The 2010 U.S. Census has arrived in Decatur County.
The U.S. Census forms will be mailed in both February and March this year, and must be completed and returned by Census Day on April 1, 2010, which is less than 40 days away. In the summer, from May to July 2010, U.S. Census workers will follow up with visits to every address from which they received no response by Census Day. In December 2010, the Census Bureau delivers population counts to the President of the United States for apportionment.
The 2010 U.S. Census means business for local communities. Money is supplied to communities from the state and federal government as a result of the census outcomes, as is representation in Congress and the Indiana General Assembly and ensuring that economic developers and others know just what a singular community is really like.
Timothy J. Rushenberg, the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF), has called upon local officials to promote the 2010 U.S. Census in their respective communities to make sure that every Hoosier is counted.
The Census counts all people living in the United States – whether citizen or non-citizen, legal or undocumented, homeless or housed. The U.S. Census happens once every 10 years and is required by the U.S. Constitution. It is important that every Hoosier household complete the Census form. The information collected from the Census is used to assist government leaders in making major decisions, such as the apportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and Indiana General Assembly and to help distribute $300 to $400 billion in federal funds back to state and local governments each year.
Participation in the U.S. Census is required by law. The information provided to the Census is absolutely confidential.
Taking part in the 2010 U.S. Census is important for both the residents and government in the communities. For more information, those interested can access the 2010 U.S. Census at www.census.indiana.edu and http://indianacompletecountlocalgov.wordpress.com/.
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United Fund welcomes new board members
The Decatur County United Fund is pleased to welcome its three newest directors Sarah Green, Charla Nash, and Brian Wenning to its Board of Directors.
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Toy lighters no game to Frye
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Euchre tournament benefits Special Olympics
The 11th annual Rotary Euchre Tournament gets underway Saturday at the Knights of St. John's Hall.
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"Mardi Draw" kicks off Gala ticket sales
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Careful shopping required for healthy eating
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Shots fired during traffic stop
Jackson County - At approximately 7:30 p.m. this evening an Indiana State Trooper attempted a traffic stop on a pickup truck on U.S. 50 just east of I-65 for a traffic violation.
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Lugar to speak in Greensburg
U.S. Senator Richard Lugar will be the guest speaker at a Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Legislative update on Thursday, Feb. 23 beginning at 2 p.m.
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Local leaders endorse Messer
Republican former State Representative Luke Messer announced on Thursday that key Decatur County leaders have endorsed his candidacy for Indiana's 6th Congressional District Republican Primary.
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Edelweiss House keeps family focus
Sister Patricia O'Bryan has devoted her life to children.
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On Sunday, The Daily News, the Rushville Republican and the Batesville Herald-Tribune held their 7th Annual Spring Bridal and Prom Show at Greensburg Junior High School.
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