Rural Resurrection

Sedalia Railroad Depots: Part 2 – The Sedalia Depot

Last week we explored the history, rehabilitation, and reuse of the Katy Depot in Sedalia, Missouri. However, there are actually two notable railroad depots in Sedalia that have gone through… Read more »

Sedalia Railroad Depots: Part 1 – The Katy Depot

Sometimes when conducting research on one article I stumble upon the basis for another article. This time I’ve stumbled upon two different stories about adaptive reuse projects in Sedalia, Missouri…. Read more »

Because CEDS Said So

My first full time planning position was with a regional council of governments in Iowa. Being a small office that served eight counties, I needed to “wear multiple hat’s”. One… Read more »

Severe Weather Awareness Week 2021

Spring is nearly upon us. I’m looking forward to warmer temperatures, longer days, and camping with the family. But spring also brings the possibility of severe weather. Whether it is… Read more »

For the Love of Cities

In 2015 the community that I worked for wanted to kick off their Comprehensive Plan update process with a bang. We brought in Peter Kageyama, an internationally recognized author and… Read more »

Star Communities: Newton, Iowa

Star Communities are those communities that have shined above the rest. They may have overcome immense tragedy, or they have simply excelled beyond expectations for a town of their size…. Read more »

STEP up for Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian safety is an issue for every community, large or small. Whether it involves a four-land divided road carrying 80,000 vehicles a day or a blind intersection on a residential… Read more »

Cavalier’s Stimulus Program Keeps Local Economy Moving

The past year has certainly been taxing on everyone. Beyond the health-related impacts of the pandemic, small businesses have been amongst the hardest hit by the events of this year…. Read more »

Implementation Month: Celebration

It’s National Implementation Month! We are in a new year and a couple weeks removed from a horrendous 2020. There should be a renewed sense of purpose, rekindled fire within…. Read more »