Iowa Layoffs — April 2009
Employers in Iowa filed 3 WARN Act notices in April 2009, impacting roughly 223 workers — representing a pullback from March. The average filing covered 74 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 223 |
The Manufacturing sector led the way in workforce reductions with 223 workers across 3 notices.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Henry | 1 | 120 |
| Webster | 1 | 56 |
| Wapello | 1 | 47 |
Henry absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 54% of all affected workers with 120 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 1 | 120 |
| Fort Dodge | 1 | 56 |
| Ottumwa | 1 | 47 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 120 |
| Layoff | 2 | 103 |
The high proportion of closures (54% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson Ceco | Mount Pleasant | 120 | Closure | |
| Tate & Lyle | Fort Dodge | 56 | Layoff | |
| Al-jon MFG | Ottumwa | 47 | Layoff |
The single largest action involved Robertson Ceco at its Mount Pleasant facility, reporting 120 affected workers. Tate & Lyle followed with 56 workers.
Trend & Outlook
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.