Iowa Layoffs — January 2026, Week 4
Employers in Iowa submitted 4 WARN Act notices in January 2026, Week 4, putting at risk an estimated 188 workers. The average filing covered 47 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
4
Notices Filed
188
Workers Affected
47
Avg per Notice
2
Closures
Labor Market Snapshot — Iowa (DOL/BLS)
3.3%
Unemployment
(March 2026)
1,478
Initial Claims
(2026-04-25 wk)
0.99%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-04-25 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 3 | 141 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 47 |
The Healthcare sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 141 workers across 3 notices. Separately, Information & Technology reported 47 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 67 | Layoff | |
| American Contract Systems | Grimes | 47 | Closure | |
| MercyOne | Ottumwa | 40 | Closure | |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City | 34 | Layoff |
Topping the list was MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center at its Des Moines facility, reporting 67 affected workers. American Contract Systems followed with 47 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Iowa for Week 4 of January 2026. View the national Week 4 report or view the full January report for Iowa.