Iowa Layoffs — February 2026, Week 1
Employers in Iowa recorded 2 WARN Act notices in February 2026, Week 1, covering approximately 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)
3.5%
Unemployment
(December 2025)
1,736
Initial Claims
(2026-03-07 wk)
1.25%
Insured Unemp. Rate
(2026-03-07 wk)
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 49 |
The Finance & Insurance sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 49 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley | Waterloo | 89 | Closure | |
| Wells Fargo | West Des Moines | 49 | Layoff |
Leading the list was 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.