Episode 167 – We'll see you at the Iowa State Fair!
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The Iowa State Fair is right around the corner and our workforce team will be there to meet with Fairgoers! IWD Director... Read more
8 Aug 2023
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Episode 166 – Making Iowa a Leader in Veteran Employment
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Hiring Veterans and their spouses is one of the workforce priorities at Iowa Workforce Development. Iowa now has a job... Read more
25 Jul 2023
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