Iowa Layoffs — July 2010
Employers in Iowa filed 2 WARN Act notices in July 2010, impacting roughly 155 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 50% versus July 2009. The average filing covered 78 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 155 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 155 workers across 2 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Linn | 1 | 115 |
| Wright | 1 | 40 |
Linn bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 74% of all affected workers with 115 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 1 | 115 |
| Clarion | 1 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 40 |
Closures accounted for 26% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terex | Cedar Rapids | 115 | ||
| Hewlett-Packard | Clarion | 40 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Terex at its Cedar Rapids facility, reporting 115 affected workers. Hewlett-Packard followed with 40 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The data underscores 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.