Never in my younger years did I imagine that I would be permanently moving to the United States. I always saw myself growing and succeeding in Mexico, which is the country where I was born and raised, and now, looking back; I am so proud and so thankful to have had the opportunity to become …
“I have a strong faith that God has a plan for all of our lives. And sometimes, it’s a surprise,” stated Robyn Lieber. Robyn is a mother of four daughters, and worked as a caretaker most of her life, a retired nurse and counselor, in hospitals, assisted living facilities, and the local domestic violence shelter. …
Source to Soul Reiki promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and anxiety. Helping people is something that Sandy Leach has been doing most of her life. She has worked in education for the last 23 years. Using her hands to facilitate communication, Reiki made sense. “I have always been interested in anything holistic or metaphysical. So, when …
BUSINESS OWNER: Robbie Carroll BUSINESS NAME: Go Local SiouxlandMAIN PRODUCTS/SERVICES: Online Local Directory/Bridging the Gap InitiativeLOCATION: Siouxland Short description of your business: Go Local Siouxland started as a web-based directory for local businesses in the Siouxland area. We aim to utilize the directory and supporting marketing solutions to help local business owners market their businesses …
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To kick off the New Year, we will start focusing on resources available to help specific categories of owners by the Federal Government. No, there aren’t any grants for small businesses, but there are programs that help. Program benefits To help provide a level playing field for women business owners, the government limits competition for …
Two-thousand twenty-two brought live music, theater, sports, art, parades, conferences, new businesses, and more into Downtown Sioux City. Our downtown district had more than 200 concerts, 100 performances, and 90 art exhibitions. As we reflect on the fantastic year of events, we’re excited for more opportunities to bring our community together in 2023. Gallery in …
My youngest son and I have great conversations about a myriad of topics. Some of the recent ones that come to mind include long-term planning, stories from my past, the Husker offensive line, and many others that should not be printed in Siouxland Magazine. I was thinking of including some off-the-wall topics to see if …
Siouxland is home to incredible diversity. Our diversity is apparent in our neighborhoods, churches, grocery stores, and restaurants, but also in our workforce and school systems. However, while we may recognize this diversity, sometimes we don’t understand how important it is to ensure that these diverse voices are represented at all levels of government. We …
I hate to admit it, but I am sometimes (okay, maybe often) a “coulda, shoulda, woulda, what if, if only” person. I am a second-guesser, worried about what I didn’t do or didn’t say, or conversely, what I did do that maybe in retrospect I should not have, or what I did say that would …
The Siouxland Growth Organization is thrilled to kick off the new year with renewed energy and some new board members who were voted in during the 2022 SGO Holiday Christmas Party. Joining the team for 2023 are Tommy Hermann (Special Events Chair), Clark Charlestin (Connect Chair), Sidney Marks (Community Engagement Chair), and Makaelyn Glienke (Secretary). …