Star is growing, and fast.
The city is nearing 20,000 people, which is almost 10,000 more than were counted towards the city’s population during the 2020 census. And for this rural community, all that rapid growth makes for a sensitive subject around town.
The city of the Star is one of the fastest-growing communities in the state, attracting new residents from across the country.
“That’s the American dream. You get to move around and better your life and give yourself better opportunities,” said Trevor Chadwick, the Mayor of Star…