Family Eye Care of Abilene has spent nearly two decades growing alongside the community — expanding services, investing in technology and building trusted relationships with generations of local patients.

One year into Natalie Muruato’s leadership, Driving Dickinson County is moving from plans to action through business support, housing, entrepreneurship, community engagement and new resources for Dickinson County.

The City of Abilene has been awarded an $89,787 USDA Rural Business Development Grant to launch a Rural Business Accelerator Program in partnership with Driving Dickinson County, expanding hands-on support for small and emerging rural businesses.

La Isla Mexican Restaurant is growing in Herington with a new, larger location at 557 US Highway 77. Family-owned by Adan and Lorena Ramirez, the restaurant combines authentic Mexican favorites, colorful handcrafted décor, and a welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back.

Driving Dickinson County has unveiled a refreshed visual identity designed to reflect the organization’s momentum and direction. From the road and upward arrow to the people represented within the mark, the new brand symbolizes collaboration, growth and a shared commitment to moving Dickinson County forward.