Iowa Layoffs — April 2026, Week 1
Employers in Iowa logged 1 WARN Act notices in April 2026, Week 1, involving roughly 120 workers. The average filing covered 120 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
1
Notices Filed
120
Workers Affected
120
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 1 | 120 |
The Transportation sector dominated layoff filings with 120 workers across 1 notice.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Student | Waterloo | 120 | Closure |
The biggest impact was at First Student at its Waterloo facility, reporting 120 affected workers.
This report covers WARN Act filings in Iowa for Week 1 of April 2026. View the national Week 1 report or view the full April report for Iowa.