While Iowa’s unemployment rate slightly increased in July, the number went down in Marion County last month.
According to the latest data from Iowa Workforce Development, Marion County’s rate is down to 4.1% from 4.2% in June. The number of unemployed dropped by 20 people. Iowa’s rate increased to 4.5% in July from 4.4% in June. The state’s jobless rate stood at 4.8% one year ago.