• Siouxland Libraries director to retire. Jodi Fick, who's directed the local library system since 2017 and worked in public service for four decades, announced her retirement this week. Fick's leadership helped increase early literacy programming, brought play spaces to all library branches, expanded how libraries use technology (i.e. self checkout kiosks and expanded access for rural branches). Her last day will be June 20, and the city is seeking applicants to fill her position. You can learn more about that here.
  • Big money for school lunches. Hungry Hearts, a nonprofit arm of The Barrel House restaurant presented a check for $110,000 to the Sioux Falls School District Angel Fund, helping the fund reach its $200,000 goal. The nonprofit had promised match funds up to $100,000, and then when the district got to $90,000 raised, opted to go above and beyond to get the fundraising effort across the finish line. That money will help cover student lunch debt so no kids go hungry. Learn more here.
  • More accessible government. Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to hold one meeting each month in the evening in the hopes that more folks will be able to attend. Typically, commission meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, but there will now be at least one 6:30 p.m. meeting starting in May. The Dakota Scout has more details.