Iowa Layoffs — May 2021
Employers in Iowa recorded 2 WARN Act notices in May 2021, covering approximately 40 workers — marking a decline from April and down 97% versus May 2020. The average filing covered 20 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 1 | 30 |
The Healthcare sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 30 workers across 1 notice.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Scott | 2 | 40 |
Scott absorbed the greatest share of layoffs, accounting for 100% of all affected workers with 40 workers across 2 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf | 2 | 40 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-City Blacktop | Bettendorf | 30 | Closure | |
| Seal and Stripe | Bettendorf | 10 | Closure |
Leading the list was Tri-City Blacktop at its Bettendorf facility, reporting 30 affected workers. Seal and Stripe followed with 10 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Iowa, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Healthcare 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.