Iowa Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Iowa submitted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2011, putting at risk an estimated 228 workers — down 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 emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 140 workers across 2 notices. Separately, Healthcare reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 139 |
| Webster | 1 | 84 |
| Linn | 1 | 4 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 1 |
Clinton was the epicenter of layoff activity, 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 |
Topping the list was Thomas & Betts at its Clinton facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Children & Families of Iowa followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.