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CONTENTS VOL. 6, ISS. 2

06 | ON AIR

Matt Breen

16 | AN EYE ON THE BIG SCREEN: PFLANZ LOOKS BACK ON 65 YEARS IN SIOUXLAND Pflanz Electronics

23 | WHAT’S WITH ALL THE NOISE? Ear, Nose & Throat Consultants

24 | FEATURED VETERAN

Rob Labios - Branch: Army National Guard

28 | CLEAR VISION. FOCUSED GOALS. Vance Thompson Vision

32 | COMBATTING STRESS WITH SELF-CARE

Plains Area Mental Health Center

36 | LOVE YOUR LIFE WITH BETTER BLADDER CONTROL

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers of Dakota Dunes

38 | ENERGY FOR YOUR JOURNEY Science Nutrition

40 | COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: DREAMER’S PLACE EQUESTRIAN RANCH Sponsored by FiberComm

42 | SETTING KIDS ON THE PATH TO GOOD MONEY HABITS Legacy Financial LLC

44 | SIOUXLAND SIR GIFT GUIDE 48 | 10 TIPS TO KEEP THE WINTER WEIGHT OFF Vibrance Medical

PUBLISHER Michels Communications Corporation SIOUXLAND SIR TEAM Hanna Michels • Jill Foley • Kaylee Langseth • Kevin Culhane Vanessa Carlson Bender • Flint Farley • Ashley Carrison Makenzie Jorgenson • Melissa Chinn SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS Shane Monahan Photography • Lydia Gleiser Michaela Feldmann • Tanya Manus • Joanne Fox Lindsey Dutler We encourage local professionals and businesses to submit articles. All articles are subject to publisher’s editing and approval. Please send your articles to the following address: PO Box 91606 Sioux Falls, SD 57109 605-760-4269 heather@michelscom.com For advertising rates, please contact us.

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By: Lydia Gleiser Photography By: Shane Monahan Photography In a family full of lawyers, it would be natural for other family members to follow in their footsteps and go to law school. Upon graduating high school, Matt Breen had intentions of doing just that. But as the saying goes, sometimes life has a different plan. While attending high school in Fort Dodge, IA, Matt was active in choir, theater, the school newspaper and radio club and swam on the varsity swim team. After high school, Matt attended the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) on a swim scholarship and began taking pre-law courses. Matt’s father, Fred, was a lawyer and district court judge and both of his grandfathers were lawyers, along with his uncle, so it only seemed right that Matt also become a lawyer. “I was a child of the 80s and grew up watching L.A. Law,” Matt laughs. “I had this theatrical vision in my head of protesting my case in a packed courtroom. My father quickly shut that thought down with the reality of all the paperwork and meetings that are required in a court case, everything that Hollywood did not show.” Matt was still adamant that he wanted to study to become a lawyer, but during his first pre-law class as a freshman at UNI, he quickly learned that it is a lot more paperwork than courtroom performance and it made him realize that it wasn’t a career that he wanted to pursue. After a year and a half of attending UNI, Matt realized that he didn’t know what he wanted to do, so he moved back to Fort Dodge and enrolled at Iowa Central Community College. “It was one of those moments where I felt like I came back with my head down and my tail between my legs,” Matt admits. “But I have learned a lot more through my failures than successes and this was a very important time in my life for me to figure out what I wanted to do and start over.” At Iowa Central Community College, Matt obtained his Associate of Arts degree. It was during this time that he also remembered that his family wasn’t just filled with lawyers, but that his grandfather, Ed Breen, was successful and well-known in both television and radio. Ed Breen started the first AM radio and TV station in the area. “Knowing this reminded me of how much I enjoyed working in radio during my high school days,” Matt shares. “And before I knew it, I was taking broadcasting and journalism courses at Northwest Missouri State University.” VOL. 6, ISS. 2

