DES MOINES – Vanishing Governor Kim Reynolds and her political party keep making changes to business rules in our state in an alleged attempt to grow the economy, but a new study shows Iowa is one of the fastest in the nation at losing manufacturing jobs, long a foundation for the common Iowan to make a living.
A recent study reveals that Iowa experienced the fourth-most significant year-over-year decline in manufacturing sector employment. The study, conducted by an online HR platform, Techr, used the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine state-level manufacturing employment changes between May 2024 and May 2025. It highlights the regions where the manufacturing sector is facing the steepest downturns.
Iowa claims the fourth spot with a 3.74% decline in manufacturing employment. The Hawkeye State reported a decrease from 224,700 in May 2024 to 216,300 jobs in May 2025.
Looking at the study, a spokesperson from Techr commented, “The study reveals that Lowa is experiencing notable contractions in its manufacturing workforce.
“This decline could stem from automation, offshoring, regulatory burdens, or shifts in industry demand. These job losses can have widespread impacts, from local economic slowdowns to disruptions in supply chains and reduced tax revenues for state programs.
“Understanding where these losses are concentrated is critical for industry leaders, policymakers, and workforce planners navigating the evolving American
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Even as Iowa lags badly in manufacturing, Reynolds (pictured at top via her social media) and the GOP in Iowa have slashed employment insurance premiums for employers, shamed folks into working for “the man”, never tried to raise the minimum wage, snubbed unions, and more, with results recently showing Iowa may have the worst economy in America.
The study was conducted by Techr, an online HR platform that helps businesses browse and compare leading HR software solutions.
Methodology
The study analyzed monthly state-level manufacturing employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics between May 2024 and May 2025. The year-over-year percentage changes were calculated to identify states with the most significant declines in manufacturing jobs.
What a shock