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Unemployment
Press Release

Iowans’ Unemployment Benefits to Increase Starting July 6

Iowa Workforce Development announced that the maximum weekly benefit for unemployed Iowans will increase effective the benefit week of July 6, 2025.

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June 30, 2025
Unemployment
Press Release

IWD Announces Modernized Unemployment System to Improve Experience for Iowans

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has formally announced a new, modernized unemployment system that will make it easier for Iowans to file for benefits.

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May 27, 2025
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Reemployment Services and Programs

IWD has several reemployment programs available to help Iowans find the resources and skills they need to find a new career.

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Unemployment Insurance Tax Collection and Offsets

Learn more about how IWD collects unpaid UI taxes. Explore payment options and collection methods like offsets and liens.

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Unemployment Insurance Taxes

Information about unemployment insurance taxes for employers.

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Field Auditor Contacts

A list of Unemployment Insurance Field Auditors across Iowa.

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Pandemic Programs

Information on federally-sponsored programs that provided benefits to Iowans impacted by the pandemic.

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Information on Protesting a Claim

You, the former employee of your employer, have a denied unemployment insurance claim, you can protest it.

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SIDES - State Information Data Exchange System

You can now connect with the SIDES system by logging into your UI account on iowaworks.gov and following the steps below.

Unemployment

Reemployment Process: The Steps Toward Your Next Career

This page summarizes the key steps needed to maintain your eligibility for unemployment benefits and the reemployment process at Iowa Workforce Development.

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Overpayments and Recovery

Ineligible Iowans who receive UI benefits must repay IWD. Overpayments will be communicated through decision letters. Payments can be made online or via mail.

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Unemployment Insurance Statistics

These UI Statistics for Iowa are used for federal workload reporting, determining triggers for benefits programs, and as an economic indicator.

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Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) supports Iowans unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. Apply in just a few steps and begin your path to reemployment.

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How Do I File for Unemployment?

If you’ve lost your job, Iowa Workforce Development is here to help and has the tools you need to begin your reemployment path.

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