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When Craig Schroeder returned to his rural Nebraska hometown in the 1980s, the economy was tight. Read More »

In the 1960s, the Alabama Black Belt was a place where people struggled against the racial segregation that strained the relationships between blacks and whites. Today, the people of the region have a new mission: bridging the gap between young and old. Read More »

It’s no secret that communities in the Dakotas are struggling to meet workforce demands with a steady export of human capital. But what if communities make a concerted effort to bring kids home before they ever have a chance to leave? Read More »

Every Friday, students in the government class at Lyons-Decatur High School in Nebraska put their textbooks aside and make their civics learning live in their communities. Read More »

Jamie Horter offered this advice, based on her experience with Community Studio, during her presentation to the Prairie Idea Exchange participants in September. Read More »

The South Dakota Public Broadcasting program “South Dakota Focus” took up the topic of growing small towns Oct. 15. Read More »

With a little investment of time by community elders, helping youth realize their potential, the road connecting a youth’s passion and purpose doesn’t have to lead too far from home. Read More »

“Creating your own opportunity” in the place where you want to live requires a different mindset from following a set career ladder. Read More »

Organics, specialty crops and emerging technologies are “where it’s at” for young farmers, according to the nation’s top ag official. Read More »

Healthy relationships are the foundation of rural communities. And the community of Arlington, S.D., has determined relationships must reach outside the town’s own 900 residents to truly be successful. Read More »