Town Government...When There's Not Much Town to Govern.
Laurent Belsie.
- Christian Science Monitor, 2003.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 25, Environment, 1522-3205; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Town Government...When There's Not Much Town to Govern, Feb. 13, 2003; pp. n.p..
"The Great Plains frontier is faced with shrinking populations and mounting poverty, making government services difficult to deliver. To cope, it's trying everything from virtual schools to mobile 'hospitals.' " (CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR) This article presents "Adams County's bid for survival" as an example of how small towns are developing alternative methods to maintain services for their dwindling population.
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Education--Rural Local government Poverty Rural health services Rural population Social service--Rural