Iowa Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Iowa filed 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, impacting roughly 40 workers — representing a pullback from April and down 97% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 20 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 30 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 10 |
The Healthcare sector led the way in workforce reductions with 30 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Finance & Insurance reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scott | 2 | 40 |
Scott felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 40 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf | 2 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 40 |
The high proportion of closures (100% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-City Blacktop | Bettendorf | 30 | Closure | |
| Seal and Stripe | Bettendorf | 10 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Tri-City Blacktop at its Bettendorf facility, reporting 30 affected workers. Seal and Stripe followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.