Community Where to find the best deals on school supplies It's back-to-school season! I looked for the best deals around town on school supplies – here's what I found.
City Sioux Falls hasn't refunded a parking ticket in six years The City of Sioux Falls hasn't refunded a parking ticket since 2017. But, that doesn't mean every ticket written gets paid.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Aug. 9, 2023 This week, we simplify housing trust funds, parks wish lists and why the street department needs more money.
Community How a trust fund could support affordable housing Sioux Falls doesn't have enough affordable housing options available for people with low wages, from preschool teachers to grocery store clerks to hospitality workers.
City What we learned about future park plans during budget talks The city parks and recreation department gave a closer look at its proposed nearly $43 million budget for next year to the City Council on Tuesday – and conversations revealed some of the larger plans and wish list items beyond the next year, as well.
Simplified Presents This grant will support mental health for Latino teens A new grant from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation will create a support group to promote the mental health of Latino teens.
City Why Sioux Falls' street department needs more money The Sioux Falls Highways and Streets Department is set to get up to $7 million in extra funds this year, if the City Council gives final approval to a pair of proposals advanced Tuesday.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Aug. 4, 2023 It's World Breastfeeding Week! Plus catch up on the latest events.
Community How breastfeeding moms find support in Sioux Falls It's World Breastfeeding Week. Sioux Falls Simplified talked to several women in town about how they're finding support and where they could use more help.
Simplified Presents This fast-growing credit union has an 80-year history in Sioux Falls Voyage Federal Credit Union has grown from about $60 million in assets to more than $200 million in the last decade.
Events Stuff to do: Aug. 4-10 August is here! We've got a roundup of events for the first week of the last month of summer.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Aug. 2, 2023 More money to help unhoused people, more opportunities for local performers and more apartments in Sioux Falls this year.
City How city funds will take this nonprofit's homeless outreach to the next level The city has selected South Dakota Urban Indian Health (SDUIH) to receive $175,000 to help unhoused people. Here's a look at how it'll help expand the Wo'Okiye Project.
City What's being built in Sioux Falls this year? The City of Sioux Falls is seeing fewer builders putting up single-family homes and more opting for apartments or commercial properties, according to building permit data for the first half of the year.
Community Meet the local performers bringing their talents to the Pavilion More than 100 local artists will bring their talents to the stage in the inaugural Live & Local Series at the Washington Pavilion.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: July 28, 2023 Get smart about the housing crisis, meet neighbors working to help hungry people and find a roundup of upcoming events.
Get Smart Get smart about local housing needs with Rocky Welker Rocky Welker is the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls.
Community How neighbors are teaming up to fight hunger A two-day forum this week brought food producers, restauranteurs and nonprofits together to find some fast, tangible solutions to food insecurity in Sioux Falls.
Events Stuff to do: July 28-Aug. 3 From live music to loud planes, here's a look at events coming up this week.
Simplified Presents Why this artist moved from California to Lennox Two years ago, photographer Alycia Bromar left her southern California home to move to Lennox, where she's found a new community and outlets for her art.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 26, 2023 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Thank you to everyone who came out to the Falls Art Market this weekend! We had a great time, and I hope those of you who are new to this email feel welcome (and maybe even a little smarter after
City How the city is looking to get more involved with the arts Mayor Paul TenHaken's administration is looking to get the city more involved in the arts through a new arts commission focused on public art, securing grants for artists and promoting economic impact through the arts.
Simplified Presents You might be eligible for free internet Midco has helped more than 10,000 people get free or discounted internet service through a federal program aimed at lessening the digital divide.
City Property taxes, simplified It’s budget season for the City of Sioux Falls. Here's a look at how your property taxes play a role in the city budget and what a potential increase might mean for you.
