Iowa Layoffs — January 2017
Employers in Iowa reported 2 WARN Act notices in January 2017, displacing an estimated 162 workers — signaling a deceleration from December and down 65% versus January 2016. The average filing covered 81 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 129 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 33 |
The Information & Technology sector topped the list of affected industries with 129 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Healthcare reported 33 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk | 2 | 162 |
Black Hawk was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 162 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 2 | 162 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hgs | Waterloo | 129 | Closure | |
| Ridgeway Place | Waterloo | 33 | Closure |
The most significant filing came from Hgs at its Waterloo facility, reporting 129 affected workers. Ridgeway Place followed with 33 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The numbers illustrate a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. 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.