Interview with Jesus Jimenez What challenges have you experienced living in Siouxland? When I first moved to Siouxland, my parents brought my brother and me. My brother was four and I was six years old then. I had to skip kindergarten and start first grade, which was very difficult for me at first because I […]
If you are a regular reader of Siouxland Magazine and have seen my previous articles, you are well aware I am a big fan of genuine conversations. There are so many tremendous viewpoints represented in this publication. I try my absolute best to mirror those authentic chats with listeners on the radio every weekday starting
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Having served on the City Council for the last four years, I hear from many constituents regarding their hopes for the future, frustrations, and occasionally, things that are going well. Some of the conversations that I enjoy most are brainstorming about what our future could look like and what businesses, restaurants, stores, or even housing
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Many young people in Siouxland grow up in something other than fairytale conditions. Some of them are frequently hungry or live in homes with absent parents; others live in households with domestic violence and are looking for a safe place to go or are a combination of these. These children are considered “at-risk” youth, which
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Allowing yourself to be vulnerable and finding yourself in a vulnerable situation are two entirely different things, yet Crittenton Center is there to support people in either circumstance. “Most people don’t realize we have four programs and employ 80 people,” stated Executive Director, Leslie Heying . “We have a whole spectrum of programs that support
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Bathed in a bright yellow and emblazoned with quotes of encouragement and positivity, Brightside Café is designed to be a light in downtown Sioux City. “From the beginning, the concept was to be a positive spot in downtown Sioux City, the heart of the city, where we can give back to the community,” recalls owner
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