Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Holds Steady as 1,700 Iowans Enter the Workforce
Apr 18, 2025
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.0 percent in March as 1,700 Iowans entered the labor force. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4 percent in March, up…
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Weekly Fuel Report
Apr 17, 2025
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 9 cents, averaging $2.98 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
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Iowa Weekly Fuel Report
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
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Iowans are warned that customer support scams are on the rise
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By Matt Kelley (Radio Iowa) Iowans are being reminded to steer clear of popups or emails that claim your computer or phone is infected with a virus. Lisa Schiller, a spokeswoman for the Better Business…