For generations, cities and towns have grown around vibrant and bustling downtowns that served as the center of commerce and business. Downtown was where people went for shopping, banking, medical care, and professional services. As communities grew, smaller neighborhoods and main streets emerged in different parts of town to offer some of these same conveniences […]
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What would people be surprised to find out about you? I underwent Chiari Malformation (suboccipital Craniectomy) brain surgery, a condition that effects the brain and spinal cord. This experience taught me the absolute importance of listening to my body. The symptoms were chronic headaches, dizziness, coordination issues, and swallowing difficulties. These symptoms persisted for a
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If you’ve recently been out shopping in A La Mode at Lakeport Commons in Sioux City, you might have noticed a few subtle differences in the store. These are all courtesy of the store’s new owner, Sandra Mueller. Sandra became the official new owner on June 1, 2025. A change you will notice is that
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Discover the One Number Every Business Owner Needs to Know You’re operating your business in the dark if you don’t know your breakeven number. It’s the most overlooked metric in entrepreneurship—and it could be the reason you’re stuck, stressed, or constantly playing catch-up with your money. What Is a Breakeven Number? Your breakeven number is
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Downtown Sioux City is a vibrant community, buzzing with small businesses, community events, and endless opportunities for growth and connection. We, Downtown Partners, are a part of this momentum. We’re a nonprofit dedicated to helping downtown thrive. We work directly with property owners, business owners, developers, and community members to build a stronger, more connected
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One of the frustrations that citizens and elected officials have is the struggle with communication. Citizens want to be informed of what’s happening and how it will affect them, and elected officials want to hear from their constituents and inform them of important updates. I have heard from several people across our community about changes
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