Posts With Keyword ‘Unemployment’

Unemployment In Washington County Decreased From June To July

Posted: Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 6:28 am
Unemployment In Iowa Ranged From 3.9% In Lyon County to 10.4% In Montgomery County.  The Statewide Average For July Was 6.8%.<br />
(Washington Economic Development Group)Unemployment In Iowa Ranged From 3.9% In Lyon County to 10.4% In Montgomery County. The Statewide Average For July Was 6.8%.
(Washington Economic Development Group)

Iowa’s unemployment rate increased from June to July, growing a percentage point to 6.8%, but Washington County saw a point two percent decrease.

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Washington County Jobless Rate Lower in May

Posted: Friday, June 25th, 2010 at 6:44 am

Washington County’s unemployment rate in May was less than the previous month, and the lowest yet of 2010.

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Washington Co. Unemployment Holds Steady in February

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:40 am

Washington County’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.8 percent last month

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Washington Co. Unemployment Up

Posted: Friday, March 12th, 2010 at 6:42 am

Washington County’s unemployment rate jumped by nearly a percentage point in January to 6.8 percent.

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Iowa Unemployment Rate Consistently Lower, Workforce Director Explains Why

Posted: Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 5:54 am
IWD Director Elisabeth Buck talks to KCII During the Open House 2-12-10IWD Director Elisabeth Buck talks to KCII During the Open House 2-12-10

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Iowa’s unemployment rate has been consistently lower than the rest of the country during this currant recession.

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Economic Index Up, Employment Stable

Posted: Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 6:43 am

A report from the Iowa Department of Revenue shows and three month’s of consecutive increases in the state’s leading economic index.

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Iowa, Washington County Unemployment Numbers Up

Posted: Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 at 7:27 am

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Iowa’s unemployment rate rose by a tenth of a percentage point last month

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Washington Co. Unemployment Drops in September

Posted: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 6:19 am

Washington County’s unemployment rate eased slightly last month

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