DES MOINES — The number of Iowans seeking government unemployment benefits after losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic has topped 100,000 in the last two weeks.Initial claims in Iowa reported by the U.S. Department of Labor, filed between Sunday and Saturday last week, hit a record 58,453. There were 55,963 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 2,490 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live out of state.Iowa Workforce Development officials report a total of $13,724,986 of unemployment insurance benefits were paid to claimants for the week ending March 27.
Stories Related to 100,000 Jobless Claims In Iowa In Two Weeks Due To Coronavirus Epidemic
Rod Boshart, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Thu, 04/02/2020 - 6:09am
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids
RELATED ARTICLES
- No one hurt in Cedar Rapids house fire
CEDAR RAPIDS — A house owned by a landlord who is in a nuisance property dispute with the city over other rentals was damaged in a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. More - Iowa state park camping fees increase for the first time in 20 years
Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent or park their recreational vehicle, with the largest increases coming at state parks with the most visitors and amenities. More - Legislative Iowa budget work underway
DES MOINES — A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the first state budget bill — even if the end still is weeks away. More - Anamosa prison murders linked to staffing shortages, labor union says
The murders of two employees at the Anamosa State Penitentiary March 23 are the climax of chronic staffing shortages at the state’s prisons, according to a labor union that represents prison workers. More - Find the perfect quilt this weekend at Quilt Amana, inaugural show and sale in Amana Colonies
AMANA — Tradition binds the old and new worlds of the historic Amana Colonies, and this weekend, the fabric of both realms will be on display at the inaugural Quilt Amana. More
BING NEWS:
- Agency won’t disclose payment status of $5.7 million in Iowa nursing home fines
There is so much secrecy surrounding this whole regulatory process,” said Toby Edelman, senior policy attorney for the Center for Medicare Advocacy.
05/2/2024 - 1:30 am | View Link - ‘Essential worker’ claiming vaccine side effects now seeks workers’ comp in Iowa
After suffering from side effects allegedly caused by the vaccine – including facial drooping and weakness or numbness throughout his body — a city employee filed a workers’ compensation claim.
05/1/2024 - 10:30 am | View Link - Iowa ‘essential worker’ claiming COVID-19 vaccine side effects seeks workers’ comp
A Cedar Rapids employee blames a COVID-19 vaccination he got at city's urging for side effects, seeks workers' comp ...
05/1/2024 - 12:57 am | View Link - 940,000 Taxpayers Have Just 2 Weeks to Claim Part of the $1B the IRS Is Holding. See If You're Owed Money
If you're missing a tax refund from the 2021 filing season, you only have two weeks to claim your money before it's gone forever.
04/30/2024 - 11:00 pm | View Link - Nebraska's high court rules nurse can pursue workers' comp case over COVID-19
The Nebraska Supreme Court was split 4-3 on the decision in Christine Thiele's case. The majority reversed a Workers' Compensation Court ruling, sending her case back to that court.
04/19/2024 - 12:00 pm | View Link - More
Welcome to Wopular
Wopular is an
online newspaper rack,
giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.
Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular,
MWB,
RottenTomatoes
MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site
- "Expendables 4" Starts Shooting This Fall, Says Randy Couture at the Arnold Sports Festival more
- “Expendables 4” Gets Funding Interest from “Ip Man 3” Financier more
- "Ip Man 3" Distributor Suspected of Box Office Fraud, Parent Company Loses $200M in Market Cap more
- Yen Targets "Ip Man 4" for 2018 Release; Discusses Film with Director, Producer more
- "Ip Man 3" Shatters Expectations with $72M Opening [China Box Office] more