Rural Summit Survey

As part of our ongoing effort to better serve and assist residents across Cass County, we are reaching out to those living in our rural areas to better understand the issues, challenges, and priorities that matter most. Providing information will assist county leadership in drafting an agenda for a Rural Summit later this year. The goal of the Summit will be to bring residents together to gather thoughts and ideas for the future. This survey will close on June 15th, 2026.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Thank you!

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Your City/Township
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What are the biggest challenges you currently face living in a rural area of Cass County?

(Select up to three)

What are the biggest challenges you currently face living in a rural area of Cass County? (Select up to three)
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Please share your thoughts/ideas on pros and cons of economic/infrastructure development.
Please share your thoughts/ideas on energy development.
Please share your thoughts/ideas on the pros and cons of data center development in rural Cass County. 
How would you rate your access to reliable high-speed internet?
How would you rate your access to reliable high-speed internet?
How far do you typically travel to access essential services (e.g., groceries, healthcare, schools)?
How far do you typically travel to access essential services (e.g., groceries, healthcare, schools)?
What improvements would most enhance your quality of life in rural Cass County?
How satisfied are you with local government services (e.g., road maintenance, snow removal, emergency services)?
How satisfied are you with local government services (e.g., road maintenance, snow removal, emergency services)?
Do you plan to continue living in rural Cass County over the next 5 years? Why or why not?
Do you plan to continue living in rural Cass County over the next 5 years? Why or why not?
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