Rural Resurrection

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 »

Implementation Month: Resources

Rural Resurrection has declared January as National Implementation Month! So let the festivities begin! But where do you start? Last year we discussed the need to create a Implementation Matrix…. Read more »

National Implementation Month 2021

In January 2020 I declared that January would henceforth become National Implementation Month. This idea was developed as a follow-up to an October 2019 article related to National Planning Month… Read more »

Looking Back on 2020

Usually, as we move toward the start of another year many of us look back fondly at the various events that took place. We may also reflect on the happenings… Read more »