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Jobs & Our Economy
Economic Impact of the Iowa State Fair 2026
Introduction Held from August 13-23, 2026, the Iowa State Fair welcomed 1,218,834 attendees this year, the most in its 172-year…

August 24, 2026


Andrzej Wieciorkowski
Jobs & Our Economy
Arizona Jobs & Labor Force Update: July 2026
Arizona added 2,300 non-farm jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in July (+0.07%), ranking 20th among all states and Washington…

August 21, 2026


Zachary Milne
Jobs & Our Economy
Colorado Labor Market Update – July 2026
Colorado Labor Market Update – July 2026 Summary Colorado experienced moderate employment growth over the last month. After adding 1,900…
Jobs & Our Economy
Iowa Jobs and Labor Force Update – July 2026
Summary Iowa shed 3,100 nonfarm jobs in July, with government employment falling by 2,100 and private-sector employment falling by 1,000.…

August 21, 2026


Andrzej Wieciorkowski

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