Iowa Layoffs — August 2005
Employers in Iowa filed 1 WARN Act notices in August 2005, impacting roughly 151 workers — representing a pullback from July. The average filing covered 151 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 151 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 151 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scott | 1 | 151 |
Scott bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 151 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport | 1 | 151 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 151 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Brands | Davenport | 151 | Closure |
The single largest action involved Interstate Brands at its Davenport facility, reporting 151 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
The data underscores a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing 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.