Rural Resurrection

National Community Planning Month 2021

Every October is National Community Planning Month. No, it doesn’t mean that you have to take your planner to lunch….but I’ll keep campaigning for that custom each year! It also… Read more »

USDA Launches Resource Guide for Disaster Resiliency

Two weeks ago the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled a disaster resiliency resource guide. The guide is being rolled out as part of National Preparedness Month to help… Read more »

The Nebraska Planning Conference is Back!

Recently I witnessed a community event that was experiencing record turnouts. With the vaccination numbers going up, a number of the social distancing requirements have been relaxed and people are… Read more »

National Day of Service and Remembrance

Family members of lost loved ones from the 9/11 terror attacks started efforts to start annual day of service and remembrance in the years following the event. They didn’t want… Read more »

Star Communities: Lindström, Minnesota

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 »

Public Art in the Rain?

Rain doesn’t mix well with most art. However, there is one form of art that actually needs rain to work. A new product called Rainworks can be used to add… Read more »

Why “Don’t Just Survive, Thrive!”

In a recent post I explained why Rural Resurrection was created. However, some tend to question the tagline, “Don’t Just Survive, Thrive!” So it makes sense to create a post… Read more »

Iowa’s Gathering to Talk Rural Development

In an effort to spark a resurgence of rural prosperity you should never be afraid to try something new. That is what Iowa has done as they have held the… Read more »

Why Rural Resurrection?

So what spurs a community planner to start a blog that is aimed at helping the rural Midwest? Why would I start Rural Resurrection? Was it Boredom? A desire to… Read more »