
Field tech enjoys helping customers and impacting local communities
Meet Golden West Field Service Technician Spencer and discover why he’s so enthusiastic about serving smaller communities, like Hartford and the surrounding area. Spencer values connecting with customers face-to-face and continually learning how to best meet their needs.

Win Big, Shop Local
Golden West Members can now register for our 2022 Win Big, Shop Local Customer Appreciation Giveaway! Entries close on December 9.

Keep cherished photos and memories intact forever
Eager to say goodbye to scattered files and the fear of losing precious memories? Golden West member Lori Lafferty not only uses the FOREVER service to digitize and protect her memories – she serves as a FOREVER ambassador. Through her business Photo Legacy Digital Solutions, she helps ensure people’s special moments aren’t lost or forgotten.

Scan or snap? Which is the best way to digitize and preserve photos?
From family albums to travel experiences, digitizing helps preserve your photos for future generations. Start by choosing which digitization method works best for you – scanning or using your smartphone. The answer depends on your priorities and circumstances.

Digitize photos to preserve precious lifetime memories
Digitizing your photos isn’t just about preserving your past; it also provides the benefits of saving space, easy access and sharing, and protection against the unpredictable. Your memories can shine as bright as the day you captured them. Digitization ensures they remain vivid and accessible for generations to come.

Past Photo Contest Winners
Past Photo Contest Winners Below are the past Photo Contest Winners. Golden West thanks everyone for their participation in the photo contests. These photos are favorite shots of people, places, and all four seasons within the cooperative’s service territory....

Soaking Up History
Kara’s commitment to her community shines through as she bridges the past with the present, offering a unique spa experience that connects both visitors and locals. Those who visit Moccasin Springs can soak up history and leave refreshed!

IYKYK: A guide to popular online abbreviated slang
Language has always been evolving, and online slang is no exception. From ancient hieroglyphics to today’s text messages, we’ve come a long way in shortening our words. If you’re still wondering what “IYKYK” means, you definitely need to read this!

Colt’s Nuts & Bolts – not your average small-town hardware store
Colt’s Nuts & Bolts – not your average small-town hardware store Looking for a new refrigerator? A new oven? Have you considered shopping at Philip Hardware - Colt’s Nuts & Bolts? That’s right, in Philip you can not only buy nearly any appliance you need at...

After decades away, Armour native returns to brew beer and happiness
After decades away, Armour native returns to brew beer and happiness Randy Wiese left Lincoln, Nebraska, to open a brewery in his hometown of Armour, a town of just 700 people. “That was one of our questions, ‘Is it big enough to support a brewery?” he said. The...