Iowa Layoffs — December 2017
Employers in Iowa submitted 2 WARN Act notices in December 2017, putting at risk an estimated 89 workers — down from November and down 90% versus December 2016. The average filing covered 44 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | 1 | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 1 | 36 |
The Agriculture sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 53 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Manufacturing reported 36 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Union | 1 | 53 |
| Pocahontas | 1 | 36 |
Union felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 60% of all affected workers with 53 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Creston | 1 | 53 |
| Laurens | 1 | 36 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 53 |
| Layoff | 1 | 36 |
The high proportion of closures (60% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chs | Creston | 53 | Closure | |
| Link Snacks | Laurens | 36 | Layoff |
Topping the list was Chs at its Creston facility, reporting 53 affected workers. Link Snacks followed with 36 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Agriculture 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.