
Fiber optics deliver internet connections at the speed of light
Unleash the full potential of your internet connection with fiber optics. Enjoy blazing-fast speeds and uninterrupted connectivity.

How to keep your kids safe when they’re online
The internet is a way of life for everybody these days — including kids. Whether they’re socializing with friends, gaming, or completing homework assignments, your children risk falling victim to cyberbullying, online predators, and other dangers. Follow these tips to help ensure they can safely navigate the world wide web.

2025 Photo Contest
2025 Photo Contest Golden West invites you to share your favorite scenic landscape, candid moment, or portrait taken within the Golden West service area for a chance to win! The top three photos and photographers win the following prizes: 1st Place - GoPro Camera 2nd...

SoDak Circuit offers platform for aspiring esports competitors
Want to dust off your old game system from decades ago or are you curious about what your kids might be playing? The SoDak Circuit might be just what you’re looking for! Read about how video games are gaining traction in South Dakota.

Dairy Queen provides soft serve, smiles, and community service
Dairy Queen provides soft serve, smiles, and community service As of late 2024, the Hartford Dairy Queen is now one of only five branches nationwide that are certified DQ training locations – where managers and owners learn to run their own branches. Praised for their...

What causes cable TV rates to climb? Two factors play a role
What causes cable TV rates to climb? Two factors play a role While prices for Golden West internet and phone services have held steady for many years even as speed has increased, two things have driven up the cost of cable TV. Programming costs have increased, and...

Use Wi-Fi to water, grill, and chill
Let smart devices paired to your home Wi-Fi help simplify your summer!

No more dimes? Tracking the payphone’s history from necessity to nostalgia
No more dimes? Tracking the payphone’s history from necessity to nostalgia You might remember making a collect call on a payphone. You might have felt the panic of forgetting a dime or a quarter. When the operator asked for your name, you might have squeezed your...

Remote worker enjoys quieter life and beautiful view of Missouri River
Stacey Nelson works where she wants to live, instead of living where she wants to work, thanks to her internet connection.

How this century-old business helps build the future
Dell Rapids Lumber has been in operation since the early beginnings of the town and continues to help everyone with their dream projects.