Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2 percent in August, according to the latest report released by Iowa Workforce Development. The total number of unemployed Iowans remained steady at 54,700 for the month.

The number of working Iowans decreased by 2,600 people, largely due to workers retiring. The state’s workforce participation rate is 67 percent.

Iowa establishments added 2,400 jobs in August, bringing nonfarm employment in the state to a total of 1,585,800 jobs. Manufacturing added 1,300 jobs, the most of any industry in the state. Accommodation and food services added 1,000 jobs while health care and social assistance added 700 jobs in August.

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