Two counties in our primary coverage area saw a decrease in the percentage of people without a job last month, while one saw an increase.

According to Iowa Workforce Development, Guthrie County saw the biggest change between March and April as unemployment went from 4.8 to 3.5.  Perry also saw a decrease last month of 0.4 percent to 2.8 percent unemployed.

Greene County’s unemployment rate increased in April to 4.2 percent, up from 3.8 percent the month before.

All three counties are reporting rates lower than this time last year.  The current statewide unemployment rate in Iowa is 3.8 percent.