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The challenges of being rural

September 22, 2023

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Citizenship

September 20, 2023

The 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll suggests a growing number of rural Nebraskans are pessimistic about their current and future well-being. This pessimism might stem from perceptions of the economy. Photo by Craig Chandler

Rural Poll: Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about present, future

September 18, 2023

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Controversy with civility

September 13, 2023

Adeline Johnson stands in front of crafts made by students at Our Place After School Care and sold at the Freedom Factory. Photo by Russell Shaffer

Hastings after-school program pioneering care for teens with special needs

September 8, 2023

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Common purpose

September 6, 2023

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Collaboration

September 1, 2023

Cody Lawson works on his computer at 1to1 Technologies in Central City, Nebraska. He credits mentorship from Doris Lux, an eCoach with Rural Prosperity Nebraska’s eCommunities entrepreneurship program, as a key contributor to his startup’s growth. Photo by Russell Shaffer

eCommunities program helps Central City entrepreneur thrive

August 30, 2023

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Rural Prosperity Nebraska, Oklahoma State team up to study rural resilience

August 29, 2023

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Commitment

August 24, 2023

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Grocery industry summit aims to tackle food system insecurity

August 17, 2023

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Congruence

August 16, 2023