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The surge in online shopping is helping the U.S. Postal Service stay afloat financially, but the influx of packages is straining rural letter carriers...
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Problems that existed in Illinois small towns and across rural America have been made worse by the coronavirus outbreak, said the director of the...
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As workplaces and schools go online to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many people are relying on a strong internet connection. But in some states, less...
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Lexington, Nebraska, is just one of the many rural communities that has long dealt with food insecurity, but the global pandemic both intensified need...
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Philip Kelly says there’s always something that needs to be fixed in Yale, Oklahoma. As both the police chief and interim city manager of the town of...
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The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on changes that it says will make getting loans for major projects easier for rural…
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Families often count on their local school districts to provide two meals a day for their kids. But with school buildings closed to prevent the spread...
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It’s hard for rural communities in Illinois to attract or keep the doctors, teachers, or even grocery stores which together make everyday life possible...
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Bushnell will be the testing ground for a new program designed to look at economic and health issues in rural communities and how local residents perceive…
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Illinois plans on spending $400 million over the next several years to improve internet access to farms and small towns. But first, the state needs to...