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.
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.
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.
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.
Kuchen remains king after 25 years as official SD dessert
What started in a basement has grown into a booming family-run business. Pietz’s Kuchen Kitchen & Specialties in Scotland are known for their signature kuchen and their handmade, locally sourced pizzas. Celebrate 25 years of kuchen as the official state dessert and see how the dough rises.
Couple turns woodshop hobby into growing business
Dustin and Hezel Garness launched Garness Games, their yard game sales and rental business, out of their garage woodshop. When they brought some of their games to the Downtown Hartford Market, they quickly saw how their creations turned downtime into fun. With a fast, reliable internet connection from Golden West, they operate Garness Games without an issue. Find out why Dustin says starting the business “almost by accident” turned into unexpected growth.
