Iowa Layoffs — July 2008
Employers in Iowa recorded 2 WARN Act notices in July 2008, covering approximately 116 workers — marking a decline from June. The average filing covered 58 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 115 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 1 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 115 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Information & Technology reported 1 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 1 | 115 |
| Polk | 1 | 1 |
Marshall was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 99% of all affected workers with 115 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Marshalltown | 1 | 115 |
| Des Moines | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 115 |
| Layoff | 1 | 1 |
The high proportion of closures (99% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Precision Casting | Marshalltown | 115 | Closure | |
| Sun Microsystems | Des Moines | 1 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Ace Precision Casting at its Marshalltown facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Sun Microsystems followed with 1 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.