Iowa Layoffs — August 2005
Employers in Iowa logged 1 WARN Act notices in August 2005, involving roughly 151 workers — falling below July. The average filing covered 151 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 151 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 151 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scott | 1 | 151 |
Scott saw the most concentrated activity, 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 biggest impact was at Interstate Brands at its Davenport facility, reporting 151 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.