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Fourth Quarter 2024 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Released

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

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April 28, 2025
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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Holds Steady as 1,700 Iowans Enter the Workforce

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in March, up slightly from 3.3 percent in February as 1,700 new people entered the labor force.

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April 17, 2025
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Unemployment, Labor Force Participation Rates Unchanged in February

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment and labor force participation rates held steady in February 2025 amid modest job growth across many private industries.

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March 27, 2025
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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Climbs to 67.0 percent

Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate rose to 67.0 percent in January 2025, up from the 66.4 percent first announced for December.

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March 17, 2025
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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate Increases to 66.4 Percent in December

Iowa’s labor force participation rate rose to 66.4 percent in December 2024 amid an influx of recent graduates entering the workforce.

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January 24, 2025
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Iowa's Local Area Data for November will be released on December 27th

Please note that due to the Holiday Schedule, Iowa's Local Area Release for November will now be released on December 27th.

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November 25, 2024
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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.

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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.

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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.

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September 19, 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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April 18, 2024

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