The Musselshell Rural Investment Cooperative held its annual membership meeting on November 1. An update by development partner Randy Hafer on the Central School project was on the agenda. He had some very good news for the Roundup community.

The project is now 100% capitalized with all Central School Development Venture partners on board. Hafer is working with a lender interested in rural community development, especially of historic buildings. Details of the construction loan and long-term loan package are nearing completion. The lender is also interested in purchasing the available historic...