Iowa Layoffs — February 2026, Week 3
Employers in Iowa reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 3, displacing an estimated 343 workers. The average filing covered 172 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
343
Workers Affected
172
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Iowa (DOL/BLS)
3.4%
Unemployment
(February 2026)
1,205
Initial Claims
(2026-04-11 wk)
1.12%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-11 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 341 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 341 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 2 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool | Amana | 341 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | 2 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Whirlpool at its Amana facility, reporting 341 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 2 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Iowa for Week 3 of February 2026. View the national Week 3 report or view the full February report for Iowa.