25 years and counting

An $189 sewing machine, a dream and $1,000.

That's what Laura Morrow started out with in 1976 when she made the decision to pursue her dream of being a fashion designer. Nobody can argue she's come a long since then and, in the past few months, everything has been coming up Laura M-as her brand is known.

On May 20, the small business owner was recognized as the Valley Service Organization's "Woman of Distinction". On June 14, she held an open house celebrating 25 years of business in the Platte Valley alongside fellow former-Cheyennite Cindy Loose.

"It feels kind of overwhelming to be real hon...