Here is an update: A news release from Iowa Workforce Development did not indicate how many of those job losses were due to the pandemic, but the agency indicated 44% of... —  read more 

But IWD said November through February are the months that traditionally see the most unemployment claims due to seasonal layoffs in construction, agriculture... https://www.kwqc.com/2020/11/12/unemployment-claims-increased-in-iowa-last-week/ —  read more