MercyOne Air Med Marks 40 Years With Events
Public celebrations on Nov. 10 in Des Moines, Clinton and Mason City will mark four decades of helicopter medical transport in Iowa.
Iowa Jobs News
Jobs in Iowa runs on employment trends, hiring, layoffs, workplace regulations and compensation, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the state economy through the lens of individual workers.
Nursing Jobs
Iowa Board of Nursing Reinstates Krystal Bauer License
The state nursing board has returned Krystal Bauer to practice under a two-year probationary status.
Military Jobs
Live Poll
Should veterans have more flexibility in choosing between VA and private medical providers?
Hinson and Cruz Back Expanded Veteran Medical Choice
The lawmakers are advocating for greater flexibility in healthcare access for Iowa veterans seeking medical services.
Remote Work
Live Poll
Do you worry that increased business investment in technology will lead to fewer job opportunities?
Iowa Employers Shift Focus Toward New Technology
A survey of more than 130 Iowa companies reveals changing priorities for hiring and compensation in 2027.
Internships
Live Poll
Would you choose a three-year bachelor's degree over a traditional four-year one?
Iowa Universities Propose Reduced-Credit Bachelor's Degrees
The University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa seek Board of Regents approval for three-year applied professional studies degrees.
Jobs — General
Live Poll
Do large industrial projects generally improve the long-term economic well-being of your local community?
Essar Group Planned Iowa Steel Facility
A massive $15 billion project in Iowa is set to create thousands of new jobs and significant economic growth.
Reporting here centers on monthly unemployment data, major hiring announcements, workforce development initiatives and changes to labor laws. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Public sector hiring and manufacturing output create distinct cycles in the state data. Technology shifts and demographic changes remain the most persistent factors influencing the local workforce landscape.