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Kristen Heimgartner

What are you passionate about, and how do you use your voice/talent to make a difference? I’m passionate about promoting Siouxland and creating meaningful connections within the community. I genuinely believe in the power of storytelling — whether that’s highlighting a small business, sharing a unique local event, or encouraging people to explore something new […]

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Steve DeVoe

What are you passionate about, and how do you use your voice/talent to make a difference? I’m passionate about making a difference. It is something that drives how I show up every day, whether at work, at home, or in the community. For me, it comes down to three simple principles: be present, be consistent,

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Tessa Wilcke

What are you passionate about, and how do you use your voice/talent to make a difference? No matter where I find myself in life and career, leadership tends to be where my passion gravitates the most.  Leadership is a quality I have had since I was young.  I never considered it to be something earned,

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Editor’s Note

Leadership is Influence. Nothing More. Nothing Less. My dream is to live in a community surrounded by individuals who fully recognize their ability to positively influence others, demonstrating leadership through their words and actions. I want to collaborate with people who employ their unique ability to make a difference and show great resolve when facing

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10 Under 40 Winner: Esly Ovando-Quinonez

Title: Choral director @ South Sioux City Community Schools Volunteer: New Stage PlayersGlobal Leaf – nonprofit music programEl Proyector Dramático – Bilingual Theater ProgramNebraska Music Education AssociationSioux City BanditsSioux City MusketeersUnity in ActionSioux City DiversityMidwest Chingona FestVocalist & instrumentalist for Woodbury, Douglas, and Minnehaha County What are you passionate about, and how do you use

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