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The city of Cedar Rapids is implementing job cuts due to legislative changes impacting property taxes. These changes will create a significant budget shortfall for the city. Approximately 25 positions will be eliminated by early next year. The city council has approved these measures, including a policy to prevent bumping by senior staff. Core services, police, and fire departments will not be affected by these reductions.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
https://97x.com/ixp/675/p/city-announces-25-job-cuts/
Collins Aerospace is laying off 31 employees at its Cedar Rapids manufacturing facility. These reductions are part of a broader cost-reduction and organizational optimization strategy. The company cited evolving customer needs and a desire to reinvest in high-priority programs. Despite these layoffs, Collins Aerospace recently reported increased quarterly profits. The company also announced plans for an expansion in West Des Moines.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/11/02/collins-aerospace-layoffs-cedar-rapids-iowa/92564318007/
UnityPoint Health is continuing its restructuring efforts in Iowa with significant layoffs. The healthcare system plans to eliminate 230 positions in early 2027. These changes are part of a broader strategy to address rising costs and financial pressures within the healthcare industry. The company has already laid off hundreds of employees in 2026. Affected employees are being offered severance and career transition support.
Iowa
https://koel.com/ixp/676/p/unitypoint-iowa-layoffs/
Emergency crews rush to Iowa Quaker Oats factory after massive explosion
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16236341/iowa-quaker-oats-factory-explosion-fire.html
Winnebago Industries is implementing further layoffs at its specialty vehicles operation. This latest round will impact 51 employees in November. The company has already closed two plants and reduced its workforce by over 300 individuals since 2025. These cuts are part of an ongoing restructuring effort. The announcement was made on Iowa's WARN website.
Forest City, Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/10/13/winnebago-layoffs-forest-city-iowa-plant/92237440007/
Lumen is retiring all the Copper in 20 communities in Iowa as of Oct 18, the Des Moines metro and Cedar Rapids among a few others.. that’s pretty so the two largest metros in Iowa.. copper is all done.. Bye Bye..
Iowa experienced a 5.8% rise in layoffs and discharges in 2025 compared to the previous year. The total number of layoffs and discharges in Iowa for 2025 reached approximately 200,000. Monthly layoff rates in the state fluctuated between 0.8% and 2.1% throughout 2025. The average monthly layoff rate in Iowa for 2025 was 1%, which was lower than the national average. This data reflects a consistent trend of employment terminations within the state's labor market.
https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-people-are-laid-off-each-month/state/iowa/
Des Moines city leaders have approved significant budget cuts to address a substantial financial deficit. The city council voted 6-1 to implement these measures, which are largely a response to state-level property tax reforms. These cuts will affect nearly every city department and include the elimination of 43 positions. Further reductions are anticipated for the following fiscal year.
Des Moines, Iowa
https://www.kcci.com/article/des-moines-council-votes-to-cut-43-positions-amid-budget-shortfall/73730682
Two Iowa representatives are seeking answers from Whirlpool's CEO regarding potential overseas job transfers. They are concerned about the fate of jobs at the Amana facility. The lawmakers have formally requested information from the company's leadership. This inquiry follows recent news of layoffs impacting the appliance manufacturer. The representatives aim to understand the company's future plans for its Iowa operations.
Amana, Iowa
https://mshale.com/084436c0/064c9eeaJqheieoKl00
Winnebago Industries is laying off 27 production employees at its Forest City plant. These layoffs are part of a larger manufacturing footprint consolidation. The company is closing facilities in Indiana and Iowa. Operations will be moved to other existing plants. This move aims to create a stronger and more agile enterprise.
Forest City, Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/08/17/winnebago-layoffs-forest-city-iowa-indiana-plant-consolidation/91338113007/
Wells Fargo is implementing further workforce reductions in Central Iowa. Approximately 20 employees at the West Des Moines campus will be laid off on September 19th. An additional 43 positions are scheduled for elimination on August 22nd. This brings the total number of layoffs in the Des Moines metro area to 301 for 2026. The company continues to reduce its employee count in the region.
West Des Moines, Iowa
https://whoradio.iheart.com/featured/who-radio-news/content/2026-07-22-more-lay-offs-at-wells-fargos-west-des-moines-campus/
Independence Premium Foods will lay off 41 employees in August. The company cited a shift from two production shifts to one as the reason for the reduction. This decision aims to rebalance the customer base and strengthen the plant's long-term viability. Affected employees will receive final pay, COBRA information, and support for reemployment. The company plans to rehire these workers as volume increases.
Independence, Iowa
https://www.kcrg.com/2026/07/15/workers-be-laid-off-independence-premium-foods/
Iowa experienced its highest number of layoffs in twelve months during June, with 656 workers affected. Whirlpool Corporation and the Iowa Department of Management were the primary drivers of these job cuts. Whirlpool's Middle Amana plant saw significant reductions, continuing a trend of declining employment there. The state's IT sector also faced substantial job losses as the Department of Management privatizes services. Additional manufacturing closures contributed to the overall increase in affected workers.
