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Data snapshot: Iowa’s economy is losing ground

Posted on July 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM by Sean Finn

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Iowa’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic has ground to a halt. The state’s May report on jobs and unemployment from Iowa Workforce Development shows Iowa heading the wrong direction and losing ground faster than the rest of the nation.

Categories: Jobs & labor

Tagged As: Employment, Unemployment insurance, Unemployment rate

Update: Understanding Iowa's jobs deficit

Posted on July 23, 2021 at 3:41 PM by Colin Gordon

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On June 12, Iowa ended its participation in federal pandemic-related unemployment programs. Those relying on the $300 dollar/week bump under...

Categories: Covid-19, Data, Jobs & labor, Safety net & work supports

Tagged As: COVID-19, Iowa Economy, Iowa jobs, Unemployment insurance, Unemployment rate

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