Morning Sun, IA

Transportation is often a problem for people in poverty and after much research Morning Sun discovered that there is not a lack of transportation so much as there is a lack of understanding on how to use the public transportation system. The Horizons committee is working with Southeast Iowa Regional Planning to coordinate transportation trainings for Morning Sun residents and enable them to benefit fully from the public transportation system. The trainings will be held periodically in Morning Sun.

Horizons have clearly helped people in Morning Sun stand up and take leadership. Through the Horizons project the town held a town meeting regarding co-ops and grocery stores. The meeting was a terrific success and with more than 60 people in attendance. The community clearly took leadership of the process. A committee has stepped forward to tour co-ops, buyer partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and other small town grocery options. The committee is will also create a feasibility study to determine local grocery needs and shopping habits. Prior to the Horizons project the town might not have come together to explore the options. Horizons provided the framework for the community to come together and take action to solve their problems instead of just accepting them