Biosciences Path for Development: Economic and Core Competency Analyses, March 2004

Report produced by Iowa Department of Economic Development

Iowa New Jobs Training Program Annual Report, 2003

Iowa New Jobs Training Program Annual Report produced by Economic Developement

Employers in Iowa with 1,000 or more Employees Based on 2002 Calendar Year, 2004

Employers in Iowa with 1,000 or more Employees Based on 2002 Calendar Year. Annual data ofr the State of Iowa produced by Iowa Workforce Development.

State of Iowa Annual Profile, 2004

Statewide data for Workforce Development.

Iowa 2004 Annual County Profile, 2004

County Profile

Iowa Workers’ Compensation Manual, July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005

This booklet has been prepared by the Division of Workers’ Compensation to provide information and guidelines in handling Iowa workers’ compensation claims. For more detailed information, reference should be made to Iowa Code chapters 85 through 87, 17A and chapter 876 of the Iowa Administrative Code.

Iowa Workers’ Compensation Manual, July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003

This booklet has been prepared by the Division of Workers’ Compensation to provide information and guidelines in handling Iowa workers’ compensation claims. For more detailed informaton, reference should be made to Iowa Code chapters 85 through 87, 17A and chapter 876 of the Iowa Administrative Code.

Iowa Workers’ Compensation Manual, July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004

This booklet has been prepared by the Division of Workers’ Compensation to provide information and guidelines in handling Iowa workers’ compensation claims. For more detailed informaton, reference should be made to Iowa Code chapters 85 through 87, 17A and chapter 876 of the Iowa Administrative Code.

Iowa Workers’ Compensation Manual, July 1, 1999 - June 30, 2000

This booklet has been prepared by the Division of Workers’ Compensation to provide information and guidelines in handling Iowa workers’ compensation claims. For more detailed informaton, reference should be made to Iowa Code chapters 85 through 87, 17A and chapter 876 of the Iowa Administrative Code.

2004 Status Report On the Iowa Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund, 2004

This report evaluates the status of unemployment compensation trust fund as of December 31, 2004. The report reviews fund expenditures and fund revenue. It also discusses the fund solvency in terms of fund balance, fund balance adjusted for wage growth and months of benefits at recession levels.

Iowa EDI Claim and Reporting Compliance Handbook, July 2001

The purpose of this handbook is to provide the user with an educational and process reference guide. This is a guide that the reader may utilize to learn Iowa’s reporting and compliance system and also as a handy day-to-day document that may be referred to thereby assisting that individual and/or entity to understand and maintain compliance with Iowa Workers’ Compensation statutes and rules and the requirements required therein.

Iowa EDI Claim and Reporting Compliance Handbook, July 2000

The Iowa EDI Implementation Guide is designed to help any individuals or businesses understand and implement the IAIABC’s Release 2 EDI package. In order to process workers’ compensation claims in Iowa after July 1, 2001, that information will have to be exchanged using EDI as the IAIABC and State of Iowa have standardized. Below are sections that make this process easier to understand.

Iowa Affirmative Action Data, 2004

Iowa Affirmative Action Data is developed annually to assist employers in creating affirmative action plans and evaluate the inclusion of women and minorities in their workforces. Data for the previous calendar year break out the following by gender and minority

Iowa Commuting Patterns, 2000

A century ago, the majority of workers were employed near their homes—on farms or in cities and towns. As industrialization increased and suburbs surrounded central cities, commuting meant going from homes in suburbs to jobs in cities. Today, there is a growing trend of workers commuting between suburbs. On any given day, 61,775 workers commute to jobs in Iowa counties other than the one in which they live. The most important reason for increased commuting has been employment growth. Rising incomes and the growth of suburbs have also been factors. In the past, the increased employment of women added to the number of commuters. Commuting patterns are a key consideration in transportation planning. In more urban states than Iowa, there is concern that the use of mass transit continues to decline. In Iowa, where so much of our commuting is between counties, private vehicles are often the only practical means of getting to and from work. On any given day, 1,155,008 single-occupancy vehicles are driven to and from jobs somewhere in Iowa. At the same time, an additional158,699 workers share rides by participating in carpools.

Iowa Workforce, Today and Tomorrow, 2004

Demographic and employment information are used by economic developers, market researchers, counselors and curriculum developers for educational institutions, academic researchers, government planners, and private businesses. Occupational information on employment and wages also provides guidance for students making their first career choices and older workers considering a change of profession. In the last decade, Iowans have grown older and more diverse. The median age (2000) stood at 36.6 years, with 38 counties recording a median age of 40 or above. In the last decade, Hispanics accounted for a third of Iowa’s population growth. The most highly educated Iowans were Asians, with 43 percent earning a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. The Iowa labor force has been growing erratically since 1980, but still reached a record 1,663,000 in 2002 before inching downward. In the next 25 years, the labor force will see dramatic changes with the impending retirement of the baby boom generation and the influx of new immigrants and younger college-educated workers. While Iowa nonfarm employment declined by 7,000 workers during 2003, it did show improvement in the second half of the year. In a prosperous year, the Iowa economy generates an average of 2,500 jobs per month. This number was negative during the recession and has been below average this year. National economic events will continue to have a strong impact on Iowa job growth. Occupations requiring higher education are among the higher-paying Iowa jobs. Computer software engineers, computer support specialists, and customer service representatives are expected to be among the faster-growing occupations. Also, the aging population will bring opportunities for workers in healthcare. Occupations requiring higher education are among the higher-paying Iowa