Iowa Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Iowa reported 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, displacing an estimated 138 workers. The average filing covered 69 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
2
Notices Filed
138
Workers Affected
69
Avg per Notice
1
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 | 1 | 89 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 49 |
The Healthcare sector topped the list of affected industries with 89 workers across 1 notice. Notably, Finance & Insurance reported 49 workers.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley | Waterloo | 89 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | 49 | Layoff |
The most significant filing came from Cedar Valley at its Waterloo facility, reporting 89 affected workers. Wells Fargo followed with 49 workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Iowa for Week 1 of February 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full February report for Iowa.