19 Jan 2024

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.2 Percent in December

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 19, 2024) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.2 percent in December amid hiring gains in both construction and manufacturing. The state’s jobless rate was 3.3 percent last month and 3.0 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent.

19 Jan 2024

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Launch New Iowa Profile Data Tool, Empowering Communities with Robust Insights

By Iowa Finance Authority

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 19, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced the launch of the Iowa Profile in partnership with mySidewalk. The new tool offers a comprehensive data resource, offering policymakers and community leaders to view data and valuable insights on housing, public health, safety, transportation, education, quality of life, and the economy in their county, city, zip code, or census tract.

17 Jan 2024

Cookies and Dreams Spreads Sweetness Amidst Challenges: 500 Cookie Care Packages Giveaway

By Merit Pages

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 17, 2024) — In the face of snow filled and frigid adversity, Cookies and Dreams, a resilient small business dedicated to spreading joy through delectable cookies, is thrilled to announce the giveaway of 500 Cookie Care Packages as a token of appreciation for the unwavering support received from its community.

12 Jan 2024

Iowa Business Council (IBC) Projects Positive Six-Month Economic Outlook

By Iowa Business Council

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 12, 2024) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its final quarterly Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2023. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above fifty, sentiment is positive. The fourth-quarter survey's overall economic outlook index is 59.65, a decrease of 0.27 index points from the 2023 third-quarter report.

12 Jan 2024

2024 Presidential Candidate Bobblehead Series Unveiled Ahead of Iowa Caucus

By Phil Sklar

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (January 12, 2024) — This morning, the 

11 Jan 2024

Iowa Farm Bureau Sets 2024 Legislative Priorities to Protect Landowners and Property Tax-Payers, Modernization of Grain Indemnity Fund

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2024) — Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state’s largest grassroots farm organization, will address key priorities of protecting landowners and property tax-payers, the modernization of the state’s Grain Indemnity Fund and other important policies impacting Iowa’s farmers and rural communities during the 2024 legislative session.

10 Jan 2024

Planned Parenthood North Central State Workers with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Reach Tentative Agreement for First Union Contract

By Josh Keller

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (January 10, 2024) — Late Monday night, Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) and the union member bargaining team for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa reached a tentative agreement (TA) on a historic first contract for the 430 workers who voted in 2022 to form their union. Monday was the 37th bargaining session between the two sides and the final session lasted nearly fourteen hours, ending at 1AM.

10 Jan 2024

Iowa Business Council (IBC) Reaction to 2024 Condition of the State Speech

By Joe Murphy

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05 Jan 2024

Niabi Zoo: Full-Time Position Available

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2024) — We believe in rewarding our dedicated team members. Check out our attractive compensation package:

Base Salary:

- Current: $20.95

- Effective July 1, 2024: $21.58 (Guaranteed Wage Increase)

Wage Step Increases:

- Milestone increases after one, two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve, fifteen, twenty, and 25 years of service.

Retirement Benefits:

03 Jan 2024

National Union Leaders Call on Justice Department to Stop Pay Cuts for Workers at FCI Thomson

By Tim Kauffman

WASHINGTON DC (January 3, 2024) — The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is 

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