Iowa's unemployment rate remains 2.9% amidst job losses in education and health services, and a rise in unemployed individuals.

Iowa's unemployment rate held steady at 2.9% in September, despite a decline in total employment and an increase in unemployed individuals to 49,400. The labor force participation rate remained at 66.3%. Iowa businesses lost 4,800 jobs, mainly in education and health services, while leisure and hospitality gained 600 jobs. Separately, Iowa joined a national task force against suspected illegal robocalls involving iDentidad Advertising Development LLC.

October 21, 2024
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