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/