She votes for herself, becomes mayor and approves her own liquor licence: Inside America’s town of one

Monowi, Nebraska, is a unique village with only one resident, Elsie Eiler. She holds all governmental roles, from mayor to clerk. Eiler ensures the town remains incorporated by filing necessary paperwork and running the local tavern. This solitary governance highlights rural depopulation trends across America. Monowi's continued existence depends on her dedication to civic duty.