805 S Kiwanis Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7003
The Great Plains Zoo is a 45acre zoo located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. The Delbridge Museum is included in the zoo entrance fee, and houses a collection of 150 mounted animals including 36 vanishing species.The Great Plains Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).HistorySouth Dakota Senator Richard F. Pettigrew had a few animal specimens housed for viewing in local parks from the 1880s through the 1930s, when the Sioux Fall Parks System assumed responsibility and placed additional animals permanently on display in Sherman Park. The Zoological Society of Sioux Falls was established in 1957, and helped develop the Great Plains Zoo, which opened its doors to the public on June 30, 1963.In the 1970s and 1980s, the zoo added a Children's Zoo, the Black-footed Penguin Rookery, Birds of Prey aviary, a Primate Complex, and a 10acre North American Plains Exhibit. The Delbridge Museum of Natural History was added to the zoo in 1984 through the donation of more than 150 mounted animals from the CJ Delbridge family collection.In the 1990s, the zoo renovated several of the aging facilities, and added new habitats including the Asian Cat Habitat, Wild Dogs of America exhibit, the Australian Outback, Bear Canyon, and Galapagos Tortoise exhibit.Despite this by 2005, the zoo had slipped into disrepair. In 2005, the city hired Elizabeth Whealy as CEO and president in the hopes of improving the zoo. Whealy concluded that the zoo needed better animal care and better visitor care, and decided to make some major changes. Since then, the zoo has rehabilitated the zoo’s ponds, brought in traveling exhibits like the albino alligator, and renovated old exhibits to house new animals. Other improvements are on the way. Since 2005, zoo attendance more than doubled, increasing to more than 272,000 visitors per year.
One of World War II most decorated fighting ships, fought gallantly in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. After the Japanese mistakenly thought they had sunk the South Dakota it went by alias's Battleship X and Sodak.
More than 10 years ago a group of Sioux Falls area employers were proud to launch a movement focused on successful employment of persons with disabilities. They did so under a national umbrella organization called the Business Leadership Network (BLN). Employment, especially of any special population, requires that employers have access to quality information about the candidates, and sometimes special training or resources to understand how to be more successful. At the same time, many service providers and candidates have much to learn about the needs and requirements of area businesses. The BLN sought to assist all parties overcome challenges and obstacles related to the employment of persons with disabilities. In 2009 the contract to continue the Sioux Falls Business Leadership Network expired. A group of interested employers volunteered to start looking at the possibility of a local, independent alternative that would provide many of the same services. The Sioux Falls Business Resource Network (BRN) was formed and became an official non-profit corporation under South Dakota law in September 2010.
We are an HO scale model railroad club Located on the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, SD
The Sanford Health Foundation is the fundraising arm for Sanford Health, the largest rural, not-for-profit, integrated health system in the nation. Our work helps Sanford Health improve the human condition. Every year, thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations provide financial support to the Foundation in one of its four locations: Sioux Falls, S.D.; Fargo, N.D.; Bemidji, Minn.; and Bismarck, N.D., all of which share the common goal of enhancing the lives, health and hope of the patients served by Sanford Health in each of these regions. All funds raised are used in the region specified by the donor to support programs, services, research and patient care in areas such as Cancer, Children’s, Heart, Hospice, Neurology, Trauma and Women’s, to name a few. The Foundation manages hundreds of endowment funds, created by individual and family donors of $10,000 or more and corporate donors of $25,000 or more. These special funds are designed to provide on-going, perpetual support for the area of each donor’s choice. The Sanford Health Foundation is also home to Children’s Miracle Network. Donors to this special program provide critical support to Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo and Sioux Falls, ensuring continuation of important programs like Child Life and the purchase of specialized, cutting-edge equipment. Cure Kids Cancer is also a part of the Sanford Health Foundation in Sioux Falls. Funds raised through Cure Kids Cancer support pediatric oncology programs and services at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls. The Sanford Health Foundation is a 501c3, non-profit organization and in each region is governed by its own Board of Directors.
We are here to assist the veteran in finding positive and alternative methods to deal with the things that trigger combat related imagery and other trauma or problems after returning to a civilian environment. We have the ability to feel better and to have a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Veterans Build Story - how it got started. Service is in my blood, in fact you could say it was my DNA. My grandfather, a first generation Swedish immigrant was attached with mustard gas in World War I. My father earned a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts during the Korean War and my wife and I have lost two nephews in the Iraq War. Because of that sense of service instilled in me, I served twenty four years in the Navy. But still felt I want to do more. In November of 2009, I read about program that was being undertaken as the result of a new working relationship between the National American Legion and Habitat for Humanity International – building homes for veterans. In March 2010, I saw more reports on line about how other American Legion Posts in several states were indeed involved in this program and were building homes for veterans. Between March and August , I started asking around to see if anyone had heard about the program, what they thought, if there was a need for it in Sioux Falls and if we could pull it off. The consensus was: “It’s a great concept and we support it.” So, in November, I sat down and spoke with Community Development Director of the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. He agreed to join me and made a presentation to the Veterans council and submitted a proposal on wanted was need to accomplish this project. By that time, my commitment to the idea had gotten so strong that it was nothing short of a calling to service again from God. During that same month, I received the complete backing of Sioux Falls American Legion Post 15 . Over the next year I spoke to: Veterans organizations, State Legislators, Sioux Falls City Council members, Minnehaha County Staff and many interested private citizens. We have also built a working relationship with students at Globe University. On January of this year we had our first fundraiser, a Chili Cook off – that raised over 1600.00. Our committee is excited to be finally gaining some momentum. It has submitted its first application for a grant and is continuing to follow up with other sources of funding and support. Submitted by Dean DeLashmutt
Dakota Players creates original musical productions designed to be performed by students between K-12 grade levels during a one-week residency. Two professional actor/directors cast up to 50 students to perform with them in the productions while other students will be assistant directors, stage managers and technicians. Auditions and rehearsals generally begin after school on Monday and culminate with two performances on Saturday. Dakota Players tours with all necessary sets, costumes, props and lights for the production. Technical requirements will be minimal in order to access even the smallest towns and schools. The Workshop Residency is designed to offer young people the opportunity to learn in a dynamic, fun and challenging way.
Join us on our 2nd annual Mount Rushmore Ride that will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 beginning in Rapid City. This year we will offer bicyclists three different routes – a 100-mile, 100K or a 27-mile path. Bicyclists will travel from Rapid City and through areas like Custer, Keystone and other communities. Rider registration coming soon! Check back for more details at: http://www.mountrushmoreride.com or call 605.338.0551
South Dakota Voices for Children conducts research on specific problems facing children and youth, develops solutions and mobilizes action to support and implement solutions.