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Iowa Extended Unemployment

iowa Iowa Extended UnemploymentIn June, Iowa had an unemployment rate of 6.1%. This is quite a leap from the 4.1% of just a year ago. If you’ve been collecting unemployment and are concerned about benefits running out, there is some good news for you. Iowa Workforce Development sent notices to about 9,000 people who live in Iowa to provide up to 13 additional weeks of unemployment benefits. These benefits are available after your normal Iowa unemployment insurance ends. More »

Extended Unemployment Benefits

February 23rd, 2009 Comments Off Posted in Extended Unemployment Benefits

Things You need to Know About Federal Unemployment Benefits

Even though the economy has taken a downturn, it’s not all bad news. The good news is, unemployment checks have been extended. The federal government is doing more to help Americans who are out of work. More »