Jul 10, 2025 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Five generations of family build future on bank’s 120-year history According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about one in three companies stay in business 10 years and just one of every five make it 20 years. Further, it’s estimated only about one...
Nov 21, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places
Karl’s TV & Appliance starts its reputation for service in the town of Gregory When Elmer Karl started his business in 1956, he didn’t expect to become one of the region’s largest retailers. After almost 70 years, Elmer attributes the success of...
Sep 26, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized
30 years of radio supports local people in their hometowns Scott Schramm and his team are the radio station locals who report what matters in their communities. With four radio stations covering many areas, the KWYR Radio team spread local voices across rural areas....
Aug 29, 2024 | Featured, Making A Difference, People & Places, Uncategorized
Lakota women-owned business builds a new vision for their area Two sisters are making a difference in their community, brick by brick as one of the few – if not the only – Lakota women-owned building and equipment rental centers in the country. Serena and Ellen...
Jul 19, 2024 | Featured, People & Places
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...
