Iowa Layoffs — March 2026, Week 1
Employers in Iowa posted 3 WARN Act notices in March 2026, Week 1, affecting an estimated 83 workers. The average filing covered 28 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
3
Notices Filed
83
Workers Affected
28
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Iowa (DOL/BLS)
3.5%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
1,471
Initial Claims
(2026-02-28 wk)
1.23%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-02-28 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 7 |
The Finance & Insurance sector saw the heaviest impact with 7 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Auto Mall | Center Point | 46 | Layoff | |
| Sky Chevrolet | Newhall | 30 | Layoff | |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | 7 | Layoff |
The largest notice was filed by Sky Auto Mall at its Center Point facility, reporting 46 affected workers. Sky Chevrolet followed with 30 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Iowa for Week 1 of March 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full March report for Iowa.