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Woodward is one of Oklahoma's most progressive, family-friendly communities. Our population and employment growth rate continues to exceed the state's average. In addition, we are rated one of the nation's Top 100 places to live and are in the Top 75 of smaller communities for Quality of Life.

Woodward is well known for it's excellent school system, a focus on arts and culture, and a multitude of year-round outdoor activities.

As Northwest Oklahoma's business hub, Woodward has a rich heritage of oil and gas exploration and services, including a nationally recognized energy safety training program. We're also home to world-class agriculture research, renewable energy development, advanced manufacturing, education and business services that serve the entire region.

Major Economic Boost

From a recent Woodward News report "Terra breaks ground on expansion":

City, county and Terra Industries officials broke ground during a ceremony Tuesday, marking the start of a $180 million expansion project to Terra’s facilities west of Woodward.

Before the groundbreaking, Hugh Jones, chairman of the Woodward Industrial Foundation spoke, providing figures that demonstrated the value of the company to Woodward.

“Terra is the fourth largest taxpayer in the county,” Jones said. “As a result of this expansion project, their ad valorem tax will increase by approximately $1.8 million. As you are aware, these taxes go to support county government, EMS, the county health department, High Plains Technology Center and the Woodward public schools.

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photo: Woodward News.

Posted on Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 04:57PM by

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