Style with a shot of espresso
What started as a dream became Maeday Coffee & Boutique where a mother and her daughters can connect with their community. Read how Brandi, Brooke, and Allison blend unique coffee and menu options with custom fashion collections.
Photographer captures ‘soul of the prairie’ in one-room school
Cristen Roghair had never been west of the Mississippi River until high school. A yearning for the prairie brought her back to Jones County as an adult where she built an artistic photography portfolio that’s periodically displayed in the Grandview Gallery. The early-1900s one-room schoolhouse is being restored for people to gather for events.
Bird is the word for rural communities seeking an economic boost
Every fall, South Dakota’s fields come alive with of pheasants and hunters from near and far chasing them. The annual season fuels small-town economies and draws visitors to the heart of the “Pheasant Capital of the World.” See how the hunt continues to shape local life in the Golden Triangle and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
