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Hearts and Home
Making connections that matter I always enjoy these long, sunny days, which are perfect for spending time with the people who matter most. It’s an opportunity to unplug and enjoy the outdoors, and at Farmers Mutual and Federated Telephone, we believe the communications services we provide can help connect us in person and online. Have…
Read MoreBe a DIY VIP
Online resources and communities can help conquer many projects Even though it doesn’t always feel like it, spring is replacing winter, and I can’t wait. It’s time to get outside for fun and maybe a little bit of work, too. This is the time of year when many of us plan to spruce up the…
Read MoreFiber Broadband Is a Vital Resource for Local Communities
Our network continues to grow in 2025 Happy New Year I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and enjoyed your time with friends and family. The beginning of 2025 is an exciting moment because we have another opportunity to continue our mission to uplift the communities we support by providing vital communications services. We…
Read MoreCongratulations, graduates!
A bright future awaits. Throughout our community, young adults are experiencing a milestone – they’re about to begin their first post-high school summer. It’s a moment that deserves celebration – a cap on 12 years of hard work and accomplishment. Even if you’re like me and the high school years have been in the rearview…
Read MoreEquipping and Enabling Vibrant Rural Communities
Equipping and Enabling Vibrant Rural Communities As you may remember, I urged everyone to participate in the 2020 census. The population counts go a long way in determining our representation in Congress and the statehouse, as well as funding for state and federal programs. According to the 2020 census website, 2020census.gov, the census will shape…
Read MoreStreaming TV in 2021
Resolve to Master Streaming TV in 2021 Each year at this time, I usually find myself looking ahead at all of the promise of the new year. Many of us will consider resolutions we can make to improve ourselves as the calendar turns to 2021. That’s why I have a suggested resolution for many of…
Read MoreA Legacy of Service
A Legacy of Service Connecting a rural community such as ours to the world has never been easy. Decades ago, crews first strung telephone lines across a landscape that large nationwide companies chose to ignore, deeming the places we call home too rural and unworthy of the effort. Naturally, we never felt that way. After…
Read MoreThank you to ‘the helpers’
When times are tough, it’s probably a good time to go back to one of America’s most respected and revered voices: Mr. Rogers. And, let’s face it. We’ve had some tough times in 2020. I’m not even exactly sure what to call Fred Rogers. He was more than a TV personality. To multiple generations of…
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