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.
Fiber-optic internet lights flame for candle-making business
Laurie Dolloff didn’t envision returning to Murdo after leaving the area. When she returned, fiber-optic internet from Golden West assisted Laurie with starting her homemade candle-making business. Read about how she runs an antique shop with her husband and sells her candles online and at area events, all while raising six kids.
Protect yourself from ClickFix scam with these simple steps
Scammers keep trying new ways to steal from you. A new scam – called ClickFix – can dupe users into downloading harmful malware onto their own devices. With a few simple tricks, you can spot the tactic and avoid it.
Small-town designer’s journey leads to a life full of creativity
When Kelly Wollman moved to Bonesteel, she didn’t imagine that she would become the publisher of the Bonesteel Enterprise. Now, she is the sole owner of not only the Enterprise, but also her own graphic design and marketing business, Be Creative.
Family promotes homesteading with heart and hands-on help
Carrie and Jeremy Isaac run Harvey’s Homestead Supply to help their community start growing more of their own food. They provide locally sourced feed and products at their store, materials for canning and gardening, and free instructional classes on occasion.
Understanding cloud storage & ensuring it’s safe, secure
Cloud storage is a service that allows for storing data by transferring it over the internet or other networks to an offsite storage system maintained by a third party.
Do you know who’s calling?
Imagine answering the phone without knowing who was calling. This was the reality before caller identification (ID)* became commonplace about 20 years ago.
Five generations of family build future on bank’s 120-year history
Established in 1905, the family-owned First Fidelity Bank in Burke has a 120-year history to its credit. Today the bank has offices in six additional South Dakota communities.
Smart technology can help seniors stay home longer
Smart technology can help seniors remain independent in their homes longer as they age. Many tools exist with more coming on the market all the time to minimize potential safety hazards associated with physical and cognitive challenges.
BAD Grandma turns crafting passion into good business
Beverly Duffel found her true calling by turning her passion for crafting into her own business, Crafts by BAD Grandma. With family support and great internet services, she successfully runs her business from the comfort of her home.