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The latest news from Iowa's Labor Market Information Division, which includes labor force data, studies, and more.

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.2 Percent in October

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2 percent in October, up from 3.1 percent a year ago.

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November 16, 2023
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Increases to 3.0 Percent in September

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked up to 3.0 percent in September, up from 2.9 percent last month but down from 3.1 percent a year ago.

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October 19, 2023
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 2.9 Percent in August

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 2.7 percent to 2.9 percent in August, tying the year-ago rate.

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September 14, 2023
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Iowa's 2023 Industry Profiles Released

The 2023 Industry profiles are now available for the major industries in Iowa.

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August 21, 2023
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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Returns to Pre-Pandemic Level

Iowa’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent in July, while the labor force participation rate rose to 68.8 percent, reaching its pre-pandemic level.

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August 17, 2023
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First Quarter 2023 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Released

The first quarter 2023 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) data has been released.

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July 31, 2023
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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rises Once Again in June, Unemployment Rate Unchanged

Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased once again in June to 68.7 percent, up from 68.5 percent in May.

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July 20, 2023
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 2.7 Percent in May

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held level at 2.7 percent in May as 6,400 new workers joined the labor force.

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June 15, 2023
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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.7 Percent in April

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in April from 2.8 percent in March while the state’s labor force added 4,300 new workers.

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May 18, 2023
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2022 Statewide Laborshed Results Are Now Available!

The 2022 Statewide Laborshed analysis for Iowa has been completed. The results can be found on the LMI Laborshed web page.

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May 16, 2023

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