The first quarter 2024 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data has been released.

August 16, 2024

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds at 2.8 Percent for Fourth Straight Month

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in July, unchanged since April and 0.2 percent lower than one year ago.

August 15, 2024

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.8 Percent for Third Straight Month

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in June, unchanged since April and 0.1 percent lower than one year ago.

July 18, 2024

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.8 Percent in May

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in May, unchanged from April and the same as one year ago.

June 20, 2024

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Work-Based Learning Survey Now Open for Iowa Employers

Calling all Iowa employers! Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is seeking the input of employers in a new survey about Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs.

June 12, 2024

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.8 Percent in April

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent for April 2024, down from last month’s rate of 2.9 percent and tying the rate from a year ago.

May 16, 2024

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.9 Percent in March

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9 percent in March from a revised February rate of 3.0 percent.

April 18, 2024

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