Source:The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University
Contact: IIRA at Western Illinois University
Phone: (800)526-9943
The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) builds the capacity of community leaders and policymakers by providing technical support, applied research, policy evaluation, and training across the state. IIRA is a clearinghouse for information on rural issues, coordinates rural research, and works with state agencies on issues of importance to rural communities. Educational programs, publications and resources related to rural downtowns and tourism are available here.