• More money for pools. The city this week announced a $1 million donation from Jennifer and Joe Kirby to support construction of the new Frank Olson Recreation Center. Part of the donation includes naming "The Kirby Pool" pending City Council approval. Pigeon 605 has the details.
  • More money for motor graders. The Sioux Falls City Council unanimously approved an additional $2.4 million to purchase motor graders for snow removal rather than leasing them. The hope is it'll save as much as $7 million over the next 15 years as lease prices increase. The additional money will supplement the $8 million already approved during the budget process to buy the motor graders.
    • Finance Director Shawn Pritchett told councilors Tuesday evening that buying new rather than used would ultimately save money for the city, but it'll cost a little more up-front to buy new – thus the $2.4 million supplement.
  • Cat adoptions paused. Just a month after dealing with canine distemper, the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is facing another illness – this time, in cats. Until the shelter can get to the bottom of what that feline illness is, cat adoptions are on pause. Dog adoptions will remain open, and owner surrenders are also paused. Find more details here.
  • City moves services to City Center. Some key city offices have moved from City Hall to City Center. As of Monday, you'll find utility billing, public parking and fire prevention services at City Center (231 N. Dakota Ave) one block north of where they previously were at City Hall. Other departments located at City Center include parks and recreation, planning and development, and public works.
  • Single? Wanna date on TV? The casting team of "Love Island USA" is looking for singles (and, for some reason, reaching out to Sioux Falls' hyperlocal news media to find them). Anyway, if you want to apply, you can do so here. Or, if you want to nominate someone, you can email LoveIslandUSACasting@ITV.com.