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Adventures in Central Meade County are the focus of Phyllis Guienn's story. She shares tales of life at Union Center SD in the 1950's: from blizzards to rattlesnakes and teaching country school.

Rapid City Centenarian, Marjorie Greathouse, comments on her great-grandparents travels in covered wagon from Virginia to Nebraska. She shares memories of riding horses to rural school, wearing flour sack dresses during the depression and many more…

Duane Whalen recounts growing up in Rapid City, SD, spanning from his days as a youth in the area to how he became the Activities Director for the Rapid City Area Schools.

Wes and Gladys were longtime educators in the Rapid City area. During this interview they share information about not only the education system but Ellsworth Air Force Base and the 1972 Flood in Rapid City.

Grace Mickelson spent several decades in politics and education in SD along with raising 4 children. She credits Toastmasters International with some of her public success and organizational skills as president of the SDEA and a Senator. She takes…

Mayor Don Barnett served Rapid City during the 1972 Flood. He discusses his memories of growing up in Rapid City, participating in politics in South Dakota in the '60s and '70s, and serving as Mayor of Rapid City. He also speaks about his time in…