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36.9% unemployed in Independence in 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

36.9 percent of Independence residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

From North Iowa Reporter

IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Reports initial unemployment insurance claims filed for week of April 12 - April 18, 2020

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, April 12, and Saturday, April 18, was 27,912. There were 26,192 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 1,720 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state.

From East Central Iowa News

ATTORNEY GENERAL: Iowa receives $49.4 million tobacco payment

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

State has received more than $1.3 billion through agreement

From Iowa City Today

GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Reynolds launches Test Iowa Initiative to expand testing capacity to limit the spread of COVID19

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

Governor Kim Reynolds launched the Test Iowa Initiative to expand testing capacity to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Iowa.

Elk Run Heights' population decreases by 44 people between 2017 and 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

Elk Run Heights' population decreased by 44 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

The white population in Brandon decreases by 9 people between 2017 and 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

The white population in Brandon decreased by 9 people between 2017 and 2018, according to U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

VA reports increase in number of appointments at VA Iowa City HCS facilities in November 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

The VA Iowa City Health Care System scheduled 52,562 pending appointments across its 14 locations in November 2019 compared to 42,311 the same month the previous year, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

20 educational services businesses in Polk County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

There were 20 educational services businesses in Polk County zip codes that had between 10 and 19 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 50643

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

The Git N Go at 124 Woods St. in Hudson is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 50643 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Elk Run Heights for the week of April 13-19

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

The Road Ranger at 100 Plaza Drive is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Elk Run Heights for the week of April 13-19, according to GasBuddy.com.

39 construction businesses in Polk County have between 50 and 99 employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

There were 39 construction businesses in Polk County zip codes that had between 50 and 99 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Black Hawk County Democratic Central Committee receives $25 on April 22

By Waterloo Times | Apr 25, 2020

Jeff Orvis contributed $25 to the Black Hawk County Democratic Central Committee on April 22.

Black Hawk County Democratic Central Committee receives $50 on April 22

By Waterloo Times | Apr 25, 2020

Robert Morgan contributed $50 to the Black Hawk County Democratic Central Committee on April 22.

Gas prices near zip code 50643 for the week of April 13-19

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50643 for the week of April 13-19 is $1.49, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.49.

Gas prices near zip code 50644 for the week of April 13-19

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in or near zip code 50644 for the week of April 13-19 is $1.42, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.42.

Stations with the cheapest midgrade gas in Elk Run Heights for the week of April 13-19

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

The Kwik Star at 100 W. Gilbert Drive is selling the cheapest midgrade gasoline in Elk Run Heights for the week of April 13-19, according to GasBuddy.com.

21 construction businesses in Polk County have between 100 and 249 employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

There were 21 construction businesses in Polk County zip codes that had between 100 and 249 employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Best station to purchase regular gas near zip code 50644

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

The Casey's at 1906 Third Ave. S.E. in INDEPENDENCE is selling the cheapest regular gasoline near zip code 50644 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

30 educational services businesses in Polk County have between five and nine employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

There were 30 educational services businesses in Polk County zip codes that had between five and nine employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

70 educational services businesses in Polk County have between one and four employees in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2020

There were 70 educational services businesses in Polk County zip codes that had between one and four employees in 2016, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.