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Following Successful Testing, ID.me to be Required for Unemployment Claims Effective April 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2024www.workforce.iowa.gov Media ContactJesse Dougherty, (515) 725-5487communications@iwd.iowa.gov Following Successful Testing, ID.me to be Required for Unemployment Claims Effective April 1Claimants using ID.me experienced an easier and faster identity verification process.DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has announced a successful testing period for ID.me, the new identity verification method used in the state’s unemployment system. As
Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
The first annual Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition not only brings attention to all the cool things made in Iowa, but also the outstanding career opportunities available in manufacturing – an industry that employs 225,000 people in the state and contributes over $38 billion to the economy! ABI and MidWestOne are joining nearly 20 other state associations who have hosted similar successful competitions. Nominated products in other states have ranged from motorcycles, military vehicles, cheese
2024 UNbelievable Workplaces
CB CHAMBER CELEBRATES COUNCIL BLUFFS’ TWENTY AWARDED UNBELIEVABLE WORKPLACES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 7, 2024COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA – The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce recognized 23 area businesses as UNbelievable Workplaces on Wednesday, March 6th. UNbelievable Workplaces is an initiative aimed at enhancing employee satisfaction for local businesses. Businesses gain insights from their workforce, fostering a desirable workplace culture and highlighting their commitment to employee
Governor Reynolds, IWD Announce Delivery of New Mobile Workforce Center to Expand Workforce Services Across Iowa
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29, 2024www.workforce.iowa.gov Media ContactJesse Dougherty, (515) 725-5487communications@iwd.iowa.gov Governor Reynolds, IWD Announce Delivery of New Mobile Workforce Center to Expand Workforce Services Across Iowa IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center Will Expand Service Delivery, Particularly in Areas Without Physical OfficesDES MOINES, IOWA – Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Workforce Development today announced deployment of the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center, a
Snow Day Policy - CB Chamber
In response to the unpredictable winter weather conditions affecting our community, the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce (CB Chamber) is pleased to announce its updated snow day policy to ensure the safety and well-being of our members and staff. Effective immediately, the CB Chamber will align its operational status with that of the local school districts. In the event that the local schools are closed or virtual due to inclement weather, the CB Chamber will transition to remote operations on the
