Don’t Count Out Rural America
By John Crabtree, johnc@cfra.org, Center for Rural Affairs
Every census in recent memory reported that rural America is losing population and urban America is growing. At the Center for Rural...
Heartland FFA Competes at County Fair [PHOTOS]
During the week of August 3-7, the Heartland FFA Chapter exhibited numerous crop, wood and metal projects at the York County Fair in York,...
Event benefits Kansas college
39 golfers participate in local golf tourney
HENDERSON, NEB.—Thirty-nine golfers participated in the 18th annual Summer Thresher Golf Classic on Saturday, August 13, at Galaway...
Extension Update by Gary Zoubek
We're happy to announce that Gary Zoubek, York County Extension Educator, Â will be contributing his weekly column on HeartlandBeat.com. So be sure to check...
Entertainer Performs at Henderson Care Center
Toes were tapping and hands clapping, Friday August 19th, at the Henderson Care Center dining room. Gary Weldon, an entertainer from Moorehead, IA performed...
Franz Waves Farewell
This past Sunday afternoon was not only the last open day for the Henderson Aquatic Center but it was also a time to say...
Changes on the Plains
Hollowing Out the Rural Midwest and Great Plains
Rural Population Declines; Micropolitan and Metropolitan Populations Grow
August 17, 2011 - Lyons, Nebraska - Â A Center for...
September Calendar Updated
We wanted to let everyone know that we have updated the 2011 Calendar on our site with all of the activities happening through September in...