(Le Mars) — Every ten years, the U-S government conducts a count of the nation’s population. The 2020 census will begin with a mailing starting in mid-March. Maureen Schriner is with the Census Bureau and says its important that everyone completes the census form and be counted.
Schriner says the other reason the census is important is that it determines our legislative representation.
Complete Count Committees are forming across the nation to make certain everyone is counted for the 2020 Census. Schriner says Iowa Lt. Governor Adam Gregg is setting the goal for Iowa to have the most complete census count.
Often times people wonder why should they complete the census form and answer the questions? They further wonder if the information is kept confidential?
Part 2 US Census
(Le Mars) — People will soon receive their 2020 Census questionnaire, and as we learned from the first part of this series, the census helps the government allocate funding for among other things, roads and highways, and community essentials such as fire and police protection, hospitals,
healthcare and social programs. Maureen Schriner is with the U-S Census Bureau and says the government wants to count everyone, and everyone counts.
She says obtaining the needed data for small children is often the most difficult.
The Census official says there may be several reasons why youngsters are not added to the census report.
Schriner says a common question is what address should be listed for a college or university student?
She says the money needs to go where the student is at to adequately fund necessary programs.
If you want information about the U-S 2020 Census, go online to www.2020Census.gov.
Part 3 – US 2020 Census
(Le Mars) We continue our series of reports regarding the U-S 2020 Census. A common question that many people have when completing the census form is if they own two homes in different states, or reside in two different states through the year, which home do they list for the census questionnaire? Maureen Schriner with the US Census Bureau says the question comes up many times with retired citizens?
Schriner says the U-S Census Bureau has caught up with technology and for the first time, census reports can now be completed on-line.
Schriner says at this time, the Census Bureau is recruiting workers to be able to follow up on those forms that are not returned.
The Census Bureau official says the job working for the Census Bureau would make for a nice part-time job for students, retired people, or anyone looking to add extra income.
Schriner says those interested in having a part-time job with the Census Bureau can apply on-line.
For additional information about the US 2020 Census, you can go online at www.2020census.gov. Information can also be obtained at the Le Mars City Hall.
