Des Moines, Iowa — The state unemployment rate dropped again in August. Read more
Creighton Economist Suggests Iowa’s Unemployment Rate ‘Undervalued’
Omaha, Nebraska — Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says Iowa’s economy appears to be bouncing back better from the pandemic compared to other parts of the country, but it’s not close to a full recovery.
(as said) “If you look at it, we’re still probably in Iowa five or six percent below pre-COVID level employment numbers,” Goss says. “…It’s real easy to say negatives are getting less negative.”
Goss made his comments Friday during taping of the “Iowa Press” program that aired Friday night on Iowa P-B-S. Goss suggested to moderator David Yepsen that more Iowans are unemployed than the unemployment RATE suggests.
(as said) “I would say it’s undervalued. In other words, there are more unemployed than that one would suggest,” Goss said. Yepsen asked: “So what do you think? How bad is unemployment?” Goss replied: “It’s bad…particularly in leisure and hospitality.”
Goss suggests it’s more likely eight to nine percent of Iowans are unemployed, compared to the August unemployment rate of six percent that state officials announced Friday.
Grassley And Ernst At Center Of Debate About Ginsburg’s Replacement
Washington, DC — The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has thrust Iowa’s U.S. Senators — both Republicans — into the spotlight. The Senate’s Republican leader says there will be a vote this year on the person President Trump nominates to replace Ginsburg. Read more
Village, Other Institutions Celebrate Direct Support Professional Recognition Week
Sheldon, Iowa — Many people in northwest Iowa serve others as what the industry calls “Direct Support Professionals.” And this week is set aside to recognize them and all they do. Read more
Rise Ministries To Launch Podcast
Sheldon, Iowa — Rise Ministries in Sheldon is adding a new component to their outreach. Rise Founder and President Rob Roozeboom says Rise Ministries is on the verge of launching a podcast series. Read more
Sheldon To Host Marching Band Competition Saturday
Sheldon, Iowa — It seems like every day we hear of something that has had to be postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, and high school marching band contests are no different. Normally Sheldon would host the State Marching Band Festival in August, but that was just one more event that fell victim to the pandemic. Read more