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Elkhart County ranks 84th highest in Indiana for per capita government transfer income at $10,251 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Elkhart County received an average of $10,251 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it ninth lowest in Indiana.

By Elkhart Times | Mar 10, 2025

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Elkhart County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Elkhart County, providing an average of $1,340 per capita to residents.

By Elkhart Times | Mar 1, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Elkhart County rise or fall in 2021?

By Elkhart Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Elkhart County received $7.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Kosciusko County farmers in 2021 reached $9,032,549

By Elkhart Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Kosciusko County received $9,032,549 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Elkhart County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Elkhart Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Elkhart County received $4,872,642 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Hiking Club on March 21

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Join our hiking club to explore a different park trail every month, make new friends, and glimpse the bounty of nature around every curve and corner.

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Cover to Cover Book Club on March 21

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Join fellow book lovers as they discuss "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry.

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Tween and Teen Prize Wheel on March 21

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 20, 2023

Spin the wheel, solve word puzzles and earn snacks and prizes.

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Cardio Drumming with Roxanne on March 16

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Cardio Drumming with Roxanne

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Traffic Commission on March 16

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 15, 2023

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Storytime with Miss Brena on March 16

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 15, 2023

Meet Miss Brena and explore the updated Pierre Moran Branch while enjoying songs, crafts, stories and games.

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City of Nappanee - Board of Works Meeting on March 13

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 11, 2023

The public is invited to attend all Board of Works meetings.

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Homeschool: Anatomy Experiments on March 13

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 11, 2023

Make a working model of the heart and lungs. We’ll also experiment with how the eyes and muscles work.

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Board of Works on March 13

By Elkhart Times Reports | Mar 11, 2023

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Open House: Flood awareness and Lower Elkhart River Project

By Press release submission | Mar 10, 2023

Flood awareness and preparation are important in a community with chronic flooding, such as Goshen, as is working with our partners to positively impact the rivers and streams we live with.