It may have taken a lot of hard work, but the big smile on Emily Trojahn's face proves that everything was worth it.

The owner of the Daily Grind in Hartley has been grinning from ear to ear this summer following the opening of her new coffee shop. Located in the former d-Lux Drive-Inn on Highway 18, the business has been thriving thanks to a steady customer base eager to sample the vast selection of drinks and treats it has to offer.

"It's so refreshing to have people being appreciative and nice. It's just been amazing," Trojahn said. "From the time we bought the building to now, the whole th...