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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/

• Collis is a company in Clinton that makes metal and glass parts. Recently, Collis said it will lay off some workers, which means people might lose their jobs. The city leaders in Clinton are worried and are asking questions because they want to know how many people will be affected and if the jobs are gone forever or just for a short time. Right now, they are still waiting for clear answers from Collis.

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)

• Iowa WARN released an update with new state data about the layoffs at IDT
• The state data says 61 people were laid off in Coralville
• Iowa WARN indicates workers were both notified and laid off on December 12, 2025
• The layoffs were initially reported the prior week, and this story reflects the state update
• IDT describes its work as focused on gene research and DNA testing
• IDT previously said 4.7 percent of its Iowa workforce was affected
• The company’s global headquarters is in Coralville
• A spokesperson said the company is restructuring parts of the business and refocusing resources to support long term objectives and future growth
• IDT said affected workers are being given severance and support packages and noted its collaborations with global health and scientific partners

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is laying off employees across Iowa, officials confirmed Thursday. The company says 4.7% of its Iowa workforce is affected, though it didn’t share exact numbers. IDT is headquartered in Coralville, and the timing of the layoffs is still unclear.

https://www.kcrg.com/2025/12/11/integrated-dna-technologies-lay-off-workers-across-iowa/

Company: Wells Fargo
Source: Des Moines Register

Wells Fargo continues to cut employment as other Iowa companies also report layoffs
Summary: Wells Fargo announced 113 additional layoffs at its West Des Moines campus in recent postings, bringing local cuts to more than 1,300 since April 2022. Other Iowa employers also filed October WARNs, reflecting broader national job cuts.
City: West Des Moines
State: Iowa
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2025/11/07/here-are-layoffs-wells-fargo-other-iowa-employers-have-announced/87132385007/

Wells Fargo continues to pare workers from its Jordan Creek campus in West Des Moines, announcing 113 layoffs in four separate postings on Iowa’s Worker Adjustment and Notification, or WARN, site since late September.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2025/11/07/here-are-layoffs-wells-fargo-other-iowa-employers-have-announced/87132385007/

Iowa lost 220 jobs in September as John Deere and Burlington Trailways announced layoffs, according to state and company filings.

John Deere reported on Sept. 17 that it would cut 141 employees, including 101 at a Waterloo plant and 40 at its Des Moines Works site in Ankeny. The company cited seasonal farming demand and fluctuating production schedules as the reason for the reductions.

The following day, Burlington Trailways said it would lay off 79 workers and end its intercity bus routes. Most of the cuts take place at the company’s West Burlington headquarters, with additional layoffs in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Burlington and Davenport. Rising insurance costs, unstable carrier partnerships and uncertainty around federal grants drove the decision.

The Iowa DOT said Jefferson Lines will take over most of the routes, starting service as soon as the day after Burlington ends operations, and will hire some of the displaced workers. In fiscal 2024, more than 67,000 passengers boarded Burlington Trailways buses in Iowa.

• John Deere is laying off 141 employees at its Waterloo and Ankeny plants due to decreased demand for agricultural equipment.
• These layoffs are in addition to previous workforce reductions in Waterloo and Illinois announced in August.
• The company has laid off about 2,200 employees in Iowa since April 2024 amid a struggling farm economy.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2025/09/17/john-deere-layoffs-ankeny-waterloo/86203753007/

Forty-nine employees at the Lennox plant in Marshalltown will be laid off at the end of this month. Texas-based Lennox International makes heating and air...

https://stormlakeradio.com/state-news/more-layoffs-later-this-month-at-marshalltowns-lennox-plant/
Location: Marshalltown, IA
Published at: 09/06/2025 & 02:21 AM UTC