Matt graduated with a degree in broadcasting and began sending reels out to various news stations. He moved back to Fort Dodge and got a job at Younkers, still sending out reels and hoping to catch his big break. “At the time, I felt so defeated,” Matt explains. “It had been months and months, and I wasn’t getting anywhere with sending out my reels. Finally, I decided that I would personally go to every television station and hand-deliver them my tape and resume and see if they had a couple of minutes to talk.” Matt’s determination and persistence paid off after he drove to Sioux City, IA, and spoke with the news director at the time, Dave Nixon from television station KTIV. “One week to the day of meeting with Dave, I got a call back,” Matt shares. Within two days, Matt had a job offer to work five days a week as a General Assignment Reporter in combination with anchoring the weekend weather. Matt was ecstatic and moved to Sioux City where he began his first job as a newscaster. Not only did Matt find fulfilling work and a community that embraced him, but he also found love in his now wife, Bridget Breen. He still smiles and laughs as he vividly remembers the first time they met. “I had been on the job for about a week, and we had short news meetings every day,” Matt recalls. “I had been sitting in this empty seat every day and didn’t think much of it. The following week we had our meeting again, and so I went and sat in my chair. In walks Bridget, one of my bosses and she walks right up to me. I stood up, put my hand out and said ‘Hi, I’m Matt Breen’ and she replied ‘Hi, you’re in my chair’.” Matt and Bridget now tease each other about their first encounter, but it only helped break the ice as their professional relationship started to bloom shortly after they met. It was later at a Christmas party that they started dating and it was early on in their relationship that long distance became a factor when Matt got a job at a sister station in Rochester, MN. For the next year, Matt was a morning and noon news and weather anchor for KTTC. The drive between Rochester and Sioux City became familiar as both Matt and Bridget traveled back and forth to see each other. The following year, Matt was offered a news anchor and producer position at KTIV with the opportunity to move back to Sioux City, and he took it.

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Matt’s positive energy and genuine personality made him a likable and permanent newscaster at KTIV and as his connection with viewers grew, his achievements at work did as well when he was promoted to evening news anchor. “For me, I love the ability to present a story to viewers that can inform and educate them on an hourly basis,” Matt shares. “It’s a tremendous responsibility to figure out what kind of stories our viewers want to hear. Will it make them laugh? Inspire them? Impact their lives?” Matt is very animated and amusing, but he takes his position at KTIV very seriously and is thankful for the opportunities it has given him to broadcast some of his most memorable moments on air. “For me, interviewing President Obama at the White House in 2012 was one of the most surreal experiences I have had,” Matt says. “I have been a part of three Honor Flights which has been very, very special to know that these veterans trust me to tell me stories that they haven’t shared with anyone; it’s an incredible feeling.” One of his most meaningful and significant stories to date was being able to share the journey of fellow co-worker Brad Pautsch and his battle with brain cancer. “I remember Brad asking me to be the one to tell his story. For me, I was so nervous to share something so private and personal that I wanted to make sure it was retold and expressed the way he wanted it to be told. I spent days and days looking over questions, making sure I gave him the love and respect that he deserved.” For 28 years, Matt has been working for KTIV and through his compassion for others and professionalism in journalism, he has been recognized across the country earning awards from the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association and the Jack Shelley Award from the IBNA. Matt’s anchoring, producing and news reporting were also honored with 10 Emmy awards. Just last year, Matt was promoted again to Managing Editor at KTIV. “I am so blessed to be in this industry and to grow both professionally and personally,” Matt shares. “Working with Bridget has been instrumental in my success as well because we both started out together and now, we are able to listen to each other and be a sounding board, offer advice and share ideas and stories.” Working and living in Siouxland is something that Matt is grateful for, and although being a journalist wasn’t a part of his initial life plan, he expresses that there is something about “Iowa Nice” that can’t be replicated in other areas. “I am just really lucky that everyone here showed me kindness from day one of me moving here,” Matt says. “Siouxland gave the new guy a chance and a reason to stay here.”

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Matt and his wife, Bridget, work at KTIV and live in Sioux City with their three children: RJ, Elizabeth and Jason, along with their rescue Borador dog, Hadley.

The Breen clan after Matt and Bridget’s son Jason was crowned Bishop Heelan’s Homecoming King in September 2022. From left to right are daughter Elizabeth, Matt, son Jason, Bridget and son RJ

Matt and Bridget at the Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason game in August 2023, against the Cleveland Browns. They were guests of sister station KCTV, in Kansas City. It was the second Chiefs game the couple attended and they quickly became fans

Matt loves to stay active and enjoys working out at Arena Fit. The six-foot, one-inch Breen has an arm span measuring six-feet, eight-inches. He swears it’s something that only helped with his competitive swimming career.

