Iowa Layoffs — February 2016
Employers in Iowa reported 4 WARN Act notices in February 2016, displacing an estimated 309 workers — signaling a deceleration from January and up 7625% versus February 2015. The average filing covered 77 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 260 |
| Agriculture | 3 | 49 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 260 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Agriculture reported 49 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Page | 1 | 260 |
| Polk | 3 | 49 |
Page bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 260 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah | 1 | 260 |
| Johnston | 3 | 49 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 2 | 296 |
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | Shenandoah | 260 | Layoff | |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International | Johnston | 36 | Layoff | |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International | Johnston | 9 | ||
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International | Johnston | 4 |
The most significant filing came from Eaton at its Shenandoah facility, reporting 260 affected workers. Pioneer Hi-Bred International followed with 36 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate 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.