Initial Unemployment Claims in Iowa See a Sharp Drop

7,958 fewer Iowans filed an initial unemployment claim last week compared to the previous week. Under COVID-19 closures, 305,625 initial claims were filed.

Iowa Sees Over 41,000 Unemployment Claims Due to COVID-19 Surge

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that during the week of March 15-21, 2020, 41,890 people who work in Iowa filed unemployment insurance claims.

Iowa Leads The Nation

Steven Holt: Hard working Iowans, fiscal discipline, and responsible leadership have combined to make Iowa one of the best places in America to live and raise a family.