Iowa Layoffs — March 2020
Employers in Iowa recorded 2 WARN Act notices in March 2020, covering approximately 439 workers — marking a decline from February and up 6% versus March 2019. The average filing covered 220 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 368 |
| Accommodation & Food | 1 | 71 |
The Transportation sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 368 workers across 1 notice. At the same time, Accommodation & Food reported 71 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Polk | 1 | 368 |
| Scott | 1 | 71 |
Polk saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 84% of all affected workers with 368 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Urbandale | 1 | 368 |
| Davenport | 1 | 71 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 368 |
| Layoff | 1 | 71 |
The high proportion of closures (84% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Iowa's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hy-Vee, Inc. - Fulfillment Center | Urbandale | 368 | Closure | |
| Sodexo | Davenport | 71 | Layoff |
Leading the list was Hy-Vee, Inc. - Fulfillment Center at its Urbandale facility, reporting 368 affected workers. Sodexo followed with 71 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a mixed picture for Iowa's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Transportation 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.