Des Moines, IA has recorded 17 WARN filings affecting 798 workers over the past 24 months. The largest filer is UnityPoint Health, with 98 workers affected. Of these, 2 involved facility closures and 14 were layoff events. Filing dates range from Jan 16, 2025 through Jun 9, 2026. Des Moines represents 7% of Iowa workers affected by WARN filings in this period. Unlike the statewide pattern, filings in Des Moines are predominantly layoff events rather than closures.

Last 24 Months

Workers Affected
798
Filings
17
Companies Affected
11
Share of Iowa
6%
of 289 state filings
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Monthly Trend

Monthly avg: 33/mo

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About This Data

Data on this site comes from WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Where a state does not publish a usable list, filings come from a third-party compilation and are marked on each row. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.

Des Moines Filings

All Closures Layoffs 202620252024
CompanyTypeWorkersEffectiveRecorded
Iowa Department of Management
1007 E Grand Ave
Layoff 192 2026-08-03
Recorded: 2026-06-09
2026-06-09
UnityPoint Health 4x in 12 mo
1776 West Lakes Pkwy Ste 400
Layoff 14 2026-07-24
Recorded: 2026-05-14
2026-05-14
UnityPoint Health 4x in 12 mo
1200 Pleasant St
Layoff 3 2026-07-24
Recorded: 2026-04-14
2026-04-14
UnityPoint Health 4x in 12 mo
1776 West Lakes Pkwy Ste 400
Layoff 5 2026-07-24
Recorded: 2026-04-14
2026-04-14
UnityPoint Health 4x in 12 mo
6100 Thornton Ave Ste 250
Layoff 76 2026-07-24
Recorded: 2026-04-14
2026-04-14
MercyOne
1111 6th Ave
Layoff 67 2026-03-17
Recorded: 2026-01-26
2026-01-26
Insane Impact
7700 SW 22nd St
Closure 90 2025-12-17
Recorded: 2025-11-10
2025-11-10
Burlington Trailways
1614 E Euclid Ave
Closure 8 2025-10-18
Recorded: 2025-09-18
2025-09-18
Maverik
1150 Locus St Suite 301
Layoff 100 2025-10-06
Recorded: 2025-08-06
2025-08-06
FedEx
700 S West 9th St
Layoff 84 2025-09-01
Recorded: 2025-06-30
2025-06-30
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