Community How a unique partnership is putting middle schoolers on the main stage A partnership between Augustana University and the Promising Futures Fund is giving dozens of Sioux Falls middle schoolers a chance to perform at the Washington Pavilion.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 18, 2023 This week, we simplify pets finding homes, councilors finding priorities and streets finding completion.
Community Why more animals are getting adopted The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society has seen a nearly 23% increase in animal adoptions this year over last. Leadership credits community partnerships, open doors and Tik Tok.
City Councilors want to see childcare on Pierre's priority list The Sioux Falls City Council had its first discussion on legislative priorities for 2024 this week.
City The city set out to build 'complete streets.' How's it doing? The city formally reviewed its Complete Streets resolution this year for the first time since 2016
Simplified Presents Feel stronger, move intentionally with these new fitness classes Two new class offerings at Barre3 Sioux Falls aim to help you feel stronger and more balanced with workouts focused specifically on strength and cardio.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 13, 2023 It's a short and sweet one for ya this weekend. Happy Friday!
Community Get smart about helping people with disabilities in the workplace with Vicki Stewart Vicki Stewart is the executive director of Employment Disability Resources. She sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to chat about National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Your week, simplified: Oct. 11, 2023 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Sweater weather A birthday wish: I turned 31 on Monday, and I'd like to take a moment of personal privilege to ask a favor: share this newsletter with a friend (or, heck, 31!) and spread the
Education Here's the latest on a new cybersecurity hub in Sioux Falls Dakota State University is seeing more students, hiring more faculty, adding more programs and accepting more donations all in an effort to ramp up the school's presence as a cybersecurity hub.
Community How Rapid City is working to solve its childcare crisis A Rapid City foundation is laying the groundwork for a program where parents only pay one third of the cost of childcare.
Simplified Presents How the zoo and butterfly house are celebrating spooky season It's spooky season at the Great Plains Zoo and the Butterfly House and Aquarium. Here's a look at how you can find Halloween fun two weekends in a row this month.
County There's a lot of big feelings about plans to build a new prison near Harrisburg The state announced last week that a new state penitentiary will be built south of Harrisburg. Here's what we know (and what folks have to say about it).
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 6, 2023 Get a look at Sioux Falls' new mobile grocery store, meet cool kids and learn how Southeast Tech is helping first-generation students.
Community Get a look at Sioux Falls' new mobile grocery store A mobile grocery store is ready to hit the road next week, bringing fresh produce and affordable food to areas of town where groceries aren't otherwise accessible.
Simplified Presents How United Way is preparing for the next generation of giving The nature of philanthropy is changing, and with those changes, Sioux Empire United Way (SEUW) is finding new ways to connect with donors.
Events Stuff to do: Oct. 6-12 It's a very busy fall weekend with no shortage of things to do. Here's a roundup of what's happening.
Education How Southeast Tech is helping first-generation students Southeast Technical College received national recognition last month for its work in supporting first-generation students.
City Meet the kids helping advise the mayor Mayor Paul TenHaken has selected a group of 16 Sioux Falls high schoolers to serve on his 2023-24 Mayor's Youth Council.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 4, 2023 This week, we simplify old barns, bicycles, marketing hate and a troubling trend in domestic violence.
Community Abuse is becoming more frequent and more severe in Sioux Falls Victim advocates hope raising awareness and removing stigma will help reverse the trend.
City This plan would make Sioux Falls more bikeable The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday got its first look at a plan that, if implemented, would make it possible to safely bicycle anywhere in town.
Simplified Presents This group is working to save a 100-year-old barn The Brandon Historical Society is looking to preserve one of the town's oldest buildings, and they're looking for community partners to help them achieve their goal.
