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In late 2021, as the Covid-19 pandemic eased and labor demand grew, Iowa’s worker shortage had become severe. The state’s workforce agency, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD), decided to create a new delivery model to return unemployment insurance (UI) to its original mission as a public saf...

WASHINGTON – The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) recognized 38 state workforce agencies, employers, Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) at its annual State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Seminar Wednesday, in S...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON - The National Association of State Workforce Agencies' (NASWA) 2021 Virtual State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Seminar recognized state workforce agencies, several employers, Professional Employer Organizations (PEO's), a...

This Iowa state profile includes a snapshot of how the state responded to the COVID-19 pandemic during calendar year 2020. Throughout the pandemic, workforce agencies worked tirelessly to assist an unprecedented number of individuals and implement a host of new unemployment insurance progr...

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON - The National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) announced the appointment of Chairpersons of the Policy Committees of the Membership. These individuals, selected from across the U.S. to serve as NASWA Policy Committee Chairpersons, are as fo...

Theme: Employer Outreach State-Led Employer Webinars & Employer Education Events State Workforce Agencies are often the first resource employers have in understanding how to navigate the ins and outs of Unemployment Insurance. Over the years, states have developed Outreach webin...

Iowa Governor announces UI tax extension to assist small businesses

IA - Gov Reynolds announces assistance for employees and employers affected by COVID19

WASHINGTON - The National Association of State Workforce Agencies' (NASWA) 2020 State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) Seminar in Kansas City recognized several employers, Professional Employer Organizations (PEO's), Third-Party-Administrators (TPA's), and state...

This 2019 State of the Workforce Report for Iowa highlights Labor Market Information including Labor Force Data, Education Levels and Key Industries. It also highlights Workforce Development Programs, American Job Centers, Individuals Served by Iowa's Workforce Services, Unemployment ...