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A baseball glove and a number of baseballs lay on a grassy field.
Joining in the Game, Illinois
Two women sit in a communal space and look at a computer.
"They can come and visit with their friends and share their stories."
Coming Together at the Community Center, Kansas
An American flag hangs in front of a green house in a neighborhood setting.
"They're there for you whenever you need it."
Helpful Neighbors in Franklin, Kansas
A young girl whispers to another as the other giggles.
"Everyone knows everything about your business."
Rumors in a Small Town, Louisiana
A group of adults and young peope put their arms around each other in a circle.
"All the people in our town become a part of our family."
Family and Community in Franklin, Kansas
Close-up view of a man playing a modern accordion.
"Everyone would dance on the living room floor."
Growing Up on Polka Music, Kansas
A dirt road leads off into a green field.
"Cozad is a great place for people to live if they want to live in a peaceful town."
Safety and Security in Cozad, Nebraska
A field that has recently been plowed for hay.
"I found that I enjoyed being productive and knowing that I earned my paycheck."
A Teen's First Job in the Fields, Nebraska
A bright red barn stands in a green field on a sunny summer day.
"Ever since I moved here I've been a different person."
Moving from Massachusetts to Nebraska
A close-up view of the back of a yellow school bus.
"Everyone is kind and respectful."
Small Schools in Rural Nebraska
Clouds float above a green field planted with corn in the summer.
"I had never lived in a rural area before. "
From a Big City to Small-town Nebraska
Terry sits to tell her story, wearing a black shirt and silver necklace.
"We were so excited that we actually had a voice."
The Election of 1972, Pella, Iowa

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