Des Moines-area workers at a Wells Fargo campus in West Des Moines are facing a round of layoffs this summer that will affect nearly 100 positions, according to a notice filed with the state.
What the filing shows
The Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing lists a total of 93 roles to be eliminated at the West Des Moines location over a period running from July 11 through Sept. 5. The company plans to carry out the cuts in phases.
- July: 30 positions
- Late August: 43 positions
- September: 20 positions
"Wells Fargo plans to lay off 93 employees at its West Des Moines campus," the Iowa WARN filing states.
Local pattern and context
These reductions continue a trend of Wells Fargo trimming staff at its local operations; the company has announced multiple layoffs from a Jordan Creek campus since February. For workers and families here, that sequence of notices — at more than one site in the metro area — raises concerns about future stability for financial services jobs in central Iowa.
What this means for the community
While the WARN filing provides the schedule and totals, it does not specify which business functions or job titles are affected. Local economic ripple effects can include:
- Short-term increases in job search and unemployment insurance claims among affected employees.
- Impacts on nearby businesses that rely on weekday foot traffic from campus staff.
- Potential demand for retraining services and workforce placement assistance.
Area workforce agencies and community groups typically step in after a WARN notice to coordinate resources; those options often include job-search help, resumé assistance and training programs aimed at helping displaced workers return to employment.
Layoff schedule at a glance
| Period | Number of employees |
|---|---|
| July 11–July (initial phase) | 30 |
| Late August | 43 |
| September (through Sept. 5) | 20 |
| Total | 93 |
The Iowa WARN database is the formal public notice and is intended to give employees and communities time to plan. The filing for this action lists the West Des Moines site and the phased timeline but does not include additional details about severance, reassignment options or whether any roles will be consolidated to other locations.
News Block will continue to monitor developments and report on responses from Wells Fargo, local workforce officials and community organizations offering support to affected employees.
