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Iowa Economics

Iowa Heating Costs Will Rise 8% This Winter

Iowa Heating Costs Will Rise 8% This Winter

Higher energy bills will strain low-income households and shift demand for state-managed assistance programs.

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Employment

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Employment

Iowa Unemployment Rate Held at 3.2 Percent in August

The steady jobless rate reflects a shrinking labor force that complicates hiring efforts for Iowa operators.

Iowa Unemployment Rate Held at 3.2 Percent in August