Giapsy Rios What challenges have you experienced in Siouxland? Coming to Siouxland without any family or friends has been hard, literally knowing no one or anything. The winter rules that I have been learning along the way have been a major challenge. But thanks to my husband’s co-workers, neighbors, and the WIT ELL program, we …
When COVID-19 first broke out in 2020, Pastor Keo Phommarath saw how it effected thousands of people in our area and their ability to afford basic needs, such as food. It was a call to action for Keo and the Siouxland Unity Church, a Laotian congregation consisting of more than 20 families. Keo has been …
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When you hear Sioux City artist Steve Blenderman’s name, you may instantly think of the beautiful Roth Fountain on the Promenade in Sioux City. Steve has a passion for history and architecture; however, his passion and knowledge for the arts goes much deeper. He also draws and paints. “I’ve been very lucky in my life, …
Kalins Indoor Comfort celebrated 100 years of service in the Siouxland area this year. It was a celebration that was heartfelt and spread throughout the year with not only the company owner and employees, but the entire Siouxland community. Bruce Kalin is the owner of the company today, and the third generation in his family …
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What Challenges have you experienced living in Siouxland? I enrolled at Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa. My main focus since I have arrived here is my role in the Morningside College Golf Team. As I am from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in England, the biggest challenge I have faced since I moved to the Siouxland area is …
Connections are being made early in the Siouxland community, thanks in part to partnerships between local businesses and the Sioux City Career Academy. The Career Academy offers over 30 pathways for area high school students to explore. Each pathway integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to …
The fall semester of 2021, Wayne State College will offer students in Mass Communications studies a four-year degree in film production. The program is titled Digital Film Production and Theory. Dr. Michael G. White, Ed. D., will be one of the professors teaching the program. “The film industry has changed a great deal over the …
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For those who look around and say, ‘there’s nothing to do here,’ there is a choice. For Aaron Gonzalez, the decision was easy – make something! The 24-year-old owner of Aaron’s Barbershop, Don Dinero Promotion’s, and co-owner of The Don’$ Sports Bar & Grill determined early on that rather than complain about something, he had …
In this issue, our Conversation participants are Jessica Hammond and Olivia Lorenz. Each artist will respond to the same questions, providing you an opportunity to hear different perspectives and continue the conversation with your circle of friends. Jessica Hammond is a local artist with a formal education in audio engineering and a passion for creating …
You’ve met one before – a person who seems to be positive all the time, who has a cheerful disposition,, and looks for the silver lining on the cloud when problems arise. That is an optimist! And it seems like in the last 18 months, we’ve needed optimists more than ever. You will find a …