DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, April 11, and Saturday, April 17, was 7,255, an increase of 2,250 from last week’s adjusted numbers. There were 6,673 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 582 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) reports an increase in recent fraudulent activity related to unemployment insurance. This includes claims filed using stolen identities or unauthorized access to an individual’s account, as well as computer-generated claims from a single employer that exceeds the number of employees.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 16, 2021) — Quad Cities schools want to make sure students have access to promising employment tracks. Two upcoming events will present exciting options for students to explore.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2021) — The RIA Federal Credit Union will hold a ribbon-cutting for its new location at 11AM, Friday, April 23, 2021, at 4460 16th St, Moline, Illinois. The pandemic hasn’t gone away, but the community is prepared to attend public events safely and with confidence.