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WEB6 days ago · The Daily Yonder is a nonprofit newsroom that covers rural issues, culture, and politics across the U.S. and beyond. Read stories on environment, health, education, elections, arts, and more from rural journalists and experts.
New Round of Federal Grants Will Inject Billions into Rural …
WEBJun 11, 2024 · A new round of grants from the federal government will pay out $78 million across 12 states and 13 Tribal nations, hoping to reduce energy bills for rural people and create new renewable energy projects, the Biden administration announced.
These Four Rural Towns Are Using Creative Placemaking to Thrive
WEBApr 14, 2021 · Learn how four rural towns are using arts and culture to shape their community futures and address their challenges. See how they repurpose historic buildings, create public art, and foster economic development through creative placemaking.
Woodrow Derenberger and the Legend of Indrid Cold - The Daily …
WEBDec 3, 2021 · In 1966, Woodrow Derenberger said he met a grinning man named Indrid Cold on a road in West Virginia. His story sparked media attention, but also brought him trouble and isolation. Learn more about the legend of Indrid Cold and its connection to …
Rural Economy - The Latest Economic News from the Daily Yonder
WEBRural Economy. Rural communities have been counted upon to feed, power, and build America. Our coverage will help you keep up with the latest economic trends shaping rural life and livelihoods. From jobs and workers to investment and development, we’ve got it covered. The Daily Yonder’s coverage of rural economic issues, including workforce ...
Revisiting the Van Meter Visitor, as Its Festival Takes Shape - Daily ...
WEBAug 6, 2021 · Learn about the mysterious winged creature that terrorized Iowa's Van Meter in 1903 and how its lore attracts tourists and media attention. The Van Meter Visitor Festival returns this year with documentaries, paranormal experts, and more.
Q&A: Dulé Hill’s New Show Is a Journey Across America
WEBMay 3, 2024 · Dulé Hill, the actor known for "The West Wing" and "Psych", hosts "The Express Way", a PBS series that explores artistic traditions and expressions across the country. In this interview, he shares his experiences with Appalachian musicians and craftsmen, and how art can create change and connection.
United Flight 409 Disaster Through the Eyes of Recovery Crewmen
WEBNov 5, 2021 · Three men who participated in the recovery operations of the 1955 crash share their memories and reflections. The article explores the challenges, dangers, and controversies of the recovery process and the aftermath of the tragedy.
Review: ‘Storm Lake’ Documentary Shows the Power, Passion, and ...
WEBNov 12, 2021 · Storm Lake, a 2021 film directed by Jerry Risius and Beth Levison, is, at once, about “a newspaper, a family, and a community”—each of which is inseparable from the rest. The documentary offers an extensive and intimate look into The Storm Lake Times—the Pulitzer Prize-winning local newspaper in the small agricultural and meatpacking community of Storm Lake, Iowa.
Broken Promises and Broken Justice in 'American Rust'
WEBMay 16, 2024 · An official trailer for “American Rust: Broken Justice” (via Prime Video on YouTube). The season — which debuted on streaming at the end of March — splits its time between the small town of Buell and Pittsburgh. It’s disorienting at first to see Del back at work at a big-city police department and there’s a little loss of the small ...