Get Smart Get smart about giving with Lisa Romkema Lisa Romkema will begin her new job as CEO of Sioux Empire United Way (SEUW) at the end of this month. She sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the importance of philanthropy, her experience in the nonprofit sector and how giving goes far beyond money.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 17, 2024 Upcoming events, simplified city news, and a closer look at the new skate park's namesake
Community Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher "She didn't see us like the rest of Sioux Falls did," former student Jon Rood said. "She didn't see skaters as outcasts."
Simplified Presents Love animals? Don't miss these upcoming events The Great Plains Zoo and its sister campus at the Butterfly House and Aquarium have an event-packed few weeks for everyone trying to soak up the last bit of summer fun before back-to-school season.
Community What to know about the Outdoor Campus expansion The Outdoor Campus is adding a $7.1 million expansion to its Sioux Falls location to keep up with increasing demand
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: July 12, 2024 Taxidermy, a growing school program and a behind-the-scenes look at adopting animals.
Simplified Presents POV: You're an animal at the humane society The average length of stay for an animal is 13 days. What are those days like?
Education How Sioux Falls' Spanish immersion program has grown The Sioux Falls School District first started talking about adding a Spanish immersion program nearly two decades ago. Today, there are more than 1,700 kids learning in both Spanish and English at school.
City Most taxidermy at the zoo is in good condition – so what happens next? Most of the taxidermy animals at the zoo are in good condition, and nearly all are repairable, according to a consultant report presented to a work group Friday morning.
City Why consultants say a downtown convention center is a good idea A new convention center at the Riverline District would be "feasible" and "supported by the market," a Chicago-based consulting group told the Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday
City What the #!$% is going on with all the mosquitoes? You're not imagining it -- they're, like, extremely bad this year.
City What's in the mayor's five-year spending plan? TenHaken's proposed capital spending plan totals $1.1 billion – the second year in a row the city has seen a plan exceed $1 billion.
Simplified Presents Everything you need to know about the zoo's new lion exhibit Zookeepers sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to answer all of your lion-related questions.
Simplified Presents Q&A: Meet Barre3 instructor Miranda Velgersdyk Meet Miranda Velgersdyk, one of the instructors at Barre3 Sioux Falls.
A Little Help What your support means for Journey of Hope Sioux Falls Simplified readers raised more than $5,000 for local nonprofit Journey of Hope during the month of June as part of the inaugural 'A Little Help' give-back campaign.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 28, 2024 Big zoo news, big "A Little Help" news, and a little round-up of Independence Day fun.
A Little Help Why your neighbors are supporting Journey of Hope "The true gift from Journey of Hope is one of dignity and support in a time of need."
Community This $25 million gift is a 'game changer' for the zoo's future plans The Great Plains Zoo took a big step closer to bringing a new aquarium, education center and butterfly rainforest to its campus thanks to a $25 million gift announced Thursday from billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford.
Simplified Presents How to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Sioux Metro From parades to hot dogs to fireworks, here's a look at how the region is celebrating this year.
Your week, simplified: June 26, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Less rain. 🎉A Little Help update: You lovely people have raised more than $4,500 for Journey of Hope!! That means our $5,000 goal is well within reach, and with five days left in June, I'
