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Rural small towns thinking big in terms of economic development

(The Center Square) – Rural activists from over a dozen small communities were recently challenged by Deb Brown, author of “Save Your Small Town,” who gave her advice bluntly: “Kill your committees.
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Here's Why You'll Definitely Want to Buy Your First Home in a Rural Town

I was born in a small town, educated in a small town…and that's probably where they'll bury me. It's more than just the general theme to the song by John Cougar Mellencamp, I actually was born in a ...
Iowa Public Radio

From 'Grinchmas' to chestnut roasts, these rural towns make the holidays central to their economy

A county courthouse, lit up, shines brightly in Minden, Nebraska, in December 2025. The yearly tradition has given Minden the title of "The Christmas City" and is one of the reasons visitors flock to ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette

Rural towns see boost in road funding

Rural towns in Hampshire County can go the distance on road repair after the state tweaked its Chapter 90 funding formula to give more weight to the number of miles of roads within a community. The ...