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AUDIO: Deb Brown part 2: new ideas in Webster City

By Becky McCray

MP3 download: Deb Brown interview part 2 Small towns have a future. Despite all the negative press, I have a positive view of rural, and I talk to others who share it. Small towns play a key role in our world. Everyone else better get used to us, because we aren’t going away! Deb Brown […]

November 27, 2013 Filed Under: economic development, podcast, rural, survivors

AUDIO: Deb Brown part 1: the road back to a small town

By Becky McCray

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MP3 download: Deb Brown interview part 1 Small towns have a future. Despite all the negative press, I have a positive view of rural, and I talk to others who share it. Small towns play a key role in our world. Everyone else better get used to us, because we aren’t going away!   Deb […]

November 20, 2013 Filed Under: podcast, rural, shop local, survivors

Scott Meyer promotes Digital Homesteading

By Becky McCray

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MP3 download: Scott Meyer interview Small towns have a future. Despite all the negative press, I have a positive view of rural, and I talk to others who share it. Small towns play a key role in our world. Everyone else better get used to us, because we aren’t going away! Scott Meyer Scott Meyer […]

November 13, 2013 Filed Under: podcast, POV, rural

Caleb Pollard is building a rural legacy

By Becky McCray

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MP3 download: Caleb Pollard interview Small towns have a future. Despite all the negative press, I have a positive view of rural, and I talk to others who share it. Small towns play a key role in our world. Everyone else better get used to us, because we aren’t going away! Caleb Pollard I’ve never […]

November 6, 2013 Filed Under: big company, podcast, POV, rural

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