Des Moines, Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/07/15/wells-fargo-layoffs-whirlpool-iowa-june-job-losses/90840247007/
iHeartRadio initiated nationwide layoffs affecting Des Moines station KXNO. Several longtime hosts were laid off, prompting host Ken Miller to protest. Trent Condon, who bought his airtime, publicly criticized the corporate layoffs. Condon announced his own departure from KXNO, citing "controversial" comments. Neither iHeartMedia nor KXNO have commented on Condon's exit.
Des Moines, Iowa
https://awfulannouncing.com/radio/iowa-sports-trent-condon-out-kxno-layoffs.html
https://iowastartingline.com/news/labor/40-of-iowans-cant-afford-rent-and-bills-iowa-workers-almanac-layoffs-and-news-for-june-25-2026/
iHeartMedia is conducting layoffs as part of a restructuring plan. Local radio personalities in the Quad Cities were affected. Hosts from stations like WLLR and Big 106.5 lost their jobs. The company aims for $50 million in cost savings. These changes will lead to more national programming.
Davenport, Iowa
https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/iheart-layoffs-wllr-big1065-local-talent-lose-jobs/526-2e247803-33d0-41e0-922c-0bc6f937bd22
KXnO, a Des Moines radio station, laid off many staff members. This action is part of a major iHeartMedia programming restructuring. Several on-air hosts, including Heather Burnside and Sean Roberts, were affected. The full number of layoffs across all markets remains undisclosed. Similar job cuts occurred in St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Indianapolis.
Des Moines, Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/2026/06/24/kxno-des-moines-iheartmedia-layoffs-radio-heather-burnside-sean-roberts/90674766007/
Plastic Products Co. Inc. is closing its West Branch, Iowa facility. This plant specializes in injection molding. The closure stems from a business slowdown. Whirlpool's reduced demand impacted the company. The West Branch operation will cease.
West Branch, Iowa
https://www.plasticsnews.com/processors/injection-molding/pn-plastic-products-closing-west-branch-molding-plant-whirlpool/
Iowa will lay off 200 state workers. This action stems from a plan to privatize IT management. The state is contracting with Amazon Web Services and Cognizant Government Solutions. This move aims to save Iowa over $525 million in 10 years. Affected employees may receive job offers from Cognizant.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/09/iowa-lays-off-200-workers-as-it-contracts-out-it-management/90478067007/
Three Iowa employers reported layoffs in May. A total of 91 workers were affected. Rhiner's Plumbing Co. Inc. in Clive closed. This closure resulted in 47 job losses. Rhiner's Plumbing led the state's May layoff reports.
Clive, Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/05/29/may-iowa-layoffs/90315118007/
Wells Fargo will lay off 29 employees in July. These job cuts will occur at its West Des Moines campus. This latest announcement follows previous reductions this year. The bank has cut 217 jobs from this campus in 2026. CEO Charlie Scharf cited AI use as a reason for ongoing layoffs.
West Des Moines, Iowa
https://www.businessrecord.com/wells-fargo-announces-additional-layoffs/
Iowa's new law increases funding and autonomy for charter schools. This has raised concerns for the state's public schools. Opponents fear potential teacher layoffs and reduced resources. The law also relaxes requirements for homeschooling families. Public school advocates question fair funding for two systems.
Des Moines, Iowa
https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/education/new-iowa-charter-school-law/524-f68c8353-3512-4704-a3eb-aca2c37b2cbb
Six Iowa employers reported layoffs in April. A total of 572 workers were affected. UnityPoint Health led these job reductions. This data came from Iowa's WARN site. Northeast Iowa experienced significant impact.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/05/05/iowa-layoffs-april-unitypoint-wells-fargo/89889465007/
Transco Rail Services and Appliance Plus Cellular announced layoffs. Transco, based in Oelwein, will cut 40 employees. These Transco layoffs took effect on April 10. Appliance Plus Cellular is closing, affecting 30 employees across multiple Iowa counties. These Appliance Plus Cellular job cuts will become effective on July 31.
Oelwein, Iowa
https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/oelwein_daily_register/business/area-employers-announce-layoffs/article_23805347-5334-44f5-8e80-193455c4afa9.html
UnityPoint Health will eliminate 207 IT positions later this year. Additional job cuts are planned for its revenue cycle department. The health system is outsourcing these functions to third-party vendors. Accenture will handle IT, and Omega Healthcare will manage revenue cycle. UnityPoint Health cites sustained financial pressure as the reason for these changes.
West Des Moines, Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/04/15/unitypoint-layoffs-des-moines-outsourcing/89604998007/
Transamerica confirmed recent layoffs affecting its Iowa operations. Fewer than 25 employees were impacted by these changes. The company is enhancing its Retirement Operations model. This strategic decision aims to support business growth and improve customer experiences. Cedar Rapids remains Transamerica's largest office and a key hiring hub.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
https://corridorbusiness.com/transamerica-confirms-fewer-than-25-layoffs-in-iowa/
Wells Fargo is cutting 62 additional jobs at its West Des Moines campus. These job reductions will take effect on May 30. This action is part of a broader national downsizing effort. The company cites efficiency moves and changing mortgage demand. Wells Fargo has now announced 286 cuts in the Des Moines metro area since September.
