Highway 30 Corridor Job Fairs To Expand Across Central Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA - IowaWORKS today announced the return and expansion of the Highway 30 Corridor Job Fairs, a regional series of career-related events designed to connect job seekers, employers, and workforce resources together across central Iowa.

Originally launched as job fairs in Story and Marshall counties in 2018, this fall's series will expand to see events in four communities along the Highway 30 corridor: Tama, Marshalltown, Ames, and Boone. All events open to the public.

Each of the four job fairs will feature employers from a wide range of industries, providing opportunities for job seekers to connect with hiring managers and explore new career paths in high-demand occupations. IowaWORKSstaff will also be on-site to serve as a partner to job seekers, offering resume assistance, interview coaching, and career planning support.

Job Fair Schedule:

• Tama - October 15, 2025 at Louise & Lucile Hink/Tama Public Library
• Marshalltown - October 22, 2025 at Marshalltown Public Library
• Ames - October 28, 2025 at Ames Public Library
• Boone - November 13, 2025 at DMACC Boone Campus

The expanded event series is being made possible through strong partnerships with local business organizations, including the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce, Ames Regional Economic Alliance, and the Boone County Chamber.

"Central Iowa is full of opportunity, and together with our partners we're bringing these careers to life and helping fulfill the unique workforce needs of each community," said IowaWORKS Operations Manager Frank Sposeto. "We encourage any job seeker in the area to attend so that they can connect with local employers who need their skills and access valuable workforce services that can be the difference in their job search."

The events are also being made possible through Iowa Workforce Development's Business Engagement Division.Each local IowaWORKS office houses a Business Engagement Consultant (BECs), who helps employers navigate the state's workforce programs, develop recruitment strategies, and connect with the untapped talent pool - including those that will appear at the Highway 30 Corridor events.

All employers looking to fill immediate openings as well as local resource and support organizations are welcome to attend one or all of these events. Register for the Highway 30 Corridor series here: https://forms.office.com/g/VMCgsAeDwJ.

For more details, view the Highway 30 Corridor Career Fair Flyer.