Rural Resurrection

Star Communities: Lake View, 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 »

Nebraska Planning Conference 2022 – The Recap

The residents of Kearney can rest easy. The wild and ruckus bunch of planning and zoning geeks that infiltrated this Nebraska community have left. But attendees of the 2022 Nebraska… Read more »

National Community Planning Month 2022

Every October is National Community Planning Month. No, it doesn’t mean that you have to adopt a planner. But it wouldn’t hurt to buy your local planner a beer in… Read more »

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 »