Iowa Layoffs — January 2008
Employers in Iowa reported 1 WARN Act notices in January 2008, displacing an estimated 244 workers — signaling an acceleration from December and down 57% versus January 2007. The average filing covered 244 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 244 |
The Manufacturing sector topped the list of affected industries with 244 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Story | 1 | 244 |
Story was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 244 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Story City | 1 | 244 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 244 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella | Story City | 244 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Pella at its Story City facility, reporting 244 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
The numbers illustrate 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.