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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A joint committee of lawmakers from both parties and chambers settled Tuesday on spending $41 million for economic development.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Iowa's governor talks about the state's decreasing unemployment rate, jobs and opportunities for economic growth at a town-hall meeting in Fairfield.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Governor Branstad talks jobs, health and education with Bloomfield residents.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Aquatic Center will soon be hiring for summer positions.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Only one county out of 16 had a lower unemployment rate than Adair County.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  It may be harder to receive unemployment benefits if you are fired for sleeping on the job.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Members for the business community are responding to the recent numbers released by Iowa Workforce Development concerning the unemployment rate for Ottumwa and Wapello County.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  KTVO's sister station, WEYI-TV, in Flint, Michigan explored this issue in-depth, along the way, they found a mom who is trying to make a difference on a subject that many don't want to talk about.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Report: Employers plan modest increase in hiring for new college grads in coming year