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IWD to Soon Distribute 1099-G Forms to Claimants

Iowa Workforce Development will soon distribute 1099-G tax forms to claimants. Your 1099-G form will be provided by late January 2026.

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December 29, 2025
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Holiday and Unemployment Benefits Schedule

IWD offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. Normal operations will resume Friday, Dec. 26

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December 19, 2025
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Happy Holidays from Iowa Workforce Development
Labor Market Information
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Release of Iowa Labor Force and Jobs Data to Resume December 10

Following delays caused by the federal government shutdown, the release of Iowa’s labor force and jobs data will begin resuming next week.

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December 3, 2025
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New Work-Based Learning Webinar Coming In January: Launching a High School IT Community Help Desk

New Webinar Coming In January: Using Work-Based Learning to Launch a High School IT Community Help Desk

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December 2, 2025
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New Work-Based Learning (WBL) Webinar Series
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IWD Celebrates Grand Opening of New IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids Office

IWD staff was on hand to highlight the grand opening of the IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids office and the improvement of workforce services in the area.

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November 24, 2025
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Ribbon Cutting at the IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids Office Grand Opening
Labor Market Information
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Release of September and October's Labor Force and Jobs Data Delayed Due to Impacts from Federal Shutdown

Iowa’s news release and its corresponding labor force data for the month of September will be postponed due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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November 19, 2025
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November 16-22, 2025 is International Fraud Awareness Week

November 16-22, 2025 is International Fraud Awareness Week. Be aware of fraud threats and take steps to protect your unemployment insurance (UI) account.

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November 15, 2025
IowaWORKS
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IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids to Hold Grand Opening Event with Kirkwood on November 20

Partnership between IowaWORKS and Kirkwood brings together city, workforce, and business leaders to showcase improved workforce services in the area.

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November 12, 2025
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Welcome Area at the Cedar Rapids IowaWORKS Office
Home Base Iowa
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Veterans Day Events Happening Across Iowa

Veterans Day is just around the corner, and communities all across Iowa are getting ready to honor those who have served.

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November 4, 2025
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Iowa's Veteran Day Events
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Next Work-Based Learning Webinar Takes Place November 4: Addressing Iowa’s Healthcare Workforce Shortage

Healthcare

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October 28, 2025
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Highway 30 Corridor Job Fairs To Expand Across Central Iowa

IowaWORKS today announced the return and expansion of the Highway 30 Corridor Job Fairs, a regional series of career-related events across central Iowa.

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October 10, 2025
Announcement

New Fraud Scheme Targeting Unemployment Claimants Who May Have a Lien

A newly identified scheme targets unemployment claimants with fake letters that attempt to lure them into providing banking information to fraudulent actors.

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October 3, 2025
Work-Based Learning
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New Work-Based Learning Webinar on October 7: Growing High School Internship Programs

Hear from employers across Iowa about how they built their high school internship programs and the advantages of starting early to prepare the future workforce.

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October 2, 2025
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New Work-Based Learning (WBL) Webinar Series
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
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Celebrating 2025's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) serves an important time to celebrate the many contributions of individuals with disabilities.

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September 17, 2025
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
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MBI-Works Funding Opportunity to Grow Iowa's Construction Careers Now Open

The MBI-WORKS fund has supported multiple projects across the state, and IWD encourages any eligible applications to apply for this great opportunity.

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September 15, 2025

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