Iowa Layoffs — August 2007
Employers in Iowa reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2007, displacing an estimated 93 workers and down 72% versus August 2006. The average filing covered 93 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 93 |
The Transportation sector topped the list of affected industries with 93 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | 1 | 93 |
Johnson was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 93 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| North Liberty | 1 | 93 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 93 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobson Warehouse | North Liberty | 93 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Jacobson Warehouse at its North Liberty facility, reporting 93 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Iowa. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Iowa WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.