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Every ten years, the U.S. population is counted through the Census Bureau. As next year’s census approaches, we’ll be hearing more about the importance of counting every individual residing in our country. From 2020 to 2030, the data collected will impact our lives in many ways. That’s why state, county and local officials are focused on getting everyone counted.

A few months ago, a representative from the state spoke to the Alva City Council about the census. The Woods County Commissioners have hired someone to facilitate the census in the county. At a recent Alva Chamber of Commerce Communit...