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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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This story is part of the special series United And Divided, which explores the links and rifts between rural and urban America.Rural voters…
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Fewer young attorneys are choosing to set up shop in small towns and take over for retiring professionals. Just like the shortages of doctors, nurses,…
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The town of Brookfield, Missouri, in the north-central part of the state is a close-knit community. Population: about 4,500. Becky Cleveland, who grew up…
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Corn and soybean farmers in the Midwest are likely to earn far less money this year than they did last year, with some economists predicting that incomes…
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Todd Mendenhall slouches in his barber's chair, his gaze fixed on the door of his shop, waiting for a customer to open it. The clock ticks to one o'clock…
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Many Midwest farmers will be looking to cut costs as farming grows more expensive and commodity prices take a dip this harvest year.David Widmar, an…