Iowa Layoffs — August 2010
Employers in Iowa reported 1 WARN Act notices in August 2010, displacing an estimated 103 workers — signaling a deceleration from July and down 75% versus August 2009. The average filing covered 103 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 103 |
The Finance & Insurance sector topped the list of affected industries with 103 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1 | 103 |
Polk absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 103 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 1 | 103 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 103 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Well Fargo | Des Moines | 103 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Well Fargo at its Des Moines facility, reporting 103 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Finance & Insurance 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.