LYONS, Neb. (AP) - A carpet-cleaning service and vacuum store in Beatrice has won an award for rural small businesses.

The S&S Sweeper Store owned by Deb and Dale Simmons was recently recognized by the Center for Rural Affairs' Rural Enterprise Assistance Project.

The Center's Janelle Moran says the Simmonses are a great example of the entrepreneurial spirit that's needed in rural communities. From Nebraska.tv.