‘Jobs & Economy’ Archives
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Drops Below 6%
Iowa's unemployment rate fell to the lowest that it has been since September of 2009 according to Iowa Workforce Development. Unemployed Iowans fell by 3,700, from 98,700 in October to 95,000 in November, marking the second consecutive month that unemployment has dropped by 100,000. Teresa Wahlert, director of Iowa Workforce Development [...]
Court Knocks Down Branstad Veto That Closed 36 Job Centers
Iowans looking for work won a big victory today when a district court ruled Governor Terry Branstad’s veto closing down 36 workforce centers across Iowa was unconstitutional. “After working together across party lines last session to make sure Iowans who need help finding a job could get it, I’m pleased the court overturned Governor [...]
Iowa Named 5th Best Run State
Iowa was named the fifth best run state by a new study out by 24/7 Wallst.com. Iowa was credited for having high rates of educated and insured residents. It was found that 90.6% of residents 25 years and older have at least a high school diploma and only 9.3% of residents do not have health insurance. According to 24/7 Wallst.com these are among [...]
Iowa Gets Recognition for Manufacturing Climate
The 2011 Manufacturing and Logistics National Report gave the State of Iowa an A grade for its healthy manufacturing climate. The report grade was based on local factors such as the quality and availability of the labor force, transportation infrastructure, non-wage labor costs, access to innovative technologies and the cost of doing business. [...]
Rep. Miller to Host Urban-Ag Academy on Saturday
In an effort to foster cooperation and understanding between agriculture and urban areas, State Rep. Helen Miller of Ft. Dodge, who also serves as Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, is hosting the first ever Urban-Ag Academy in Ankeny with leaders from across Iowa on Saturday, November 12th. “As state legislatures become more [...]