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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
Recap: 2024 CB Chamber Annual Meeting and Small Business Showcase
The 2024 CB Chamber Annual Meeting and Small Business Showcase, themed "Back to the Future," was a resounding success, bringing together the Council Bluffs business community to reflect on the city's rich history and explore exciting future development plans. The event kicked off with a captivating history lesson by our esteemed speaker, Dr. Warner, who eloquently took us on a journey through Council Bluffs' past. The audience gained valuable insights into the city's growth and development, laying the