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Beth Townsend

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Iowa’s Unemployment Rate in April Rises to 10.2 Percent

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 10.2 percent in April. The state’s jobless rate was 2.7 percent one year ago.

Iowa Sees Uptick in Initial Unemployment Claims

Iowa saw 28,827 file an initial claim for unemployment last week, a slight uptick in claims from the previous week. 170,990 remain on unemployment.

The Number of Unemployment Claims in Iowa Grows Each Week During Pandemic

The U.S. Department of Labor reports Iowa saw 67,334 new unemployment claims between March 29-April 4, the most in one week since the COVID-19 surge began.

Reynolds Expands COVID-19 Closures to Include Most Retail Stores, Extends Through April 7

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered most retail stores closed in addition to the other COVID-19 closures, and extended the closures through April 7, 2020.

Reynolds Outlines Regulatory Relief During COVID-19 Crisis

Gov. Kim Reynolds shared regulatory relief her administration will provide to address the economic impact of COVID-19 in Iowa and additional updates.

Reynolds Announces Assistance for Those Impacted By COVID-19 Layoffs

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced unemployment insurances assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19.

Reynolds Announces Additional Cabinet Members

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced 11 additional cabinet members including former Iowa Speaker of the House Kraig Paulsen to head the Iowa Department of Revenue.

Iowa Ties For Lowest Unemployment in the Nation

Maintaining its 2.4 percent unemployment rate and Hawaii’s increase, Iowa is now tied for the lowest unemployment rate in the nation for the first time since March 2000.