Video Resources

---

Osage, IA

Turn back the clock about a decade ago and Osage, IA had many groups with several needs.  The local pool was in dire need of repair, community members wanted an auditorium for theatre and musical events, and the local ag society desired a building to host events on the fairgrounds. This community was able to rally together to raise over $12 million to build a facility that met those needs.

The Disney Land of Quilting - Hamilton, MO

Hamilton, Missouri is known as the hometown of JC Penney.  However, the rural economic downturn that began in the 1980s left many of Hamilton's storefronts vacant.  That's not the case today as one unique "industry" has all of the buildings full and is bringing busloads of visitors to town. 

Saving Storefronts, Revitalizing Towns  - Allerton, IA 

The old drug store in Allerton, Iowa, dates to the late 1800's. This couple had visited the store many times over the years and got a chance to purchase it in it's second century of operation. 

How a Town of 400 Raised $8M - Shickley, NE

This is a story that should inspire all of us in rural America. Learn how the small town of Shickley, Nebraska, began to share their story and what they hoped to do in the future. In the process they’ve raised $8 million! 

Base Camp - Water Valley, MS

 Water Valley, Mississippi, was facing the same problem many other small towns face - bright, young minds were leaving the area because there were not opportunities in the region.  Kagan Coughlin had an idea that would provide an alternative to college education, use old buildings in town and meet a need for skilled individuals in the community.   

Two-Story Outhouse - Gays, IL

 One person can make a difference in a town.  See the story of one lady who wanted to preserve a unique piece of history and how her efforts now have bus tours stopping to see it. 

Dick's Five and Ten

Can a small, family-owned store compete and even thrive against competition from the big box stores?  Yes!  Meet Dick's Five & Ten, a quirky little store that shows you how to win in business and win a lot of friends and visitors in the process.   

Rusty's Car Museum - Jackson, TN

Rusty simply enjoyed working on replica cars in his spare time.  He never set out to display them, but then he had an opportunity to create his own museum and people began coming to Jackson, Tennessee, to see an impressive, one-of-kind collection. 

One Last Business - Calico Rock, AR

Calico Rock was down to its last business on Main Street.  Learn about the amazing turn around for one small town that has now filled all but two storefronts and is attracting visitors from far and wide!

Enchanted Highway - Regent, ND

Along a lonely stretch of interstate 94 between Bismarck and Dickinson, North Dakota, you’ll find a metal sculpture called Geese in Flight.  If you exit the freeway there and venture south, you’ll be in for quite a treat.

Salem Sue - New Salem, ND

If you didn’t know what to expect when driving west from Bismarck, North Dakota on Interstate 94, you might be quite surprised to find this very large creature looking over the interstate.  It’s something that’s been there for over 50 years now and it truly shows you the importance of this to the community.