Local journalism in the U.S. remains at a crisis point: newsrooms that existed for decades have vanished or are at risk of disappearing. At the same time, there are urgent external crises that make the need for communities to receive information all the more critical – namely climate change.

The Rural Newswire exists in order to help provide resources to newsrooms that serve rural communities. For editors and publishers looking for editorial support, all of our stories are free to redistribute, republish, and share.

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11/20/2024

Ozarks Notebook: Going Back to the Land With Ozark Area Community Congress

Since 1980, this annual event has gathered folks across state lines to explore ideas to better live within – and support – the region’s unique eco-centric realities.

11/19/2024

Commentary: Skilled International Nurses Are Key to Solving Rural America’s Critical Healthcare Shortage

In the face of a deepening shortage of trained nurses serving rural populations, Congress has an opportunity to address the problem by passing the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act and bringing 25,000 foreign healthworkers to America.

11/18/2024

CDC Presents a Five-Year Plan for Rural Healthcare

Outlining rural health issues and priorities is the latest step in combating rural health disparities, according to leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

11/15/2024

Still in the Saddle: World Nomad Games Spotlight the Nomadic Heritage of Central Asia

The Games showcased the the rural roots that are central to the national identities of Kazakhstan and its geographic and cultural neighbors.

11/15/2024

Q&A: Why ‘Place Matters’ for Military Recruitment

Ohio University professor Stephen Scanlan studied spatial inequality in military enlistment rates and how that plays out in rural America.

11/14/2024

Commentary: Amidst a Lot of Talk of Housing Crisis, Rural Needs Are Overlooked

USDA's Rural Housing Service (RHS) is the only federal agency devoted exclusively to meeting the needs of rural families. The presidential candidates should include RHS in their plans for the future.

11/14/2024

Will & Harper’ Offers a Timely Prescription: More Kindness

The Netflix documentary sees comedic everyman Will Ferrell journey into the heart of America for a touching story about friendship and acceptance.

11/13/2024

Trump picked Lee Zeldin to lead the EPA. What will that mean for environmental policy?

What to expect: deregulation justified as boosts for the economy, and platitudes about the importance of clean air and water.

11/13/2024

Study: Rural Residents More Likely to Struggle With Medical Debt

While rural residents are more likely than their urban counterparts to have problems paying off their medical debts, a new study also found issues with access to healthcare, quality of care and other factors stemming from affordability challenges.

11/12/2024

Report: Broadband Can Transform a Rural Community

New research shows a more than 200% growth rate for businesses in rural areas with high broadband utilization rates.

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