RNB State Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, is pleased to announce that 7 Carbon County organizations will receive $18,062 in grant funds from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program, which was introduced in 2023, provides up to $15 million to eligible organizations in order to strengthen communities in targeted areas of the FHLB of Des Moines district.

Jolena Martin, PA-C will join the Platte Valley Clinic where she will provide care to patients three days a week beginning February 6th. Martin will also be part of the team at the North Platte Valley Medical Center when it opens.

When Tim Nicklas came to the Grand Encampment Museum (GEM) as the new director in 2018, he had already published one book and several historical articles. Nicklas said he loves to write, especially historical narratives. He began writing 'around the turn of the century', for the Winter Park Manifest, a small town newspaper. Nicklas has always been fascinated by history and the connections in the communities where he lived.

The loss of Tyeler Harris had a huge impact on not only Carbon County, but across the country. Harris was killed when he was struck by a semi while responding to a crash on Interstate 80 on December 21, 2022.
The Memorial Hospital of Carbon County (MHCC) has started a scholarship program to honor Harris’ memory. According to the MHCC website, two scholarships will be offered annually in the amount of $500.00 each.

It seems like yesterday, a young lady came to this tiny community to pursue a dream. In 1997 Laura Morrow opened a boutique, Laura M, retailing her own designs as well as other apparel that appealed to her eclectic taste. Within just a few short years, she became an icon of fashion and fun. People would come from all over the state to shop at Laura M. The store is known for high quality merchandise, western wear, fur, gifts and fine art.