East Central Iowa News

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

Since 1970, Iowa County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.7%.

Grundy County: Medicare made up 4.7% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.7% of income in Grundy County, providing an average of $3,060 per capita to residents.

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Friday, May 2: Agwsr High School standout Makenna Kuper’s college team wins to Valparaiso Beacons

The Northern Iowa Panthers won 4-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday, May 2.

Sigourney High School standout Carly Goodwin’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, May 2

The Northern Iowa Panthers won 4-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Valparaiso Beacons on Friday, May 2.

Ryan Reyerson, former West Marshall High School standout, played on Friday, May 2 in NCAA Division I baseball game

The FIU Golden Panthers lost 10-9 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Dallas Baptist Patriots on Friday, May 2.

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Which former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5?

By East Central Iowa News | May 2, 2025

These former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 5.

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Which former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4?

By East Central Iowa News | May 1, 2025

These former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4.

Iowa County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5% of income in Iowa County, providing an average of $3,006 per capita to residents.

Tuesday, April 29: Dike-New Hartford High School standout Taylor Kvale’s college team loses to Creighton Bluejays

The Kansas City Roos lost 9-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Creighton Bluejays on Tuesday, April 29.

On Tuesday, April 29, former Dike-New Hartford High School standout Taylor Kvale’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

The game took place at Creighton Sports Complex.

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Which former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

These former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

1 company in a city within Poweshiek County received one inspection in 2024

By East Central Iowa News | Apr 29, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with Poweshiek County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2?

By East Central Iowa News | Apr 29, 2025

These former East Central Iowa News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2.

How many companies in cities in Mahaska County received FDA inspections in 2024?

There was one company in a city associated with Mahaska County that received an FDA inspection in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Iowa County residents received $10,671 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 82nd in Iowa

In 2022, residents of Iowa County received an average of $10,671 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th lowest in Iowa.

Poweshiek County: Residents received $50.43 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.9% of income in Poweshiek County, providing an average of $2,731 per capita to residents.

Sigourney High School standout Carly Goodwin’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Sunday, April 27

The game took place at Marian Kneer Stadium.

Sunday, April 27: Lynnville-Sully High School standout Lucas Sieck’s college team wins to Carleton Knights

The game took place at Mel Taube Field.

Jayden Gibson, former Grinnell High School standout, played on Sunday, April 27 in NCAA Division I baseball game