“Some Iowa towns have been under water for weeks. The big question: will residents come back?” Des Moines Register

“Some Iowa towns have been under water for weeks. The big question: will residents come back?” Des Moines Register, published 4/28/2019. Read More

June 4, 2020

“Small and Vibrant” C Magazine – CHS Cooperative

“Small and Vibrant” C Magazine – CHS Cooperative, published November. http://c.chsinc.com/publication/?m=20644&l=1#{%22issue_id%22:542574,%22view%22:%22articleBrowser%22,%22article_id%22:%223235712%22}… Read More

June 4, 2020

“Eagle Grove Poised for Growth in 2019.” KIOW Radio

“Eagle Grove Poised for Growth in 2019.” KIOW Radio, aired 9/2/2018. https://kiow.com/2018/09/02/eagle-grove-poised-for-growth-in-2019… Read More

June 4, 2020

“Study finds new pork plant will impact size and demographics of Eagle Grove.” Radio Iowa

“Study finds new pork plant will impact size and demographics of Eagle Grove.” Radio Iowa, aired 8/31/2018. https://www.radioiowa.com/2018/08/31/study-finds-new-pork-plant-will-impact-size-and-demographics-of-eagle-grove/… Read More

June 4, 2020

“Hometown USA: Is the American Dream still alive in rural America?” Successful Farming

“Hometown USA: Is the American Dream still alive in rural America?” Successful Farming, published 7/20/2018. https://www.agriculture.com/news/hometown-usa-is-the-american-dream-still-alive-in-rural-america… Read More

June 4, 2020

“Eagle Grove anticipates Prestage impact.” Fort Dodge Messenger

“Eagle Grove anticipates Prestage impact.” Fort Dodge Messenger, published 6/29/2018. http://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2018/06/eg-anticipates-prestage-impact/… Read More

June 4, 2020

“Some towns continue to shrink, but many Iowans are choosing to stay.” Cedar Rapids Gazette

“Some towns continue to shrink, but many Iowans are choosing to stay.” Cedar Rapids Gazette, published 6/24/2018. https://www.thegazette.com/IowaIdeas/stories/regional-development/some-towns-continue-to-shrink-but-many-iowans-are-choosing-to-stay-bancroft-shrink-smart-rural-towns-20180624… Read More

June 4, 2020

“As Rural Towns Lose Population, They Can Learn To ‘Shrink Smart’.” National Public Radio

“As Rural Towns Lose Population, They Can Learn To ‘Shrink Smart’.”  National Public Radio, aired 6/19/2018. https://www.npr.org/tags/619705397/shrink-smart… Read More

June 4, 2020

 “Aging Iowa: How to Help Communities Shrink Smart.” Public News Service

“Aging Iowa: How to Help Communities Shrink Smart.”  Public News Service, published and aired 2/1/2018. http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2018-02-01/senior-issues/aging-iowa-how-to-help-communities-shrink-smart/a61233-1… Read More

June 4, 2020

“Childless Iowa: More communities left with few, if any, kids.”  Des Moines Register

“Childless Iowa: More communities left with few, if any, kids.”  Des Moines Register, published 12/27/2017. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/columnists/kyle-munson/2017/12/27/childless-small-towns-iowa-struggle-aging-population/909256001/… Read More

June 4, 2020