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The Rural Vibe

Learn about what it's like to live and work in rural  Iowa.
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Best States Rankings
See how Iowa ranks with other states on education and opportunity, among other key areas.

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Rural, High-Performing Rankings
​​See which Iowa counties rank in the top 100 rural, high-performing communities.
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Roadside produce stand near Indianola, Iowa
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Mississippi riverboat near LeClaire, Iowa
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Achieving Work-Life Balance in Healthcare: An Online Guide for Students & Professionals
This resource offers both students and professional with tips and information about creating a healthy work-life ba balance.
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Danish windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa
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Decorah Fish Hatchery
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Resort on the Okoboji Canals
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What to Know Before Moving to Iowa
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This website offers information and resources about Iowa living as well as planning a move to Iowa. The website covers:
  • Pros and Cons of Living in Iowa
  • Tax Rates
  • Housing Market
  • Cost of Living
  • Weather & Natural Disasters
  • Economy & Job Market
  • Traffic and Transportation
  • Things to Do
  • Schools and Universities
  • How to Become an Iowa Resident
  • Moving to Iowa DMV


​Travel Iowa
Check out Travel Iowa for information and resources about visiting, living, and working in Iowa.
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Crafting woven heart baskets for Christmas is a tradition in Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Denmark. This has been carried over into many rural Iowa Farming communities at the holidays, especially in areas with a strong Danish or Swedish heritage.
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Laborshed Analysis Interactive Dashboard
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Find out local labor availability, employment status and job search, wages and benefits using the Laborshed Analysis Interactive Dashboard. ​
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The Rural Health Workforce Connection (RHWC) is supported by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The RHWC website provides links to other websites only for the convenience of its users. RHWC is not responsible for the availability or content of these external sites, nor does RHWC endorse, warrant, or guarantee the products, services, or information described or offered at these other websites.

  • Community Leaders
    • Industry Employment
    • Iowa College Student Retention Survey
    • Laborshed Studies
    • University Of Iowa Office of State Clinical Ed Programs
  • Educators
    • Iowa College Student Retention
    • Iowa Health Science Work-Based Learning Toolkit
    • RuralGME Technical Assistance Center Portal
  • Employers
    • 3RNet - Post a Job
    • Community Partnerships
    • Industry Employment
    • Iowa Health Science Work-Based Learning Toolkit
    • Occupational Projections
    • Recruitment and Retention
    • Iowa's Registered Apprenticeship Programs
  • Healthcare Professionals
    • 3RNET - Find a Job
    • Iowa’s Career Coach
    • Education & Training
    • Iowa Select Health Occupations Licenses
    • Iowa’s Healthcare System & Workforce Capacity
    • Loan Repayment & Scholarships
    • Iowa Practice Opportunities Directories
    • Occupational Projections
    • The Rural Vibe
    • Wage Data
    • Work-Life Balance
  • Students
    • 3RNET - Find a Job
    • Iowa’s Career Coach
    • International Student Training Opportunities
    • Loan Repayment & Scholaships
    • Opportunities in Health Sciences
    • Iowa's Registered Apprenticeship Programs
    • The Rural Vibe
    • Summer Health Professions Education Program
  • Explore Careers
    • Health Sciences Learning Module
    • All Things Nursing
    • Direct Care Workers
  • Find a Job
  • Post a Job