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Layoffs in West Des Moines

Since March 4, 2025, our records for West Des Moines include 6 WARN notices naming 158 workers.

Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area.

Largest WARN notices: Wells Fargo (49, Feb 3, 2026); The Mutual Group Southeast Service Corporation d/b/a Services for (34, Jul 9, 2025); Wells Fargo (33, Jan 20, 2026).

WARN notices in West Des Moines

As filed with the state (all Iowa notices). A notice is the employer’s plan; actual job losses can differ.

Notice date Employer Location Workers Type Effective Filing
Wells Fargo West Des Moines · Polk County 2 Layoff Apr 18, 2026 State report
Wells Fargo West Des Moines · Polk County 49 Layoff Apr 4, 2026 State report
Wells Fargo West Des Moines · Polk County 33 Layoff Mar 20, 2026 State report
The Mutual Group Southeast Service Corporation d/b/a Services for West Des Moines · Polk County 34 Layoff Aug 8, 2025 State report
United States Cellular Corporation West Des Moines · Polk County 7 Layoff Jun 2, 2025 State report
Wells Fargo West Des Moines · Polk County 33 Layoff Apr 4, 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).

Source: Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), Iowa Workforce Development (Iowa Code chapter 84C). Checked October 11, 2026.

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