Jan 11, 2022 | Featured, People & Places
When Ron and Trish Larson moved back to Philip after living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for 13 years, they had to readjust to small town life. Certain things they took for granted in a larger metropolitan area slipped their minds at first. “Simple things like the dump,”...
Jan 6, 2022 | Expert Advice, Featured
What do bell bottom pants, 8-track players, and email have in common? They’re all about the same age. Once the domain of engineers and scientists, electronic mail gained public prominence in the ‘90s. And yet, decades later, people still make mistakes when sending and...
Dec 30, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
When Paula Vogelgesang began publishing a monthly newsletter in March 1993, she didn’t even know if she’d recoup enough money to put out an April issue. Twenty-eight years later, the Wanblee resident is retiring the popular PennyWise newsletter, but she has plenty to...
Dec 10, 2021 | Featured, People & Places
Once the largest retailer in America, Sears, Roebuck and Co. sold an eclectic mix including appliances, clothing, and power tools. A century ago, you could even buy a kit house — complete with mortgage — through their catalog. One such home on the plains of western...
Dec 2, 2021 | Expert Advice, Featured
There’s no place like home for the holidays …especially when your home is set up to take advantage of the latest smart technology. From controlling your Christmas lights to cooking your turkey, smart technology gives you a leg (or drumstick) up on the holiday bustle....
Nov 18, 2021 | Featured, Making A Difference
From providing funds for community halls and medical equipment to meals for senior citizens, Golden West has a longstanding commitment toward supporting projects in rural communities throughout its service area. The Economic Development Grant program was established...
