Iowa Layoffs — October 2012
Employers in Iowa logged 2 WARN Act notices in October 2012, involving roughly 153 workers — falling below September and up 2960% versus October 2011. The average filing covered 76 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 143 |
| Utilities | 1 | 10 |
The Manufacturing sector dominated layoff filings with 143 workers across 1 notice. Meanwhile, Utilities reported 10 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux | 1 | 143 |
| Linn | 1 | 10 |
Sioux absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 93% of all affected workers with 143 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Orange City | 1 | 143 |
| Cedar Rapids | 1 | 10 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 143 |
| Layoff | 1 | 10 |
The high proportion of closures (93% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvancePierre Foods | Orange City | 143 | Closure | |
| Clipper Windpower | Cedar Rapids | 10 | Layoff |
The biggest impact was at AdvancePierre Foods at its Orange City facility, reporting 143 affected workers. Clipper Windpower followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This data points to 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.