Billings Strong Campaign Billings Strong kicked off during the campaign. Led by Dan Carter, Leif Welhaven, and Jonna Jones, the team decided that they needed to do something in an effort to turn the negativity of the pandemic around. They
Art & Barb Sell Art Sell has been involved in promoting and developing the City of Big Timber for it seems as long a a Century. Art is in his 90’s but continues to make himself count. Long-time member of the City leadership,
Becky Titus During the shutdown period of the COVID pandemic, Becky was instrumental in organizing a cruise night in Glendive. This event got people out of their homes and showed great hometown pride. At one of the turnaround spots organizations
Amanda DeGrand When neighbors call, Amanda is quick to respond. She is a true Tow Rope Hero in her rural community. You will find her helping out at all the neighbors at brandings in the spring and then again when
John & Jennifer Goff This incredible couple is renovating the Miles City Theatre for the community! Evin Wiebers Evin Weibers has helped when needed many times and deserves a nomination as a Tow Rope Hero. Whether it’s early in the
ASSIST – Kalispell ASSIST connects people to resources necessary in regaining their health and independence. It’s disheartening how many people become ill and depilated with no idea where to turn for help. ASSIST identifies these people and matches them with
Amy Peterson & Ronald McDonald House Staff / Volunteers – Missoula Despite having to close their doors for a little while during the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Ronald McDonald House of Western Montana led by CEO Amy Peterson and her great
Alyssa Rameriz, ED, Lincoln Co. Library Alyssa Rameriz serves as the Executive Director of the Lincoln County Library, and as the Treasurer for the Libby Chamber. She is an inspirational figure, and a catalyst in engaging others and increasing citizen
Bill French Bill served on the Conservation District for 64 years! Not paid a single dime, however for mileage maybe … he jokes. He has a love for farming and ranching since he was younger and says that he “hopes
Alyvia Hammond, Havre Alyvia is a 3rd grader. She has a heart of gold and wanted to do something to support the nurses. She made bracelets and sold them at her mom’s store to buy coffee gift cards for the
Ben Widhalm – Shelby Ben has been nominated for his work in the Shelby area. He is very dedicated to helping maintain the flag flying over Shelby and is an asset to the community. Dwaine Iverson – Shelby Creator
Cathy Burwell – Helena This past year presented a unique challenge to all businesses, not just those that belonged to the chamber. Cathy and her team at the Helena Chamber knew it was time to return to the roots of
John Barnes & Neal DuBois, Tracy’s Diner – Great Falls, MT Tracy’s Family Diner had closed prior to the pandemic, after being in business for 50 years. New owners John Barnes and Neal DuBois revived the iconic restaurant months before
Whitney Brady & Kim Miller – Support Our Hometown Heroes – Lewistown, MT Helping to show the community’s appreciation for hospital and school employees through different acts of service, such as support signs, delivering food and coffee to school
Tow ropes are a tool used to provide a connection and a tug to get out of a sticky situation.
As for the Tour, the tow rope represents something much deeper: The pride and resourcefulness you feel to extend the tow rope and the hope and relief it brings to those who connect on the other end.
Part of what makes Montanans unique is we would never leave someone on the side of the road. You never know when the next car will be along. We stop. We help. We reach out to our neighbors.
Now, that’s something to celebrate.
Northern Broadcasting traveled the state to broadcast Voices of Montana and Northern Ag Network programming LIVE and LOCAL from communities across Montana!
Each tour stop included radio interviews and social media content from businesses, farms and tourist attractions across the state.
And don’t forget prize giveaways!
While YOUR Tow Rope Hero might certainly be someone who has towed you out of a ditch, a tow rope hero is anyone who has had the courage and patience to stop and think of others.
Whoever your Tow Rope Hero is, let’s honor them!
Tour #5:
Nov 22nd: Big Timber @ Circle T Taproom
Nov 23rd: Billings @ Western Ranch Supply West
Tour #4:
Oct 13th: Miles City @ Miles City Saddlery
Oct 14th: Baker @ Big Game Casino and Tavern
Oct 15th: Glendive @ Dawson County Courthouse
Tour #3:
Aug 2nd: Libby @ Libby Chamber of Commerce
Aug 3rd: Kalispell @ Glacier Bank
Aug 4th: Missoula @ Paradise Falls & Downtown Missoula ‘Out to Lunch’
Tour #2:
May 19th: Shelby @ Northtown Drug
May 20th: Havre @ MSU Northern – Diesel Tech Center
May 21st: Malta @ Crossroads Coffee & Bistro
Tour #1:
April 13th: Lewistown @ Town and Country Foods
April 14th: Great Falls @ Tracy’s Diner
April 15th: Helena @ Mountain Health Co-op Headquarters
Mountain Health CO-OP was founded by Montanans for Montanans. We offer affordable health insurance for individuals, businesses, and Medicare Supplements. There is strength in being locally owned. Our ideas on what it means to be an all-for-one and one-for-all CO-OP stretch further than any corporate tagline ever could. Members like you govern our business, so we go above and beyond to create benefits you’ll want to use. Come as you are, whoever you are. We’re Mountain Health CO-OP, we belong to you, and you belong here.
