The Maroney Rural Learning Center in Howard was dedicated last week. The center will host conferences, and coordinate projects that could help rural areas survive. Center President Joe Bartman says it’s a place to generate and encourage new thinking about rural development…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/08/Joe-Bartman-822a.mp3|titles=Joe Bartman 822a]Bartman says one prime goal is to provide training for those involved in renewable energy. He says they have commitments from one prime developer…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/08/Joe-Bartman-822b.mp3|titles=Joe Bartman 822b]Bartman says the center itself is a symbol of what is possible in rural South Dakota…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2011/08/Joe-Bartman-822c.mp3|titles=Joe Bartman 822c]The center has meeting and dining facilities, and a twenty four room hotel adjoining it. The Rural Learning Center is assiting Huron in it’s Downtown Beautification Project.
(courtesy WNAX Yankton)