Siouxland Magazine really is more than just a magazine! The intention has always been and will continue to be to start meaningful conversations. I want to bring people together and get them talking. Through dynamic discussion, we grow as individuals and thrive as a community. In the last issue, I announced the collaboration between Powell …
Lawren V. Age: 17 Wellbeing What are you most confident about? I am most confident in my ability to adapt to new situations. What do you do when you are struggling? Or who do you turn to? When I am struggling it is usually because I am overwhelmed with school, and I tend to turn …
Ejanae, age 12 What do you love about yourself? “My eyelashes. They’re like, really, really long.” What do you want to be when you grow up? “Nail artist or basketball player!” Who do you trust most in your life? “Me, myself and I.” Who do you go to for advice? “My grandma sometimes.” What is …
Ask the Kids – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland Read More »
I am all about local. 💗 I’ve traveled all over the world and love to do it. But there is something about coming home. Siouxland is my home, and it is where my family and friends live. It’s where I engage with all kinds of beautiful community-focused people. I find much joy here. And as …
“All that babies do is just eat, sleep, and poop” is a common saying to new parents in the early days of life with a newborn. While it does seem like that could be true, babies do A LOT more. You may have heard that early childhood is one of the most important periods of …
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Our community is filled with resources intended to support our youth. One of the largest resources lies within our schools. I have been blessed and challenged to work as a school principal for more than ten years in Sioux City. Over the years, I have worked with thousands of students who presented a variety of …
How did you learn about volunteering opportunities in Siouxland? “I initially started with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Siouxland as a board member, and from there, I fell in love with the organization, and then I became a Big Brother. I’ve been a Big Brother for a total of seven years. During that time, I …
At Siouxland Youth For Christ, our goal is to reach every young person in the Siouxland community through a Christ-sharing relationship. That’s a big goal and we can’t do it alone. We need volunteers who are like-minded partners collaborating with us in our mission, volunteers such as Megan and Bryant Likness. Megan and Bryant Likness …
We must first be the change we want to see to change society. Volunteering in the community is a great way to help and connect with individuals. I began my journey at Girls Inc. as a volunteer. It was the most meaningful experience of my life. What started as a homework assignment turned into an …
There have been so many exciting things happening at Siouxland Magazine, literally, now that we have a location on Historic 4th! If you haven’t had a chance to stop by and visit yet, please do. We are all about starting conversations, and we want to have them with you. Tell us what you love, what …