Iowa job openings reveal urban rural gap and sector shifts
Iowa State economist Dave Swenson notes urban areas outperform rural ones due to reliance on pandemic impacted industries. Manufacturing and construction make small shares of 68 295 openings while health care and social assistance hold about 17 percent. Polk and Linn together account for 2 869 postings, more than 77 other counties combined.
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Iowa job openings by sector show health care growth and limits
The Gazette reports three sectors manufacturing construction and health care social assistance led Iowa jobless claims during the pandemic. A June 9 reading lists advertised openings by county and sector with focus on health care as a growing area while non metro shifts continue. Local lawmakers debate federal unemployment benefits and their impact on filling positions with consensus split on policy effects.
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Iowa Ends Federal Unemployment Benefits Cutoff May Hit Iowans
Iowa ends participation in federal unemployment programs with last checks this week after June 12 cutoff. Gov. Reynolds argues the move will spur economic recovery, while workers like Kennedy and Thompson face harsh choices and potential poverty without benefits. Vaccination rates and care needs for family members color the impact on households across Linn County and beyond.
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