Matt on one of the spin bikes at Arena Fit in Sioux City. Besides home or work, Matt spends most of his time at the gym. Fitness is a big part of Matt’s life and a priority to him. He has been a member of Arena Fit (formerly Top Tier Fitness) for almost four years

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Matt was active in choir and musical theater in high school and can sing and juggle. In 1993, Matt sang in a barbershop quartet that made it to the semifinals of the Bill Riley State Fair Talent Show at the Iowa State Fair.

Matt and Bridget riding in the River-Cade Parade through downtown Sioux City in July 2022. From 2019 to 2023, Matt proudly served as the Port Admiral of River-Cade, helping promote the organization and its countless events year-round

Matt has earned Emmy awards in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 and 2022, honoring his anchoring, producing and reporting talents.

Matt and Bridget at the 2015 Upper Midwest Emmy Awards ceremony in Minneapolis, MN. Since 2010, KTIV has won 13 regional Emmy awards for its coverage of news, weather, sports and politics

Matt is related to former KTIV co-anchor Kristie VerMulm by marriage. His wife Bridget’s grandfather and Kristie’s grandmother are brother and sister. Matt interviewing President Barack Obama in the Cabinet Room of the White House on June 11, 2012. He was one of only eight reporters from around the country invited to the White House that day to interview him as he rolled out a rural economic development initiative

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COLUMN 1 1. Customers thumbing through vinyl in our KD Station Store in the late 1970s 2. Scott and Carly attending a

show at the Orpheum Theatre 3. Pflanz outing at a Sioux City Musketeer Game in 2023 4. The first store in Sioux City to sell Apple computers in the late 1970s COLUMN 2 1. Pflanz Repair Technician working on audio receiver in the early 1980s 2. Scott with Charlie Ergen, President and Founder of Dish Network 3. New wrap for the Pflanz van 4. Carly and Scott

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An Eye on the Big Screen: PFLANZ LOOKS BACK ON 65 YEARS IN SIOUXLAND By: Michaela Feldmann

Our store at 2015 E. 4th St. CB Radios were all the rage in the mid-1970s. They started as a sort of parts shop for people who wanted to fix radios and other small electronics. Sixty-five years ago, you could find a little bit of everything at Pflanz Electronics. “When I was like 10 or 12 years old, I used to help clean the store on Sundays,” said Scott Pflanz, owner of PflanZone. “I’d just walk around, and I remember seeing some of the things we sell now like speakers but also odd stuff like calculators, guitars, drums and all things music.” Back then, the shop was owned and run by Vance Pflanz, Scott’s father.

But in the ‘90s, things changed once again. “Well, the ‘90s, with high-definition TVs, that’s when we started to get really big into televisions. Fast forward to today, TVs are our cash cow. It’s what we sell the most of and it is what people come to us for. Of course, we sell other things like turntables, speakers and radios still. Really anything audio and video for your home or car.” Even though they’ve dropped the word electronics from their name, that’s still what they do. Another thing that hasn’t changed? Their level of customer service.

“I learned a lot from my dad, but most of all was that selling is about relationships. If you develop one with a customer, they’ll come back to you every time. Sometimes you’ll have a customer come in with a bit of a wall around them. But once you start talking, they get to know you more and see you know what you are talking about, it builds that trust level. Then they want to buy from you. That’s really cool.” And as technology changed, so did the electronics people were buying. In the ‘70s, Pflanz moved out of the music world and into the radio sphere. “We got more into audio stuff. CB radios were all the rage. That was 95% of our business. You know back then we didn’t sell TVs because they weren’t very big; they were black and white and they were super, super expensive.”

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“I consider us full-service. Some people might say, “What does that mean?” Well, it means when you walk in and buy a TV, we will follow you through to the installation process and even years down the road, if you have a problem, we will service that TV.” Scott says that also means you know you’re getting the best price in town with some of the best customer service.

Scott Pflanz and Will Marr setting up at the Sioux Falls Home Show

“We check our prices daily against our competitors and that includes big box stores. We are one of a kind in Siouxland with the biggest selection of TVs in Sioux City and the biggest selection of audio equipment for home and car in Sioux City. We have people come from all over. The other day, I sold a TV to someone from Lakeview, Iowa. He saw our commercial while watching the football game and drove over. He owns a small business and wants to support small. He knows if he has a question or an issue, we will be there.” When you walk into Pflanz, you’re also helping out your local community. “I just signed a big contract with the Musketeers,” says Scott. “So, when you go to a game, you’re going to see Pflanz all over the Tyson Events Center. We are giving back to our community.” In addition to the Musketeers, Pflanz has supported hundreds of Siouxland organizations over the years. Scott says that partnership all comes back the relationship building. It’s something he also tries to teach his own daughter. While there’s no pressure for her to take over the business, you might have seen the two of them working together on your big screen.

