During the last six months, a lot of people have shared quotes reflecting on 2020. The one that stuck out most to me went like this, “I thought 2020 would be the year I got everything I wanted. Now I know 2020 is the year I appreciated everything I have.“ And that’s where I find …
My close friends mock me a lot. I’m almost afraid to admit this in writing about one of my favorite hobbies. You will judge me. I just know it. You may even question how I spend my free time. Please don’t tell my mother-in-law. Here it goes… I constantly update my list of Top 319 …
CONVERSE is the heart of our magazine. It is here, we are starting conversations focused on issues that matter to our readers and that impact our community. We invite everyone to take a seat at the table and share their unique perspective. We are diving into difficult conversations, approaching seemingly unanswerable questions, with a commitment …
Homelessness in Sioux City is certainly not a new topic of conversation. There are many wonderful organizations and agencies that have provided vital homeless services for decades. But, as City Council, we wondered how we could better support these initiatives and become more involved? We asked ourselves, how is the homeless system working in our …
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Can we chat a minute about being a kind customer from an entrepreneur’s perspective? I posted a slightly controversial photo recently of a crew member wearing a t-shirt that reads “I wish a Karen would.” On one hand, I knew it might offend anyone actually named “Karen.” On the other hand, the statement is trending …
Wish a Karen Would” and a Marketing Decision about Spreading the Message of Kindness. Read More »
I am not sure if 2020 will go down as a crowning jewel moment for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. I use all four…a lot. I say it’s because of my on-air job. To maximize the reach of the radio station, I recently signed up for Snapchat in a bar during happy hour. I’m a …
It is easy to take wins for granted sometimes. Yes, I am a Husker football fan. I am guilty. Back in 1995, I just assumed Nebraska would be dominant all the time. My Hawkeye buddies at work remind me on a nearly daily basis that’s not the case. With the benefit of some reflection and …
CONVERSE is the heart of our magazine. It’s here, we are starting conversations focused on issues that matter to our readers and that impact our community. We invite everyone to take a seat at the table and share their unique perspective. We are diving into difficult conversations, approaching seemingly unanswerable questions, with a commitment to …
It was a time of increased awareness of deaths of black people by law enforcement. Nationwide, anger increased, community protests and riots began to happen. It was 2016. In response, Monique Scarlett approached Sioux City council woman Rhonda Capron, Human Rights Commission Director Karen Mackey and Police Chief Doug Young with the idea of establishing …
I call this exhibit Listen. As a society we don’t do enough of that. It seems we’re always waiting for our turn to talk or respond. I know I’m guilty of it. Shortly after the George Floyd incident I saw a local Siouxland rapper Fetty Fred post a photo with the duct tape. I think I …