Iowa Layoffs — October 2007
Employers in Iowa submitted 2 WARN Act notices in October 2007, putting at risk an estimated 300 workers — up substantially from September and down 44% versus October 2006. The average filing covered 150 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 150 |
| Arts & Entertainment | 1 | 150 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 150 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Arts & Entertainment reported 150 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Lee | 2 | 300 |
Lee absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 300 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Keokuk | 1 | 150 |
| Fort Madison | 1 | 150 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 300 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prc | Keokuk | 150 | Closure | |
| Great River Entertainment | Fort Madison | 150 | Closure |
Topping the list was Prc at its Keokuk facility, reporting 150 affected workers. Great River Entertainment followed with 150 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
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.