Iowa ended 2025 with more people working and participating in the labor force, even as overall employment dipped slightly at ...

Iowa Workforce Development says the labor force participation rate rose to 67.7 percent, up from 67.6 percent in November.

The Jordan Street Apartments project is expected to add 96 units of market-rate housing in North Liberty. The project was ...

DUNWOODY, GA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What keeps a thriving corporate district successful ...

Iowa's unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in September, the first decrease in more than 1 1/2 years. The construction and education sectors led job growth in Iowa for the month. Despite the recent gain, ...

Marshalltown and the surrounding communities have long understood the value of partnerships. Nowhere is that more evident than in the success of Iowa Valley’s 260 workforce training programs. These ...

Iowa’s workforce is showing mixed signals. Fewer people are working compared to a year ago and more are unemployed. While many employers have slowed hiring, others struggle to fill open positions.

The number of Iowans working in the state increased to 1,664,100 in January, the highest it’s been since June 2023, new data from Iowa Workforce Development shows. In December, 1,661,400 Iowans were ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Spotlight on Apprenticeships 2025, an annual special section dedicated to ...

Iowa's manufacturing sector, closely tied to agriculture, is facing job losses due to a downturn in the farm economy. Despite recent layoffs, Iowa manufacturers' primary long-term concern is a ...

The Iowa DOGE Task Force released its final report on Tuesday, recommending cuts intended to increase efficiency within the state government. The final report was issued to Reynolds by the task force ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska’s unemployment rate held steady for the 5th straight month, while Iowa saw a slight uptick in unemployment in August. A report released Friday shows Nebraska’s ...