Iowa Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Iowa submitted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2019, putting at risk an estimated 190 workers — down from June and up 39% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 161 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 29 |
The Finance & Insurance sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 161 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Healthcare reported 29 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1 | 161 |
| Clinton | 1 | 29 |
Polk bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 161 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines | 1 | 161 |
| Clinton | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 161 |
| Closure | 1 | 29 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetLife | West Des Moines | 161 | Layoff | |
| MercyOne Clinton Skilled and Senior Care | Clinton | 29 | Closure |
Topping the list was MetLife at its West Des Moines facility, reporting 161 affected workers. MercyOne Clinton Skilled and Senior Care followed with 29 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.