Iowa Layoffs — February 2006
Employers in Iowa submitted 4 WARN Act notices in February 2006, putting at risk an estimated 251 workers — down from January. The average filing covered 63 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 240 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 11 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 240 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Finance & Insurance reported 11 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 2 | 178 |
| Lee | 1 | 62 |
| Bremer | 1 | 11 |
Montgomery felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 71% of all affected workers with 178 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Red Oak | 2 | 178 |
| Fort Madison | 1 | 62 |
| Waverly | 1 | 11 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 178 |
| Layoff | 2 | 73 |
The high proportion of closures (71% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romech | Red Oak | 172 | Closure | |
| Sheaffer Manufacturing | Fort Madison | 62 | Layoff | |
| CUNA Mutual Group | Waverly | 11 | Layoff | |
| Romech | Red Oak | 6 | Closure |
Topping the list was Romech at its Red Oak facility, reporting 172 affected workers. Sheaffer Manufacturing followed with 62 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight 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.