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Layoffs in Des Moines
Since January 16, 2025, our records for Des Moines include 10 WARN notices naming 424 workers.
WARN notices in Des Moines
| Notice date | Employer | Location | Workers | Type | Effective | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines · Polk County | 67 | Layoff | Mar 17, 2026 | State report | |
| Insane Impact, LLC | Des Moines · Polk County | 90 | Closure | Dec 17, 2025 | State report | |
| Burlington Trailways | Des Moines · Polk County | 8 | Closure | Oct 18, 2025 | State report | |
| Maverik, Inc | Des Moines · Polk County | 100 | Layoff | Oct 6, 2025 | State report | |
| Fidelity & Guaranty Life Business Services, Inc | Des Moines · Polk County | 103 | Layoff | Jun 2, 2025 | State report | |
| United States Cellular Corporation | Des Moines · Polk County | 11 | Layoff | Jun 2, 2025 | State report | |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Des Moines · Polk County | 10 | Layoff | Mar 28, 2025 | State report | |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Des Moines · Polk County | 6 | Layoff | Apr 25, 2025 | State report | |
| Lutheran Services in Iowa | Des Moines · Polk County | 1 | Layoff | Jun 27, 2025 | State report | |
| Dotdash Meredith | Des Moines · Polk County | 28 | Layoff | Feb 1, 2025 | State report |
Rules and resources in Iowa
Notice rules
Under the federal WARN Act, employers with 100 or more employees generally must give 60 days’ written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff.
Iowa has its own rules (Iowa WARN Act):
- Employers with 25 or more employees must give notice 30 calendar days before a plant closure or mass layoff.
- This is in addition to the federal WARN Act (100 or more employees, 60 days).