Vance Pflanz shooting a Sacrifice Sale in 2001

“You’ve probably seen her in our commercials. Everyone says she’s the next generation. But my dad didn’t pressure me to be in the business, so I’m not either. But it is really, really cool to work with her on our commercials. It’s a special thing we get to do together that I hope she will remember forever. I got to work with my dad on commercials and in the store and those are memories I’ll hold dear.”

So, what will you find at Pflanz in the next 10 to 20 years? Scott says that it all depends how technology changes – something he is always keeping his eye on. “I always attend the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas every year just to see what is out there. You know, smart homes are probably where we will be guided to most. Ten years ago, most products I sold didn’t connect to the Internet; now about 90 percent of them do. My eye is also on drones or fitness equipment. I work out every day, and if we could sell something that would help people stay in shape, stay healthy and lose weight, that would be something that I’d be interested in.” One thing is for sure, you’ll find great customer service no matter how technology changes.

Vance with Mona Hodgins and Scott Pflanz in 2001

Carly Pflanz having fun during a commercial shoot “It is really, really cool to work with her on our commercials. It’s a special thing we get to do together that I hope she will remember forever. I got to work with my dad on commercials and in the store and those are memories I’ll hold dear.” -Scott Pflanz

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We live in a noisy world. Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by various types of noise. Dr. Adrian Aylor, audiologist with ENT Consultants explains “noise” is sound in our listening environment that is unpleasant or unwanted. The volume of noise, measured in decibels, varies. The higher the decibel level of a noise, the higher the risk of permanent noise-induced hearing loss. Three main factors to consider when assessing your risk for noise induced hearing loss are: decibel (loudness) level of the noise, proximity to the noise, and the duration of noise exposure. Generally, moderate sound levels of 85 dB are safe for a period of 8 hours. As noise levels rise, the safe listening time will decrease. Impulsive noises, or noises that are louder than 140 dB, only require a single exposure before permanent hearing loss can occur. Examples are gunfire or a firework explosions. Other uncomfortably loud noises to avoid prolonged exposure to are machinery, power tools and equipment, and rock concerts. An easy-to-remember indicator of noise levels being too high is not being able to communicate with someone within three feet of you due to the noise levels. After being around noise, you can know it was not safe if your hearing immediately sounds muffled, you experience ringing or buzzing in your ears, or your ears hurt. Wearing hearing protection is a way to decrease the level of noise that you are being exposed to. Hearing protection comes in different styles like ear muffs, ear plugs, or custom fit options. You can also decrease the time you are exposed to a noise or move further away from it. If you have control of the noise, you can also reduce the volume of the noise. Dr. Aylor likes to describe noise induced hearing loss as one of the only types of permanent hearing loss that we can have control over. Avoid delaying use of hearing protection. The audiologists at ENT Consultants can help discuss your noise reduction needs and recommend appropriate hearing protection for you. Call our office to discuss your needs!

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ROB LABIOS – F E AT U R E D V E T E R A N – What motivated you to join the military? In 2007, I joined the Army National Guard at the height of the Global War on Terrorism. My motivation was to serve our nation, lead and protect fellow Soldiers, and ensure their safe return to their families. I wanted to make a positive impact in the community and country that has given my family and me so much. In 2009, I became an Armor/Cavalry Officer in the Army National Guard. Concurrently, I began pursuing a college degree through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Program. During this period, I experienced a strong sense of duty, personal growth and a commitment to excellence in serving our nation and its citizens. I currently serve on full-time Active Duty with the Iowa Army National Guard, and I have been stationed in Sioux City, IA for the past decade. How does your military experience affect your life today? My journey in the military has played a significant role in shaping and refining who I am today. It has made me a better son, husband, father, friend, Soldier, leader and contributing member of society, especially here in Sioux City, IA. Over the last 16 years of service in the Army National Guard, I’ve been fortunate to have a multitude

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of opportunities that have expanded my perspective on life. Coming from California initially, deploying and serving alongside the outstanding men and women in uniform in the Iowa Army National Guard left a deep and lasting impression on me. It provided me and my family with a sense of belonging in a state we didn’t initially call home. The Iowa National Guard and the state of Iowa have given us so much, and they’ve taken care of us. I owe my service and immense gratitude to this outstanding organization and state. I work diligently to give back to fellow service members, the organization, the state of Iowa and our great nation. I will forever be thankful for the impact the Iowa National Guard and the military have had on my life and my family.

