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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Worth County as of 2022

Worth County, Iowa · Worth County

Population aging and government transfer dependency in Worth County as of 2022

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In 2022, Worth County received $81.5 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $11,130 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 20.1% of all personal income in the county, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group. This marks a slight increase in the county’s reliance on government transfers compared to 2012, when such payments made up 17.1% …Read Article

Senator Ernst honors Northwood Foods as Small Business of the Week

Northwood, Iowa · Northwood

Senator Ernst honors Northwood Foods as Small Business of the Week

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Founded in 1998 by Brian Burkard, Northwood Foods quickly expanded to serve both domestic and international clients.Read Article

1 gas station in cities throughout Bremer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 31

Worth County, Iowa · Worth County

1 gas station in cities throughout Bremer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 31

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There was a single gas station in cities across Bremer County selling premium gas at the price of $4.19 per gallon in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.Of the 15 reported gas stations in cities within Bremer County, just one offers premium gas.The average reported price of premium gas in Iowa was $3.74, compared to $3.75 the week before.Drivers in the United States have experienced a rollercoaster of…Read Article

Area 4H Students to Attend Science Roundup

Area 4H students will attend a state 4H conference science round up on June 24-26th. The state 4H conference is an annual event that resembles a state FFA convention in structure and format. The conference develops leadership, communication skills, citizenship, and youth development among attendees. The conference has taken place annually for over 100 years. Worth County ISU Extension Specialist Dennis Johnson explained the purpose of the 4H eve…Worth County, Iowa · Worth County Read Article

2025 State Track and Field – Macy Thoreson, Northwood-Kensett 200m

https://youtu.be/Kxe08JPit3QNorthwood, Iowa · Northwood Read Article

Minnesota man wins $90,000 at Diamond Jo Casino

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NORTHWOOD, Iowa — A Minnesota guest won a $90,000 jackpot at Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel on Tuesday, May 20.Northwood, Iowa · Northwood Read Article

High School Track and Field: Saint Ansgar girls dominant in qualifier, look for repeat in 1A

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Results from the Iowa High School Class 1A State Qualifying Meet in Northwood on Thursday.Northwood, Iowa · Northwood Read Article

Worth County: Medicare dependency reached 5.2% in 2022

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In 2022, Medicare transfers in Worth County totaled $21.28 million, amounting to $2,908 per capita, or 26.1% of total government transfers, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.Among all government transfer programs, Medicare was the second largest contributor in the county. Social Security was the largest contributor, totaling $32.8 million, equating to $4,482 per capita and making up 40.3% of total transfers.Comparativel…Worth County, Iowa · Worth County Read Article

Worth County residents received $11,130 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 72nd in Iowa

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In 2022, Worth County ranked 28th lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Iowa, with residents receiving $11,130 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.In total, residents in Worth County received $81.5 million in government transfers, which accounted for 20.1% of total county income.Comparatively, across all counties…Medicare · Worth County Read Article

Athletic hall of fame being created for Northwood-Kensett school district

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Volunteer committed being formed to recognize and honor exceptional athletes, coaches, and contributors.Northwood, Iowa · Northwood Read Article

2023-24 School Year: How many students were enrolled in Worth County schools?

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There were 865 students enrolled in Worth County schools in the 2023-24 school year, 1.4% more than the previous year, according to the Iowa Department of Education.Of all the students welcomed at the time, 51.6% identified as male, 48.2% as female, and 0.2% identified themselves as non-binary or did not specify their gender.Data also showed that white students made up 89.1% of the student body, the largest percentage in Worth County schools, fo…Worth County, Iowa · Worth County Read Article