Iowa Layoffs — February 2011
Employers in Iowa filed 4 WARN Act notices in February 2011, impacting roughly 407 workers — representing a pullback from January and up 195% versus February 2010. The average filing covered 102 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 210 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 142 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 55 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 210 workers across 2 notices. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 142 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Winnebago | 1 | 206 |
| Polk | 1 | 142 |
| Black Hawk | 1 | 55 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 4 |
Winnebago bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 51% of all affected workers with 206 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills | 1 | 206 |
| Des Moines | 1 | 142 |
| Waterloo | 1 | 55 |
| Webster City | 1 | 4 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 55 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins Filtration | Lake Mills | 206 | ||
| Wells Fargo | Des Moines | 142 | ||
| United HR Direct | Waterloo | 55 | Layoff | |
| Electrolux Home Products | Webster City | 4 |
The single largest action involved Cummins Filtration at its Lake Mills facility, reporting 206 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 142 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.