National Guard, with a strong desire to continue making a difference in Iowa and our country. The Iowa Army National Guard offers individuals the opportunity to live, work and serve within their community. Our versatile organization is capable of handling both state and federal missions. The Iowa Army National Guard plays a distinctive and vital role in the U.S. military’s overall force structure, serving as a crucial resource for domestic response. When the time comes to support state and national missions, our service members can make a meaningful impact right at home, responding to the call of duty from the Governor of Iowa or the President of the United States.

Why did you pick the service branch you joined?

Last summer, I took my family to visit Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. On the day before we headed home, I asked my kids which place they’d like to revisit, and without a doubt, they all voted to see Mount Rushmore again. It was a fantastic family vacation that allowed us to appreciate the beautiful landscape and pay tribute to our founding fathers while also providing an educational experience for my children.

Initially, I joined the Army National Guard to have the flexibility to work in the civilian sector while serving my state and country. My time in the Iowa Army National Guard allowed me to stay close to family and friends in Iowa, which is very important to me and my wife, without frequent moves. As I became more committed to serving Iowa and the nation, I jumped at the chance to become a full-time Active-Duty member in the Iowa Army

What’s the last adventure you went on?

What product would you seriously stockpie if you found out they weren’t going to sell

From top to bottom: Family vacation at Mount Rushmore this summer; Rob enjoying Wild Berry Skittles after an operation in Afghanistan; Rob conducting a key leader engagement with village elders in Afghanistan; Rob in the United Kingdom for the United Kingdom Defence Academy’s Intermediate Command and Staff Course

BRANCH: ARMY NATIONAL GUARD What product would you seriously stockpile if you found out they weren’t going to sell it anymore? Wild Berry Skittles were my source of motivation during my deployment to Afghanistan. I’d even trade part of my meals ready to eat (MRE) with fellow Soldiers just to get their Skittles. It’s often the small things in life that provide the boost you need during a deployment, and Wild Berry Skittles was certainly one of those things for me!

What’s the latest thing you bought that changed your life? Purchasing my first house for my family was a life-changing moment. Although it’s been a few years since I

made that investment, our house has become a “home” where my wife and kids live a happy and fulfilling life. I will always cherish and feel grateful for this significant change in my life. What advice would you give to men and women looking to enlist in the military?

can access and get yourself mentally and physically ready for basic training. While it might feel challenging at times, remember it’s all about your mindset. The unknown can be scary, but don’t let “what ifs” hold you back. You’ll never regret the experience; you become part of a caring team and second family that wants to see you succeed.

If you’re thinking about joining the military, here’s some simple advice: First, think about what you want from your service and which branch suits you. Understand that military life involves a significant commitment. Get in good physical shape and know about the entry tests. Talk to current and former service members, discuss your decision with your family and connect with a recruiter for detailed information. Be mindful of the educational opportunities you

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YOUR TEAM | OUR COMMUNITY

Your Team at CNOS Connected to Our Community CNOS celebrates people like Dr. David Rettedal. Dr. Rettedal is not only committed to keeping us on our feet, he is also helping our community by feeding the hungry. “As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon at CNOS and a Board member at the Siouxland Soup Kitchen, I think both of my roles help people get back up on their feet. Food insecurity affects millions of people and the mission at the Soup Kitchen is to provide a free, hot meal to anyone in need, 7 days a week. I am honored to be a Board member of this organization and part of an amazing team at CNOS, treating everything from fractures and sports injuries to arthritis and deformity. It is a privilege to work with such a patient-focused, cohesive group of physicians and staff at CNOS. Both organizations significantly impact the people in our community.”

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VAPING ISN’T QUITTING. Think vaping can help you quit smoking? Vaping still contains toxic chemicals and nicotine that are harmful to your lungs, heart, and more! You are just trading one addiction for another. Make the switch to quitting, not vaping.

