Iowa Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Iowa reported 3 WARN Act notices in April 2009, displacing an estimated 223 workers — signaling a deceleration from March. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 223 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 223 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Henry | 1 | 120 |
| Webster | 1 | 56 |
| Wapello | 1 | 47 |
Henry saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 1 | 120 |
| Fort Dodge | 1 | 56 |
| Ottumwa | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 120 |
| Layoff | 2 | 103 |
The high proportion of closures (54% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson Ceco | Mount Pleasant | 120 | Closure | |
| Tate & Lyle | Fort Dodge | 56 | Layoff | |
| Al-jon MFG | Ottumwa | 47 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Robertson Ceco at its Mount Pleasant facility, reporting 120 affected workers. Tate & Lyle followed with 56 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.