Iowa Layoffs — July 2019
Employers in Iowa recorded 2 WARN Act notices in July 2019, covering approximately 190 workers — marking a decline from June and up 39% versus July 2018. The average filing covered 95 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 161 |
| Healthcare | 1 | 29 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 161 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Healthcare reported 29 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1 | 161 |
| Clinton | 1 | 29 |
Polk felt the sharpest impact, accounting for 85% of all affected workers with 161 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines | 1 | 161 |
| Clinton | 1 | 29 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Layoff | 1 | 161 |
| Closure | 1 | 29 |
Closures accounted for 15% of affected workers, while the majority of filings were layoffs rather than permanent shutdowns.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetLife | West Des Moines | 161 | Layoff | |
| MercyOne Clinton Skilled and Senior Care | Clinton | 29 | Closure |
Leading the list was MetLife at its West Des Moines facility, reporting 161 affected workers. MercyOne Clinton Skilled and Senior Care followed with 29 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Finance & Insurance 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.