Iowa Layoffs — March 2020
Employers in Iowa submitted 2 WARN Act notices in March 2020, putting at risk an estimated 439 workers — down from February and up 6% versus March 2019. The average filing covered 220 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 368 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 71 |
The Transportation sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 368 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Accommodation & Food reported 71 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1 | 368 |
| Scott | 1 | 71 |
Polk absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 368 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Urbandale | 1 | 368 |
| Davenport | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 368 |
| Layoff | 1 | 71 |
The high proportion of closures (84% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hy-Vee, Inc. - Fulfillment Center | Urbandale | 368 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Davenport | 71 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Hy-Vee, Inc. - Fulfillment Center at its Urbandale facility, reporting 368 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.