Iowa Layoffs — April 2013
Employers in Iowa submitted 2 WARN Act notices in April 2013, putting at risk an estimated 118 workers — up substantially from March. The average filing covered 59 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 109 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 9 |
The Information & Technology sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 109 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 9 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1 | 109 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 9 |
Polk bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 92% of all affected workers with 109 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines | 1 | 109 |
| Webster City | 1 | 9 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 109 |
The high proportion of closures (92% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBE Group | West Des Moines | 109 | Closure | |
| Electrolux Home Products | Webster City | 9 |
Topping the list was CBE Group at its West Des Moines facility, reporting 109 affected workers. Electrolux Home Products followed with 9 workers.
Trend & Outlook
After a dip last month, layoff activity has ticked back up.
These figures highlight 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.