Iowa Layoffs — April 2011
Employers in Iowa posted 4 WARN Act notices in April 2011, affecting an estimated 228 workers — reflecting a cooling compared to March and down 36% versus April 2010. The average filing covered 57 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 140 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 84 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 4 |
The Manufacturing sector saw the heaviest impact with 140 workers across 2 notices. On a related front, Healthcare reported 84 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 139 |
| Webster | 1 | 84 |
| Linn | 1 | 4 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 1 |
Clinton bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 61% of all affected workers with 139 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 139 |
| Fort Dodge | 1 | 84 |
| Cedar Rapids | 1 | 4 |
| Webster City | 1 | 1 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 139 |
| Layoff | 2 | 88 |
The high proportion of closures (61% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas & Betts | Clinton | 139 | Closure | |
| Children & Families of Iowa | Fort Dodge | 84 | Layoff | |
| Aegon | Cedar Rapids | 4 | Layoff | |
| Electrolux Home Products | Webster City | 1 |
The largest notice was filed by Thomas & Betts at its Clinton facility, reporting 139 affected workers. Children & Families of Iowa followed with 84 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The trends suggest a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.