Iowa’s jobless rate rises slightly due to ‘anxiety’ about election

The head of Iowa Workforce Development says the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November rose one-tenth of a point from October to 3.1%. Workforce director Beth Townsend says the increase was expected, even with the anticipated hiring of seasonal workers for the holidays. “No, it wasn’t a surprise. We’ve been seeing a regular increase […]

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Donald Schmitt, 92, Storm Lake

Donald Schmitt, age 92, of Storm Lake, Iowa died March 25, 2026 at Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake. Funeral

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