Iowa Layoffs — May 2026, Week 2
Employers in Iowa filed 1 WARN Act notices in May 2026, Week 2, impacting roughly 29 workers. The average filing covered 29 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
29
Workers Affected
29
Avg per Notice
0
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Iowa (DOL/BLS)
3.3%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
1,372
Initial Claims
(2026-05-02 wk)
0.92%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-05-02 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 29 |
The Finance & Insurance sector led the way in workforce reductions with 29 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | 29 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Wells Fargo at its West Des Moines facility, reporting 29 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Iowa for Week 2 of May 2026. View the national Week 2 report or view the full May report for Iowa.