Iowa's unemployment rate ticked up to 3% in October, influenced by job cuts in manufacturing and construction.

Iowa's unemployment rate rose to 3% in October, up from 2.9% in September, due to job cuts in manufacturing and construction. Despite losing 3,700 jobs, Iowa's economy added 6,100 jobs over the past year, particularly in leisure and hospitality, and education and health services. The increase was partly attributed to pre-election uncertainty, with workforce leaders expecting stabilization post-election.

November 15, 2024
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