Iowa Layoffs — July 2006
Employers in Iowa filed 2 WARN Act notices in July 2006, impacting roughly 422 workers — representing a notable rise over June and down 60% versus July 2005. The average filing covered 211 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 233 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 189 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 233 workers across 1 notice. In a parallel development, Information & Technology reported 189 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Appanoose | 1 | 233 |
| Linn | 1 | 189 |
Appanoose felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 55% of all affected workers with 233 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 1 | 233 |
| Cedar Rapids | 1 | 189 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 233 |
| Layoff | 1 | 189 |
The high proportion of closures (55% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubbermaid | Centerville | 233 | Closure | |
| Verizon Business | Cedar Rapids | 189 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Rubbermaid at its Centerville facility, reporting 233 affected workers. Verizon Business followed with 189 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
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.