The Role of Rural Areas in Regional Clusters: The Case of the Great Lakes Chicago EDA Region

Posted on July 12th, 2021

The cluster concept has dominated the economic development practice for more than 20 years. The study examines the mix of…

Mental Health During Pandemic

Posted on June 30th, 2021

Mental health includes our psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing. Mental health is important in every stage of our life as…
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Many Midwest Counties Are Getting Younger

Posted on June 22nd, 2021

Over half (29) of the states had a median age[1] older than the median age in the USA (38.4 years),…

Webinar Video: How to Get the Most Out of the Community Development Extension Library

Posted on June 16th, 2021

Webinar: How to Get the Most Out of the Community Development Extension Library Date: June 15 from 2pm-3:00pm (ET) Description:…

Webinar Video: How Communities Can Utilize Financial Data in Planning Their Futures: Strategies and Innovations from Rural Iowa

Posted on June 10th, 2021

Webinar: How Communities Can Utilize Financial Data in Planning Their Futures: Strategies and Innovations from Rural Iowa Date: May 26…

The numbers of COVID-19 cases in many rural counties, including the North Central Region, are high

Posted on May 5th, 2021

About 46 million Americans live in rural areas, which face distinctive challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Centers for Diseases Control…

Webinar Video: Programs, Partnerships, and Pathways: Opportunities for the North Central Region

Posted on April 30th, 2021

Webinar: Programs, Partnerships, and Pathways: Opportunities for the North Central Region Date: April 27 from 2pm-3:30pm (ET) Description: The NCRCRD…

Panel Data Project, Facilitating Career Pathways for Rural Students, and NC1100: A Systems Perspective to Community Resilience

Posted on April 14th, 2021

Current Projects A North Central regional panel dataset will be developed as a venue and incentive for interdisciplinary collaboration across…

Population Change by State and County in North Central Region between 2010 and 2019

Posted on April 12th, 2021

Population Change by State and County in North Central Region between 2010 and 2019 According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s…

Webinar Video: Equitable Access to Cooperative Extension Services for Indigenous Communities

Posted on March 8th, 2021

Webinar: Equitable Access to Cooperative Extension Services for Indigenous Communities: Implications for the North Central Region Date: March 3rd from…