Iowa Layoffs — December 2010
Employers in Iowa reported 1 WARN Act notices in December 2010, displacing an estimated 120 workers — signaling an acceleration from November and down 51% versus December 2009. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 120 |
The Accommodation & Food sector topped the list of affected industries with 120 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Linn | 1 | 120 |
Linn was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 1 | 120 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 120 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel | Cedar Rapids | 120 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel at its Cedar Rapids facility, reporting 120 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 Accommodation & Food 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.