Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 14, 2025 A Little Help, a lot of events and a school board election turnout for the record books (and not in a positive way).
Elections Meet the new school board members The Sioux Falls School District has one new board member and one returning as a result of an election in which fewer than 3,000 people voted.
A Little Help How SF Simplified readers showed up for Owen's Outfitters The unrestricted gifts from Sioux Falls Simplified readers will be used to help Owen's Outfitters continue their mission of providing necessary medical equipment at no charge to the folks that need it.
Simplified Presents Why you shouldn't wait to teach your kids to swim May is Water Safety Month, and as the weather warms up and folks prepare to spend more time in pools, lakes and rivers, it's a good time to remember the life-saving importance of swimming lessons for kids.
Elections Your guide to today's Sioux Falls School Board election Today's the day to vote in the 2025 Sioux Falls School Board election. Here's everything you need to know.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: May 9, 2025 I've got some exciting news about a childcare solution helping both parents and the provider workforce. You'll also learn more about how the Premiere Playhouse is expanding its mission, how neighborhood associations are bringing more public art to the city.
Community How the Premiere Playhouse is expanding to a creative hub The Premiere Playhouse, a community theater company that's been around for more than two decades, announced this week a new home, an expanded mission and a big fundraising goal to make it all happen.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: May 9, 2025 Win tickets, don't waste water and DON'T FORGET TO VOTE.
Community How city grants are bringing art to Sioux Falls neighborhoods Several neighborhood associations across Sioux Falls are using funds from a city grant program to bring more public art to their neighborhood. Here's a closer look.
Simplified Presents How a new innovative childcare solution will support teachers, future workforce needs A state grant will support a new, first-of-its-kind partnership between EmBe and the Harrisburg School District to provide in-school childcare that supports educators.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 7, 2025 Get ready for the school board election, and get an update on the new Westside Recreation Center.
Elections School board candidates talk after-school care, workforce, supporting teachers We're less than a week away from the Sioux Falls School Board election, and Sioux Falls Simplified sat down with each of the four candidates to talk about a variety of issues to help you feel prepared to cast a ballot.
City Who's using the new Westside Recreation Center? The city has sold more than 3,700 monthly or annual passes to the new Westside Recreation Center since taking over the facility at the start of the year. The parks department shared what they've learned so far about who that center is serving.
Events Stuff to do: May 7-13 From Mother's Day fun to a "bring your own book" club, here's a look at what's happening in Sioux Falls this week.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: May 2, 2025 Struggling nonprofits, school board candidates, getting smart about pollinators and a 10-year plan for Sioux Falls.
Community Sioux Falls nonprofits facing funding uncertainty, fewer donations Sioux Falls nonprofits are losing out on millions of dollars due to federal cuts, according to a Sioux Falls Simplified survey of more than a dozen local nonprofits.
Get Smart Get smart about an eco-friendly yard with Alina Hedman Alina Hedman is the urban conservation education coordinator with the Minnehaha Conservation District. She sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about spring yard work and how to support pollinators in your own back yard.
Elections How school board candidates feel about book bans and the dismantling of the U.S. Dept. of Education Four people are vying for two open seats on the Sioux Falls School Board. Sioux Falls Simplified sat down with each of them and asked a slate of questions related to various issues relevant to public schools.
Simplified Presents This plan will help make Sioux Falls better 10 years from now A new, long-range strategic plan for Sioux Falls outlines plans for more collaboration across the region, an increase in corporate responsibility and a number of steps we can all take to make our community better in 2034 than it is today.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories Levitt concerts, hundreds of thousands of hot dogs and lots of zoo news.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 30, 2025 I've got a jam-packed issue for you. You'll get the first segment of the Simplified school board election guide, a look at how Jacobson Plaza is progressing and the truth about downtown parking ramp safety.
Elections Meet the candidates for Sioux Falls School Board Four people are vying for two open seats overseeing the largest school district in the state.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: April 30, 2025 Tattoos for tomorrows, cleaner neighborhoods and time to double-check your ID.