Building Support for Rural Communities Through Philanthropic Grant

REC celebrates 10 years supporting rural businesses

OTTUMWA — The Regional Entrepreneurship Center at Indian Hills Community College recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a breakfast event on Dec. 17, 2024. The event featured Paul Gormley of CIRAS at Iowa State University, who discussed how affordable AI…

Forward Health Foundation collaborates to tackle rural transportation barriers with nationally recognized grant

Due to the rural nature of the area and the lack of accessible public transportation, residents of Deer River face significant isolation and accessibility challenges. These barriers impact not only essential medical visits and necessary errands but also opportunities for…

Building Support for Rural Communities Through Philanthropic Grant

Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) is a national organization focused on accelerating outcomes for rural children, bringing together leaders to put rural youth on a path to upward mobility. The two-year grant from BlackRock Foundation will help PRI build systems to support rural organizations and provide them with micro-grants. It’s a need PRI saw in rural communities across the country.“Partners for Rural Impact works nationally to strengthen what…