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Rural America is not known for its public transportation. But as its residents get older faster than their urban counterparts, the need is increasing. Some communities are finding ways to provide rides.
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The child care gap across the country is more than 30%, meaning the need for quality child care far outweighs the supply — and it's worse in rural areas.
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The funding comes from Illinois Humanities' Foreground Rural Initiative, which is dedicated to supporting the arts and humanities in rural areas.
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An advocate for small schools hopes the legislature will approve a measure to create the Rural Education Advisory Council.
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Veterinarian clinics in rural towns have been dramatically declining in numbers for decades. Rural veterinarians often get paid less than urban practitioners, take on more workload and carry thousands of dollars in debt from medical school.
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The disposable income for people in rural communities decreased by 38 percent from the year prior. That means less financial security for small town residents.
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Underfunding and staffing shortages are causing rural emergency services to shutter. But, larger facilities don’t have the means to fill the gaps.
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When small-town charm isn't enough to attract new residents, some struggling Midwest communities figure money might be.Cities across the region offer cash…
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COVID-19 vaccination rates are lower in rural counties than in urban counties, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and...
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Iowa opened the next phase for vaccine distribution during the first week of February. Phase 1B includes frontline essential workers as well as Iowans 65…