Iowa unemployment rate rises to 3.9 percent
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent in April from 3.8 percent in March. That’s up from 3.7 percent a year ago. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 5 percent in April. “Although Iowa’s unemployment rate ticked up for the third straight month, the good news is that there are over 56,000 jobs posted at iowajobs.org, indicating Iowa’s employers are still in significant need of skilled workers,” said Iowa Workforce Development Director Beth Townsend. “While we never like to see the unemployment rate increase, Iowa still maintains a friendly environment for job seekers.” Iowa’s nonfarm employment gained 4,300, increasing the total jobs to 1,580,800 jobs.