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.
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