Economy, healthcare costs among top concerns for rural Iowa communities

Economy, healthcare costs among top concerns for rural Iowa communities

A declining rural economy and the high cost of healthcare are top concerns for rural Iowans, according to a panel of community leaders. Pictured here is the town of Exira in western Iowa. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch) A panel of rural Iowans said Tuesday that a declining rural economy and high cost of healthcare are top concerns as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.  The community leaders spoke as part of the Rural Listen…

Economy, healthcare costs among top concerns for rural Iowa communities - Seward Independent

A declining rural economy and the high cost of healthcare are top concerns for rural Iowans, according to a panel of community leaders. Pictured here is the town of Exira in western Iowa. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)A panel of rural Iowans said Tuesday that a declining rural economy and high cost of healthcare are top concerns as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.  The community leaders spoke as part of the Rural Listeni…