Marion County
Recent News About Marion County
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Food assistance amounts decrease in Marion County since 2011
In 2020, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $4,273,846 to Marion County compared to $4,298,493 in 2011.
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Food assistance amounts decrease in Marion County since 2011
In 2019, the Iowa Food Assistance Program allocated $3,004,119 to Marion County compared to $4,298,493 in 2011.
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20.7 percent fewer Marion County residents receiving food assistance since 2011
In 2019, 2,308 residents in Marion County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 2,909 residents in 2011.
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Fewer Marion County residents received food assistance benefits in 2020
Marion County saw a 1.8 percent decrease in the number of residents who participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020, according to a Marion Guide analysis of data from the state's Department of Human Services.
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Fewer Marion County households received food assistance benefits in 2020
Marion County saw a 1.3 percent decrease in the number of households participating in Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020.
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Marion County residents receive $4,273,846 in food assistance benefits in 2020
Marion County saw a 42.3 percent increase in the amount of money allocated through Iowa's Food Assistance Program from 2019 to 2020, according to a Nodaway Valley Today analysis of the state's Department of Human Services.
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Census Bureau: More women than men in Marion County in 2020
Of the 33,193 people living in Marion County in 2020, 50 percent (16,613) were women and 50 percent (16,580) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South DSM News.
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Census Bureau reports Marion County population was 33,172 in 2019
Marion County had a population of 33,172 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South DSM News.
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Census Bureau: More women than men in Marion County in 2019
Of the 33,172 people living in Marion County in 2019, 50.3 percent (16,674) were women and 49.7 percent (16,498) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South DSM News.
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Census Bureau reports Marion County population was 33,193 in 2020
Marion County had a population of 33,193 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South DSM News.
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Marion County saw a 15.6% decrease in households receiving food assistance since 2011
In 2020, 1,080 households in Marion County participated in Iowa's Food Assistance Program compared to 1,280 households in 2011, according to the Iowa Business Daily's analysis of the Iowa Department of Human Services.
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Marion County to provide over $9,000 for broadband internet improvements
The Marion County Board of Supervisors will provide $9,128 for the Regional Broadband Initiative with the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
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Meyers: Marion County needs income, property tax reform
Marion County lobbyist Kelly Verwers Meyers advocates for tax reform, economic growth and mental health in the state legislature, according to The Oskaloosa Herald.
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Reynolds tours Marion storm damage, encourages Iowans to document damage
Marion's City Square Park was left in shambles by a fierce storm that tore through eastern Iowa early last week.
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Polk County has Iowa’s 38th highest 2020 Census participation rate
Roughly 69% of residents in Polk County have taken part in the 2020 Census so far which ranks the county as having the 38th highest response rate in the state of Iowa.
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Marion County small businesses receive over $692,000 in grants
In Marion County, local businesses have received over $692,000 in grants from Gov. Kim Reynold's Iowa Small Business Relief Program.
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Second Congressional District GOP candidates partake in online forum
Candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Iowa’s Second Congressional District recently participated in an online forum.
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Knoxville CSD continues to feed students throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Between 450 and 500 students are being served meals by the Knoxville Community School District each day during COVID-19.
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Marion County plans for 2021
Marion County is already looking forward to next year after the Board of Supervisors held regular meetings to prepare accordingly.
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Marion County approves Prairie Ridge Urban Renewal Plan
The Marion County Board of Supervisors have decided to approve the Prairie Ridge Urban Renewal Plan.