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Carnegie Libraries

Over a century ago, access to books was a privilege, rather than a right shared by the public. Yet one man’s philanthropic vision changed the landscape of public learning throughout… Read more »

Help Keep Rural Resurrection Going

The content on Rural Resurrection is provided free, but it does cost a bit to keep this blog going. From the server space to the domain and other blog-related services,… Read more »

2025 Summer Road Trip – Part 3

Sometimes you just need to hit the road, to get away and get back to your roots. For me, the towns of rural America is my roots. As successful as… Read more »

Grant Spotlight: USDA Rural Business Development Grant

Occasionally on Rural Resurrection, we spotlight a few grants that are available to rural communities throughout the Midwest. Usually, we are talking about a specific project and mention how a… Read more »

Happy Thanksgiving!

2025 Summer Road Trip – Part 2

Sometimes you just need to hit the road, to get away and get back to your roots. For me, the towns of rural America is my roots. As successful as… Read more »

2025 Summer Road Trip – Part 1

Sometimes you just need to hit the road, to get away and get back to your roots. For me, the towns of rural America are my roots. As successful as… Read more »

What is a Small Business Incubator? Is it Right for Your Town?

In this, the first year of Rural Resurrection’s celebration of National Entrepreneurship Month, I want to continue the discussion about entrepreneurship. What better way to continue that initial conversation than… Read more »

Ways to Follow Rural Resurrection

Do you like the posts provided on Rural Resurrection? Want to ensure you don’t miss the next one? There are a number of ways to follow Rural Resurrection. Provided below… Read more »

National Entrepreneurship Month 2025

November is National Entrepreneurship Month. What started as a day in 2010 has morphed into a month-long celebration. National Entrepreneurship Month is the best time to honor the innovative spirit… Read more »