Simplified Presents Meet your future workforce and their influencers Meet the Sioux Falls young adults who will be sharing what they want employers to know at the WIN in Workforce Summit later this month.
Simplified Presents Your apartment search could win you a free staycation (and a beer) More than 30 properties will be available for tours – and special promotions – during Lloyd Companies' Sioux Falls Parade of Apartments on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 6, 2024 Bus rides, drone video and a very cute, positive ending to a bummer story.
City I tried the new on-demand public transit. Here's how it went. Sioux Falls' new citywide on-demand public transit is an affordable, effective way to get around if you've got lots of time, but it's not without its challenges and limitations.
Education Get a look at progress on the new Marcella LeBeau Elementary School School board members this week got an update on the progress and next steps for Marcella LeBeau Elementary.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 4, 2024 Use it or lose it, how to register to vote and what's happening this week in Sioux Falls.
City Why the '2050 vision' for downtown may be on a quicker timeline New details shared this week about the proposed purchase agreement have more of a "use it or lose it" tone on the Riverline District site.
How to register to vote – and why to do it now Simplified: It's election season, and there's a lot more on the November ballot than the presidential race. If you want to have a say in who&
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Aug. 30, 2024 Another delay for pools, one less brewery in downtown Sioux Falls and a tough day for a local singer.
Community How a 12-year-old girl's bad day shows the importance of accessibility "These are the type of things people with disabilities, with mobility devices – this is where we belong, we belong on that stage."
City Why decisions on new pools are delayed – again The city is once again delaying decisions on a proposed $77 million bond for new pools at Frank Olson and Kuehn Park. This time, city officials are citing uncertainty around the November election.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Aug. 28, 2024 After-school options, community coming together and 1,000 hatchlings.
Community How the community is coming together to grieve an abandoned infant Several community members and organizations have come together to host a funeral for the infant who was found at the Sioux Falls recycling center. They've also given the child a name – Gabriel James Doe.
Education Why hundreds more kids are getting after-school care The Sioux Falls School District has helped about 1,000 more kids access after-school and summer care in the first year of it's new community learning center (CLC) program.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Aug. 23, 2024 The cost of ebooks, back-to-school energy and how the zoo is helping kids learn
City What increasing demand for ebooks is costing libraries More people than ever are taking advantage of digital resources from Siouxland Libraries, including ebooks and audiobooks. That means higher costs and a delicate balancing act for the library system's budget.
Simplified Presents How the zoo helps kids learn A new effort from the zoo and the Promising Futures Fund will bring more learning opportunities to historically underserved kids. It's just one of many ways the Great Plains Zoo emphasizes the importance of literacy and learning.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Aug. 21, 2024 Back-to-school trends, downtown parking, ongoing budget talks and events this week
Education Education trends to watch this year Kids are heading back to school this week across the region, and as the new academic year kicks off, Sioux Falls Simplified is looking at some emerging education-related trends to watch in the coming year.
City Why you may want to get used to parking in ramps The City of Sioux Falls is looking to extend the hours for paid parking on downtown streets in an effort to keep more spots open for diners, shoppers and visitors.
Simplified Presents Thirsty? Where to find good coffee and beer in the Sioux Metro Looking to try something new for your next coffee meeting or happy hour? We've got you covered.
