Featured Stories
Photographer captures ‘soul of the prairie’ in one-room school
Cristen Roghair had never been west of the Mississippi River until high school. A yearning for the prairie brought her back to Jones County as an adult where she built an artistic photography portfolio that’s periodically displayed in the Grandview Gallery. The early-1900s one-room schoolhouse is being restored for people to gather for events.
Bird is the word for rural communities seeking an economic boost
Every fall, South Dakota’s fields come alive with of pheasants and hunters from near and far chasing them. The annual season fuels small-town economies and draws visitors to the heart of the “Pheasant Capital of the World.” See how the hunt continues to shape local life in the Golden Triangle and beyond.
Global aid worker helps raise money for mission from SD
When Raphael Murillo and his family moved to South Dakota from the West Coast, he brought his global nonprofit career with him. Read how he continues to make a worldwide impact from home using his Golden West service.
Remote worker strengthens her community by volunteering
Jewell Bork lives on a ranch in Jones County – just like she always wanted. As a remote worker, she can help her community with her work and spend her free time volunteering at the Turner Community Center. Read how Jewell’s Golden West service connects her to more opportunities than she imagined.
Skip the drive and the waiting room and be seen sooner with telehealth
Telehealth is an easy resource almost anyone can use from the comfort of their home with their Golden West internet service. Find out what telehealth means, how you can use it, what you can use it for, and how to prepare for a virtual visit.
Sisters take different paths, then return home to build lives
Ashley Geigle, Sophie McKenzie, and Kamaria Labrier may have taken different paths after high school, but each found their way back to Jones County to raise families and strengthen the community. Find out how their work shapes the future of their hometown in unique ways with help from their Golden West service.