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C o m b a t t i n g

STRESS with Self-Care By: Tanya Manus

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Pain can be a wake-up call that can sometimes be easier to ignore, rather than confront. Men tend to be conditioned to act tough. They’re told not to be vulnerable or cry. Casey Schulte, therapist with Plains Area Mental Health, encourages men to pay attention to physical and emotional pain and to prioritize self-care. Ignoring won’t make the pain go away, and the pain could get worse. “We have all these responsibilities throughout the day. We have children, pets, jobs and other people who rely on us,” Casey said. “At the end of the day, if you don’t take time to take care of yourself, you’re not giving those people the best version of yourself.” Begin by viewing yourself as someone who deserves the care to address whatever is causing pain. Pay attention to your physical health by keeping medical appointments, eating well, sleeping, exercising and taking time to confront issues that contribute to physical or emotional discomfort. Casey, for example, deals with chronic pain and digestion issues brought on by anxiety that he said he didn’t confront until the anxiety created physical issues. For Casey, self-care includes medical treatment and taking 30 minutes to an hour a day gardening in his backyard. “That’s what I need is to be outside, because I sit inside all day,” he said. “By taking care of myself, stretching and doing things I should be doing, maybe I’ll start to feel better. I’ve been working on me slowly and my progress has made a difference in my daily life.” Even problems that might seem insignificant, such as struggling with social or communication skills, are worth paying attention to and could be signs of trauma. “Trauma is a general overarching term. We all have it but it could be as small as your parent or guardian always told you to suck it up, and

now you have that value that you (feel like you have to follow),” Casey said. “Your thoughts and feelings are important and they’re there.” “Your body tells you a lot of those things. We don’t notice those things in our body all the time, or we laugh something off as a coping skill. It’s important we address this. You’re laughing because it sucks,” Casey said. Trauma can start early and have long-term effects. Casey is a school-based therapist who works primarily with teens in the Denison Community Schools. He sees teens struggling to cope with family problems, school, jobs and more. Trying to keep pace with responsibilities without enjoying life or having a sense of purpose is a habit that can start before teens even finish high school. “A lot of the things I see is kids and their stress, and especially with the (males), it comes back to ‘Well, I’m doing stuff but I don’t feel good when I do it.’ … It’s not fulfilling,” Casey said. “I wonder how many people go through their teens and carry that into their 20s (and beyond). More and more, we see people who say, ‘I have no idea what I’m doing,’ — especially men,” he said. “It’s tough to feel like you have no purpose and identity.” To find happiness and satisfaction, Casey said it’s vital to reflect on what has given you fulfillment and consider what the purpose of your life might be. If men feel ready to seek help from a licensed therapist, Casey encourages them to find someone they are comfortable with. “Finding a good fit is important. Do a little research. Don’t just jump in and get some random therapist and expect it to work,” he said. “As therapists, we all specialize in different areas of interest and modalities.”

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By: Joanne Fox It was Laura Nelson’s “dream” to help others, especially those who have served in the military. That hope resulted in a place with the same name: Dreamer’s Place Equestrian Ranch. Nebraska natives Laura and her husband Randy farmed for 40 years in the Bertrand, Nebraska area. “I asked Randy what we should be doing when we retire, which we did in 2020, and we decided to look into buying an equestrian ranch,” she said. “It was truly a leap of faith.” The Nelson family moved from Bertrand to Wayne in December of 2022 to begin their new enterprise. In May 2023, they held their grand opening. “We researched equestrian therapy and felt there had to be a way to do this without charging people,” she said. “We knew of instances when people needed animal therapy and insurance wouldn’t cover it after so many visits.” Named for Nelson’s father-in-law, a serviceman named Dreamer, the ranch offers animal therapy to veterans, their families or “anyone else who needs a break from the stresses of life,” Laura said. 40 SIOUXLAND SIR

“I grew up in Bellevue (home to Offutt Air Force Base) and watched military families with PTSD and sometimes, you just need to forget and not deal with the trauma,” she said. “Randy and I saw that around horses; you forget what’s going on because you are lost in the moment with them.” Individuals may come to Dreamer’s and spend time with the horses or other animals, either for an hour or the entire day, Laura explained. They are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday and Thursday/Friday by appointment. “Our goal is to provide a place where you can bring your family or just come by yourself to spend an hour wandering the grounds, walking one of our many mini horses around or brushing one of our therapy horses,” she said.

Laura acknowledged the community support and success has been gratifying. “We particularly love seeing veterans interact with the animals, as well as individuals with special needs volunteering with us,” she said. “We even took our mini horses to the nursing home and after seeing one, a man spoke for the first time in seven years.” That’s even been enlightening for the rest of the Nelson family. “My 15-year-old son was wondering if we should do this (the equestrian outreach) initially,” Laura recalled. “The other day he told me, ‘Mom, we have to do this!’ after witnessing its impact. So, yes, if people ask if it’s been successful, it’s been that and more.”

