Rural Resurrection

Check out City Summit

Each year the National League of Cities holds its annual City Summit. A gathering of city leaders for educational seminars, policymaking and networking activities. This event regularly floats around the… Read more »

RAGBRAI 2022 Winners

Each year my RAGBRAI team and I joke that we are “winning” the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. It’s a joke because it is a “bicycle ride”, not… Read more »

Tabletop Exercises help with Disaster Preparedness

September is National Preparedness Month. Each year National Preparedness Month is recognized to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning. Each year FEMA puts out a themed campaign during National Preparedness… Read more »

National Preparedness Month 2022

Nebraska Planning Conference – 2022

For some fall is tough to look forward to. The warm summer months are starting to fade as cooler weather moves in. The morning traffic increases as kids are returning… Read more »

Branding for Communities: Affordable Implementation

“Branding for Communities: The Feel of Your Community” is the latest posting in the Branding for Communities series. Understanding the need for the development and implementation of a brand is… Read more »

Branding for Communities: Signage

“Branding for Communities: Signage” is the latest posting in the Branding for Communities series. Understanding the need for the development and implementation of a brand is important for every community…. Read more »

Why Branding?

Branding is at the core of marketing in the corporate world. It is a key component to building a loyal customer base that keeps coming back to purchase your good… Read more »

Economic Impact of Bike Tourism

Last week we discussed “What is Bicycle Tourism?” in an effort to bring attention to this important sector of the tourism market for small towns. As of the date of… Read more »

What is Bicycle Tourism

With any luck, when this post is published, I’ll be in Pocahontas, Iowa. Sitting in a chair, sipping on a tasty beverage, and waiting for my team to ride into… Read more »