My name is Bernice Semana and I am an international student born in Kigali, Rwanda. I am a senior at Briar Cliff University majoring in biochemistry with a minor in business. I will graduate in May 2021 and will attend graduate school in the United States. What challenges have you experienced in Siouxland? The language […]
Nebraska will be celebrating a strong 4-H youth development program in February. The 4-H program offers many strengths for youth, volunteers, and communities. Those strengths include building life skills through hands-on learning, growing confidence, resilience, and compassion, while adults provide a positive, strong environment. The theme for this year’s Nebraska 4-H celebration is belong. There
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Last month, staff with the state of Iowa’s Department of Cultural Affairs was in town shooting a video to showcase the newly renovated Warrior Hotel. They asked a group of city staff, community members, and two members of the City Council to gather virtually and present on the progress being made in our community. I
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I am surrounded by great examples of strength in my life. That statement really hit home during the past year. Growing up, the notion of strength was best exemplified for me by watching Popeye cartoons on the weekends. But decades later, I realized my parents in the living room would be a much better example
When Austin and Shelby Pierce became husband and wife, their combined debt exceeded $100,000. The bulk of this number came from student loans from when they attended private colleges, Austin at Morningside College, and Shelby at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado. Before they wed, Shelby requested they develop a personalized premarital counseling program to
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What makes a strong community? Economic stability? Educational systems? Accessible Healthcare? Low crime rates? Quality of life initiatives? I’m guessing one (or more) of these five traits is something important to you. According to the Source for Siouxland and Growing Community Connections, these are the five areas where focused improvement will produce a positive impact.Â
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