Dreamer’s Place is offering community events as well, to build up that sense of camaraderie among folks, Laura stressed. “We want to share what we have with others,” she said. “I’ve always been involved in the mental health area and worked with agencies associated with drugs and alcohol; I’ve seen how important it is to have a connection with others.”

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By: Tanya Manus One of the best gifts parents can give their children is financial literacy. Learning how to manage and save money should begin at home, and it’s never too early to start teaching kids about money. Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that concepts such as planning ahead, budgeting and delayed gratification are set in kids by age 7. That’s all the more reason for parents to talk to kids about money and model sound financial practices like budgeting, saving and investing for retirement.

Talking to kids about money, however, can be so daunting that many parents don’t do it. A 2022 survey by CNBC + Acorns Invest in You revealed that while 44% of parents talk to kids about money between once a week and once a month, 24% talk to their children about money less often and 31% never do. For Sioux City-based financial advisor Gregory G. Giles of Legacy Financial, LLC, the gift of a share of stock sparked a lifelong interest in investing and smart financial habits. “I was given one share of stock for my 10th birthday. I already had a job delivering newspapers. (I decided to) save my pennies and quarters to buy more shares of stock, and that’s something that’s absolutely doable for a kid,” Gregory said. “Certainly, kids could start putting money away for a college fund (such as a 529 plan) to be jointly funded by their parents,” he said. “For a kid or (parents or grandparents) who want their kids to be financially literate or have them put money aside for college or trade school, the 529 is a great vehicle in saving for any kind of education beyond high school.” Parents who are investing money, and who might have a financial advisor, should consider introducing their children to basic investing and saving for the future.

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habits Gregory G. Giles, J.D. Vice President – Legacy Financial LLC

“It’s got to come from the home. If you have the wherewithal and you know about saving and investing, pass it on to your kid. Introduce your child to your financial advisor at age 10 or 12 or 15. By the time they’re getting out of high school, they should know who their parents’ financial advisor is,” Gregory said. “Kids should be learning about retirement planning. It should start when you’re a teenager because that’s when most kids start getting their first jobs. Whether you start when you’re 10, 18 or 22, set aside a small fraction of your salary (5% or 10%) It adds up … and continues to grow, so by the time you’re 45 or 55, you’re not going to have to have one-third of your salary set aside (for retirement) because you’re playing catch up,” he said.

Ideally, about one-third of monthly income goes to rent or a mortgage payment. A budget will also reflect how much of your monthly income you spend on food, utilities, clothing and other essentials. The budget should include some money that’s set aside for three types of savings: miscellaneous expenses, an emergency fund and retirement, Gregory said. He encourages parents to let their children observe them as they discuss and make a monthly budget, factoring in essential expenses and the amount of money that can be put into savings. He also urges teens to take economics classes in school if possible so they have a better understanding of taxes and the national economy.

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If topics such as saving and investing seem too complex, begin with the basics. “Basic things adults should know (are) how to balance a checking account or whatever account they have so they know exactly how much money they have to avoid racking up enormous credit card bills,” Gregory said. “Every adult should be able to construct a budget,” he said.

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Exercise regularly:

Hydrate:

Manage your stress:

Get enough sleep:

Set your goals:

There are many types of exercise, but regardless of the type you choose, consistent exercise helps prevent weight gain and maintain long-term weight loss. Be prepared to have a winter exercise plan, since going outside may be limited. Choose something you don’t dread!

Dehydration causes low energy and fatigue, which can make you less likely to engage in physical activity. You may even think you are hungry, when in fact you are thirsty! Aim to drink half of your body weight in ounces per day.

When you experience stress, your body releases a hormone called cortisol, which can stimulate your appetite. Practice self-care, making downtime for yourself and focusing on the positive.

A lack of sleep can alter your hunger hormones, leptin and ghrelin, which are balanced partly by sleep. These hormone shifts from inadequate sleep can make it difficult to avoid winter weight gain. Most adults need between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night.

Work toward your own personal, specific and measurable goals. For example: “I will exercise twice a week,” “I will limit fast food to no more than twice a month,” “I will start tracking my calories and limit it to 1,500 per day.” Set it and measure it!

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