West Des Moines, Iowa
https://nationaltoday.com/us/ia/urbandale/news/2026/04/04/wells-fargo-announces-more-west-des-moines-layoffs/
Iowa reported 83 total layoffs in March. Car dealerships Sky Chevrolet and Sky Auto Mall accounted for 76 job losses. These dealerships are located in Newhall and Center Point. They face lawsuits from Stellantis Financial Services and Ford Motor Credit Co. The lawsuits allege the dealerships took out multiple loans on the same vehicles.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/04/02/iowa-layoffs-march-83-workers/89421684007/
Iowa reported 65,000 job openings in December 2025. This figure remained unchanged from the previous month. The state's job openings rate also held steady at 3.9 percent. Iowa saw 53,000 hires and 64,000 total separations during December. Layoffs and discharges increased slightly to 17,000 for the month.
https://www.bls.gov/regions/midwest/news-release/jobopeningslaborturnover_iowa.htm
Winnebago Industries' motorhome division will lay off 121 employees. These job cuts affect facilities in Waverly and Charles City, Iowa. The company plans to relocate these roles to its Forest City and Lake Mills campuses. This decision aims to optimize manufacturing and align production with consumer demand. The layoffs respond to cyclical shifts and decreased customer demand in the RV industry.
https://www.thegazette.com/business/winnebago-industries-will-lay-off-121-workers-in-charles-city-waverly/article_fd2bac90-9714-52b9-ab83-79ecbcb7a3f4.html
Sky Chevrolet laid off 30 employees. The job cuts occurred on March 6, 2026. The affected facility is in Newhall, Iowa. A WARN notice confirmed the workforce reduction. Reasons for the layoffs were not immediately disclosed.
Newhall, Iowa
https://countryherald.com/news/iowa-layoffs-alert-sky-chevrolet-in-newhall-cuts-30-jobs-at-7300-28th-ave-facility/
Iowa Democrats sent a letter to Whirlpool Corporation. They urged the company to reconsider planned layoffs at its Amana plant. Whirlpool announced 341 employees would be laid off starting March 9. Democrats cited state investments and company growth in Mexico. The company stated the layoffs are part of a modernization plan.
https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/02/26/iowa-democrats-urge-whirlpool-to-reconsider-layoffs-at-amana-plant/
Whirlpool Corp. announced layoffs at its Amana manufacturing plant. Nearly 350 workers will be affected by these job cuts. This represents over a quarter of the facility's approximately 1,500 employees. The company stated this is part of a multi-year modernization plan. This plan aims to transform and diversify the plant's operations.
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/whirlpool-to-cut-nearly-400-jobs-at-amana-affecting-more-than-a-quarter-of-plant-staff
John Deere has recalled 245 workers in Iowa after mass layoffs. They'll be back on the job this month and next.
Prompted by weaker demand, a lagging agricultural economy and Trump administration tariffs on equipment, John Deere laid off workers across the Midwest last fall, including in Iowa.
https://www.kmaland.com/ag/iowa-john-deere-workers-recalled-after-layoffs/article_0a11dabc-90af-459a-9df9-5ff88dedacf2.html
John Deere has initiated a recall for some of its workers who were previously laid off. This move signifies a potential recovery or increased demand for the agricultural machinery manufacturer. The recall directly impacts employees who had faced job reductions in the recent past. This development specifically pertains to John Deere operations located within Iowa. The company is bringing staff back, suggesting a positive shift in its workforce strategy.
https://kiowacountypress.net/content/iowa-john-deere-workers-recalled-after-layoffs#google_vignette
Winnebago Industries announced new layoffs. These job cuts affect its Charles City plant. Twenty-three employees will be impacted. The layoffs are scheduled for February 20. This information comes from Iowa WARN data.
https://www.kaaltv.com/news/winnebago-industries-announces-layoffs-in-charles-city/
Charles City, Iowa
Collis company has implemented layoffs. These job cuts occurred in Clinton. City officials are now asking questions. They want to know the full scope of the layoffs. The permanence of these job losses is also unclear.
https://www.kwqc.com/video/2026/01/28/city-officials-say-questions-remain-about-scope-permanence-collis-layoffs-clinton/
Clinton
Case New Holland will lay off over 200 folks....
This is at Burlington construction equipment plant. The layoffs will begin in April + May. They are saying this is due to reduced loader backhoe demand.
So... Burlington Mayor Jon Billups voiced disappointment about the plant closure.
https://kscj.com/2026/01/25/burlington-case-new-holland-plant-closing/
Wells Fargo Announces New Layoffs in West Des Moines
Wells Fargo announced 33 additional layoffs at its Jordan Creek campus. These job cuts in West Des Moines are effective March 20. This latest round brings the total Des Moines metro layoffs to 1,426 since April 2022. CEO Charlie Scharf has consistently warned of ongoing workforce reductions. He attributes these changes to efficiency goals and the impact of artificial intelligence.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2026/01/23/wells-fargo-layoffs-jordan-creek-west-des-moines/88318441007/
Coralville, Iowa, at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT)