Iowa Layoffs — January 2013
Employers in Iowa recorded 1 WARN Act notices in January 2013, covering approximately 216 workers — marking a sharp increase from December and up 50% versus January 2012. The average filing covered 216 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 216 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 216 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 1 | 216 |
Dubuque was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 216 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 1 | 216 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 216 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuadGraphics | Dubuque | 216 | Closure |
Leading the list was QuadGraphics at its Dubuque facility, reporting 216 affected workers.
Trend & Outlook
This marks the third consecutive month of rising layoff activity.
The filings reflect mounting pressure on the Iowa labor market, with activity running above both recent and year-ago benchmarks. The Information & Technology 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.