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Iowa Economy News Monitoring

  • Published on 05:47 GMT

    Iowa jobless rate falls, hiring shows steady growth

    [DES MOINES, Iowa] — Iowa's unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in May, according to new data released by Iowa Workforce Development. The seasonally adjusted rate dropped from April and is lower than the same time last year. The agency says the data shows …

    Source: KWWL - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on 11:42 GMT

    Claudia Schabel wants to help Iowa women reach economic prosperity

    Multiculturalism has been a part of Claudia Schabel’s life from the very beginning.  She is originally from Brazil, which she says is a very multicultural place. Brazil has the largest population of Japanese descendants outside of Japan, and her stepfather …

    Source: Business Record - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on 16:10 GMT

    Iowa’s ‘Rural Mainstreet Index’ up eight points this month

    A monthly survey of rural bank CEOs in the Midwest finds nearly 58% see stable or modest growth in the small businesses in their area. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss said that and other survey responses has pushed the “Rural Mainstreet Index” to …

    Source: Radio Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on 04:20 GMT

    Iowa town watches zoning change vote for concrete crusher site

    OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A controversy has been brewing in a small western Iowa community. It involves a proposed site to recycle old concrete and asphalt. Neighbors are concerned about the impact on the environment and themselves. When they walk out their …

    Source: WOWT 6 - Nebraska - Neutral
  • Published on 01:05 GMT

    Iowa job report: unemployment dips to 3.2% as job growth continues

    DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) -In the state’s latest job report, unemployment dropped slighlty lower, but there is some growth. Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in May from 3.3 percent in April. This is a bit better than 3.6 percent a year ago. It’s also …

    Source: KYOU - Iowa - Indeterminate
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Iowa adds 3,400 jobs in May as unemployment falls to 3.2%

    Businesses in Iowa added 3,400 jobs in May, marking the third consecutive month of employment growth, according to Iowa Workforce Development data released today. Overall, the state’s nonfarm employment increased to 1,584,500, up from 1,581,100 in April. …

    Source: Business Record - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Iowa unemployment rate falls to 3.2% in May

    Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in May, down from 3.3% in April and 3.6% a year earlier, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The U.S. unemployment rate held at 4.3% in May. The number of unemployed Iowans declined to 56,100 …

    Source: Corridor Business Journal - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on 00:20 GMT

    Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Visits North Iowa, Addresses Farm Economy and Rural Health

    FOREST CITY, Iowa —Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig made a stop in Forest City Tuesday, speaking to members of the Forest City Rotary Club during a luncheon meeting at Waldorf University before continuing on a multi-county tour of North Iowa …

    Source: KIOW - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Iowa unemployment rate drops in May

    Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says the May unemployment rate dropped down slightly from the 3.3% in April. “Went down to 3.2% and was down from 3.6% a year ago. We gained 3,400 jobs between April and May, which was a good sign,” she …

    Source: Radio Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Iowa unemployment drops to 3.2%, well below U.S. rate

    DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa's unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in May, down from 3.3% in April and 3.6% a year ago, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The number of unemployed Iowans dropped to 56,100 in May from 57,200 in April. The total number of …

    Source: KIMT News 3 - Minnesota - Pending
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to 3.2% in May

    Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in May, down from 3.3 % in April and 3.6% one year ago, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The national unemployment rate remained at 4.3%. The number of unemployed Iowans declined to 56,100 …

    Source: RadioOnTheGo - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Iowa launches new initiative to strengthen manufacturing workforce

    A new statewide initiative has been launched by Iowa Workforce Development to help develop a more skilled and competitive workforce in the state’s advanced manufacturing industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development initiative is part of a $4.7 …

    Source: Business Record - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Thrive Iowa launches in Cass County

    Atlantic — Community members, employers, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, educational institutions, and local leaders are encouraged to attend the official launch of Thrive Iowa in Cass County on June 23. The event is scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m …

    Source: Atlantic News Telegraph - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Georgia sets new employment records as unemployment rate declines

    ATLANTA — More Georgians are working as the state reaches new records for both employment and labor force participation. According to the Georgia Department of Labor, the state’s labor force climbed to an all-time high of nearly 5.5 million people in May. …

    Source: 98.7FM & AM1340 WGAU - Georgia - Pending
  • Published on Jun 18, 2026

    Trump points to low Iowa gas prices at G7 Summit. Here's what he said.

    Updated June 17, 2026, 3:38 p.m. CT President Donald Trump is once again talking about gas prices in Iowa. During a news conference at the G7 Summit in France, Trump pointed to Iowa's prices before the war in Iran as a sign of the strength of the pre- …

    Source: Des Moines Register - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    No, Iowa's flat tax isn't making our economy a winner

    Lately, the supporters of Iowa’s 3.8% flat tax have been trying to convince us it is boosting the state’s economy. This is probably a surprise to most Iowans. I have written extensively about Iowa’s economic failings. From meager growth rates to a …

    Source: Burlington Hawk Eye - Iowa - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Iowa Workforce Development launching $4.7 million manufacturing training grant

    Iowa Workforce Development is launching a new statewide grant program aimed at addressing skilled labor shortages in the state’s advanced manufacturing sector. The initiative, called Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development — or AMP’D Iowa — is funded …

    Source: Corridor Business Journal - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Dubuque's Gronen named Iowa small business of the week

    DUBUQUE COUNTY, Iowa — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst named Gronen as her Small Business of the Week. The Dubuque County company was recognized by Ernst, who chairs the Senate Small Business Committee. Throughout the 119th Congress, she plans to recognize a small …

    Source: KWWL - Iowa - Pending
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Gravert Focuses Campaign on Schools, Healthcare, Economy in District 5 Race

    Independent candidate for Iowa Senate District 5 Rachel Gravert is centering her campaign on what she calls the “SHE” platform. ESTHERVILLE, IA (Northwestiowanow) — Independent candidate for Iowa Senate District 5 Rachel Gravert is centering her campaign …

    Source: Pure Oldies 98.3 & 98.5 - Iowa - Pending

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  • Published on June 19, 2026 - 01:03 GMT

    The [U.S.] Supreme Court’s major cases during the 2025-26 term

    Cases related to President Donald Trump are dominating the Supreme Court’s docket for the second straight term, and this time the stakes are higher. But Trump’s policies are not the only thing on the court’s docket. The justices are also deciding major …

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  • Published on June 19, 2026 - 01:03 GMT

    US Supreme Court limits ban on gun ownership by marijuana users

    The justices, in a 9-0 ruling, upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge brought under the law at issue against Ali Hemani, an American-Pakistani ‌dual citizen and Texas resident who told authorities he was a regular …

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