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LYONS, NEBRASKA – Details on President Trump’s fiscal year 2020 budget were released this month. In an attempt to rein in federal spending, the budget recommends a $3.6 billion cut to the U.S...
- Small Towns
NEVADA, IOWA – Since 2012, the state of Iowa has invested approximately $541 million to improve water quality, an estimated $4 to $6 billion problem in the state. Meanwhile, the federal government has...
- Policy
STROMSBURG, NEBRASKA – An Advanced QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Tuesday, April 2. This free event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and...
- Lending
O'NEILL, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs are invited to learn about social media platforms Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook during a free workshop organized by the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business...
- Lending
AMES, IOWA – Community members, local leaders, and the public are invited to join a Legislative Wake-up forum at the Ames City Hall, located at 515 Clark Ave., in Ames, Iowa. The event, co-hosted by...
- Small Towns
LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has honored individuals with seven awards, including recognition for policy advocacy, food work, and small business. The awards are: Citizenship Award...
- Small Towns
SARGENT, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs are invited to learn about social media tools during a free workshop organized by the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center in collaboration with Sargent...
- Lending
CLEARWATER, NEBRASKA – A two-day QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Wednesday March 20, and Wednesday March 27. This free event is sponsored by the...
- Lending
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA – Los propietarios de pequeñas empresas existentes, en transición o de nuevas empresas estan invitados a este taller de multiples series sobre Planeacion Estrategica que...
- Lending
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA – Entrepreneurs in the Grand Island area are invited to a multi-part strategic planning session starting March 19. This free event will be held in Spanish, and is hosted by the...
- Lending
NEVADA, IOWA – Building soil health is a key strategy for improving Iowa’s water quality, according to a fact sheet released today by the Center for Rural Affairs. “Soil health in Iowa” analyzes the...
- Farm and Food
LYONS, NEBRASKA – Over the past decade, almost two dozen long-term care facilities have closed across rural areas of Nebraska. Released today by the Center for Rural Affairs, “Fact sheet: Rural...
LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs recently hired Nick Bergin, of Bronson, Iowa, as development director. Bergin will lead the organization’s individual donor fundraising activities and...
- Small Towns
AMES, IOWA – Who’s going to get the farm? And what are they going to do with it? Will your future plans for your land create harmony or strife for your family? Or have you even started to think that...
- Farm and Food
STROMSBURG, NEBRASKA – A Basic QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Tuesday, March 12. This free event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s...
- Lending
PLAINVIEW, NEBRASKA – An Advanced QuickBooks workshop will be offered to local entrepreneurs and business owners on Thursday, March 14. This free event is sponsored by the Center for Rural Affairs and...
- Lending
JEFFERSON, IOWA – Who’s going to get the farm? And what are they going to do with it? Will your future plans for your land create harmony or strife for your family? Or have you even started to think...
- Farm and Food
LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen David and Nancy Jones, of Chappell, Nebraska, to receive the 2018 Entrepreneur Award. Center staff will recognize them at an award ceremony on...
- Small Towns
IOWA CITY, IOWA – Who’s going to get the farm? And what are they going to do with it? Will your future plans for your land create harmony or strife for your family? Or have you even started to think...
- Farm and Food
LYONS, NEBRASKA – The Center for Rural Affairs has chosen Darby Paxton, of Stuart, Nebraska, to receive its 2018 Friend Award. Center staff will recognize Paxton at an award ceremony on March 8 in...
- Small Towns
