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For some towns in rural Iowa, it's possible to shrink and yet still thrive.
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The University of Iowa’s National Driving Safety Institute is one of the only places in the country where automated vehicles are taken on gravel roads.
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The Inflation Reduction Act provides funds for clean energy, transportation, electrification and more for rural communities, but small towns with few resources and staff may have trouble accessing those programs.
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Rural areas are losing grocery stores to consolidation faster than their urban counterparts — but some communities have come up with innovative solutions.
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The report from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach says from 2011 to 2021, the number of Iowa acres operated by large commercial farms grew to about 1,930 acres each. And acres operated by small farms fell by nearly 50%, with each farm operating about 300 acres.
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A months-long nationwide shortage of Adderall has prescribers, pharmacists and physicians waiting for relief.
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The consumer price index is widely used by Americans to determine inflation, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics only surveys American counties that include a metro or micropolitan area.
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Rural America is not known for its public transportation. But as its residents get older faster than their urban counterparts, the need is increasing. Some communities are finding ways to provide rides.
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Despite a spike in deaths from COVID-19 and fewer births, recent research suggests rural counties saw population growth during the first year of the pandemic. Remote work opportunities could have contributed to more people moving to scenic rural destinations.
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The report paints a grim picture of accelerating consolidation over the last three decades. Yet some communities and local grocery stores are finding ways to thrive.