Iowa Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Iowa reported 4 WARN Act notices in April 2011, displacing an estimated 228 workers — signaling a deceleration from March and down 36% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 140 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 84 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 140 workers across 2 notices. Notably, Healthcare reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 139 |
| Webster | 1 | 84 |
| Linn | 1 | 4 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 1 |
Clinton felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 139 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 139 |
| Fort Dodge | 1 | 84 |
| Cedar Rapids | 1 | 4 |
| Webster City | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 139 |
| Layoff | 2 | 88 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas & Betts | Clinton | 139 | Closure | |
| Children & Families of Iowa | Fort Dodge | 84 | Layoff | |
| Aegon | Cedar Rapids | 4 | Layoff | |
| Electrolux Home Products | Webster City | 1 |
The most significant filing came from Thomas & Betts at its Clinton facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Children & Families of Iowa followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.