Iowa Layoffs — May 2017
Employers in Iowa recorded 3 WARN Act notices in May 2017, covering approximately 162 workers — marking a decline from April and down 73% versus May 2016. The average filing covered 54 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Information & Technology | 1 | 86 |
| Manufacturing | 2 | 76 |
The Information & Technology sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 86 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Manufacturing reported 76 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 1 | 86 |
| Clayton | 1 | 59 |
| Johnson | 1 | 17 |
Dubuque absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 53% of all affected workers with 86 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 1 | 86 |
| Elkader | 1 | 59 |
| Coralville | 1 | 17 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 145 |
The high proportion of closures (90% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Linen & Drycleaning | Dubuque | 86 | Closure | |
| Caterpillar | Elkader | 59 | Closure | |
| General Dynamics | Coralville | 17 |
Leading the list was Premier Linen & Drycleaning at its Dubuque facility, reporting 86 affected workers. Caterpillar followed with 59 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect 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.