207 UnityPoint West Des Moines workers losing jobs: News and layoffs April 16, 2026
April 15, 2026
UnityPoint announced Wednesday it would lay off 207 information technology workers in West Des Moines, saying it was outsourcing that work to save money.
The job market sucks: Here’s how Iowa colleges are helping students land good jobs after graduation
April 15, 2026
It's a tough job market for recent college graduates right now. But at least two colleges in Iowa are trying to help bridge the workforce gap.
How much higher is your utility bill because of profits?
April 2, 2026
How much higher is your bill due to utility profits? That and more Iowa Worker's Almanac news and layoffs for Apr. 2, 2026:
How River Hills health care workers won their union in Iowa
April 1, 2026
Health care workers aren't largely unionized across the country. But that's now changing. In Iowa, a second hospital system's workers have unionized. Here's how they did it.
More workers say they’re struggling than thriving: Iowa Worker’s Almanac, Mar. 26, 2026
March 26, 2026
More workers report struggling in their lives (49%) than thriving (46%), and more news and layoffs from the Mar. 26, 2026, edition of the Iowa Worker's Almanac.
Why Iowa women’s wages have gotten worse in 2026
March 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26, is Equal Pay Day, a day highlighting how much less the average American woman makes compared to the average American man.
Donations needed for Cedar Rapids TSA workers: Iowa Worker’s Almanac for Mar. 19, 2026
March 18, 2026
Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news briefs for Mar. 19, 2026: “Eastern Iowa Airport seeks donations for TSA workers“ Do you work for the Iowa City school district? Tell me if this Reddit poster is telling the truth. Man on the Move gets moving: A group that collects donations of businesswear for men reported serving 180 clients in and around […]
Teachers at Iowa’s public colleges say these bills threaten freedom of speech
March 18, 2026
"They're all trying to reign in higher education in some way, from a conservative perspective," said Dr. Chris Martin. "It's something that Iowans never asked for."
Iowa has ‘catastrophic’ psychiatrist shortage: News and layoffs from Iowa Worker’s Almanac Mar. 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
This week's must-read Iowa worker news and upcoming layoffs for Mar. 12, 2026.
With Medicaid slashed, Iowa woman relies on unpaid friends for help
March 12, 2026
I spoke with an Iowa woman who says the government's Medicaid cuts mean she's relying on unpaid care work from her friends.
Iowa leaders slam Whirlpool for Amana layoffs: Iowa Worker’s Almanac Feb. 26, 2026
February 27, 2026
Iowa Worker's Almanac news briefs and layoffs for Feb. 26, 2026:
What’s a lockout? Brenntag Des Moines workers locked out by management
February 27, 2026
Brenntag Des Moines workers have been locked out of work by their employer. But what is a lockout—and how can you support workers right now?