Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment and labor force participation rates held steady in February amid modest job growth across many private industries.
Meanwhile, the amount of unemployment benefits paid remained near historic lows as a percentage of the wages covered by unemployment insurance.
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3-point-3 percent in February, up from 2-point-7 percent from one year ago.
The labor force participation rate was unchanged at 67 percent.
The total number of unemployed Iowans increased to 57,300 in February from 56,600 in January.
