Siouxland Business Journal June 2012

Vol. 21 No. 6 PO Box 118, Sioux City, Iowa 51102

June 2012

Tech/Go Green issue

Hiring welders

Sabre, WIT partner on training program INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE: Profits power Siouxland ethanol plant page 5

Siouxland store recycles home goods page 13

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BusinessJournal Ron Peterson, publisher Dave Dreeszen, editor Siouxland Business Journal is published monthly by Sioux City Newspapers Inc., in cooperation with the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.

Requests for a free subscription or address changes should be sent to: Kevin McGarry Siouxland Business Journal Box 118 Sioux City, Iowa 51102

Editorial copy should be sent to: Dave Dreeszen Siouxland Business Journal editor Box 118 Sioux City, Iowa 51102 dave.dreeszen@lee.net For more information: Editorial: (712) 293-4211 or 800-397-9820, ext. 4211 Advertising: (712) 224-6275 or 800-728-8588 Circulation: (712) 293-4257 or 800-397-2213, ext. 4257 On the web: www.SiouxlandBusinessJournal.com

Index Business Know How...........................................page 8

Home & Office...................................................page 15

Business People................................................page 21

On the move......................................................page 14

Chamber anniversaries................................... page 23

Ribbon cuttings...............................page 16, 18, 20, 22

Chamber investors.......................................... page 23

On the cover

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A Sabre Communications worker welds a piece of metal. Sabre has partnered with Western Iowa Tech Community College to create a customized program to train welders for the company’s new fabrication plant in Sioux City.

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Siouxland Chamber to host golf classic The annual Siouxland Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is set for June 25.

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Ethanol industry

Siouxland ethanol plant enjoying big year Jackson facility posted $6.2M in net income

By Dave Dreeszen

Business Journal editor‌

JACKSON, Neb. | A northeast Nebraska ethanol plant is on a roll.

Despite volatile corn prices that have weakened profitability in the overall sector, Siouxland Ethanol recently posted its 12th consecutive quarter in the black.

For the six-month period ending March 30, the plant near Jackson, Neb. posted $6.2 million in net income, according to a news release from the company.

“We have seen tight margins and the corn market

Siouxland Ethanol Location: Jackson, Neb. Board chair: Tom Lynch Approximate no. of investors: 700 Shareholder equity: $60 million No. of employees: 35 Annual plant capacity: 50 million gallons Annual corn purchases: 19 million bushels

can swing in different directions. So it’s outstanding that we are debt-free and finding creative ways to generate more revenue from our corn and corn coproducts,” said John Kingsbury, a board member from Ponca, Neb.

The 50-million-gallon per year plant, which opened in 2007, paid off about $46 million in lender financing in less than five years, board chair Tom Lynch said.

Several months ago, a second distribution was paid to the company’s 700 investors, mostly comprised of tri-state farmers and other residents.

Shareholder equity now exceeds $60 million, or about book value of $15,900 per unit, according to the news release.

“By operating debt-free with no outstanding bank financing, our plant is saving substantial money in interest payments,” Lynch said. “With our strong financial condition we are positioned to make consistent

Tom Lynch, chairman of the board of Siouxland Ethanol, is shown at the plant near Jackson, Neb., which has posted a profit in 12 consecutive quarters.

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distributions in the years to come.”

Siouxland Ethanol, which has about 35 employees, purchases about 19 million

bushels of corn annually from farmers and local elevators and produces over 50 million gallons of ethanol a year.

The plant also produces and sells distillers grain, a byproduct fed to cattle, hog and poultry, and corn oil for animal feed.

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A pickup truck is dwarfed by massive wind turbines at the Ainsworth, Neb. Wind Energy Facility.

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Nebraska’s wind energy losing steam

By Algis J. Laukaitis Lincoln Journal Star‌

The Nebraska Public Power District – considered the leader in wind energy development in the state – intends to build few, if any, wind farms over the next five years.

NPPD does plans to buy 10 megawatts of wind energy from a Winnebago Tribe project near Emerson, and is working on another project to buy as many as 50 megawatts of wind energy, Dave Rich, the utility’s renewable energy development manager, said.

Beyond those two projects, the utility has no plans to enter into long-term contracts with private wind farm developers, Rich said.

Wind energy supporters view NPPD’s decision – outlined in a resolution – as a moratorium. They say the state’s largest electric

utility should be doing more, not less, to develop wind energy resources.

Nebraska has the fourth best wind resources in the U.S. but ranks 25th in wind development, according to the American Wind Energy Association.

that after NPPD completes its involvement in two wind farm projects near Broken Bow, it does not plan to add more wind generation before 2017.

“I would not say it’s an absolute moratorium,” Rich said.

“If you look at the states that surround Nebraska, only Kansas has more wind resources than we do.”

John Hansen

Nebraska Farm Bureau president “If you look at the states that surround Nebraska, only Kansas has more wind resources than we do. But we have the least wind development of all the neighboring states,” said Nebraska Farm Bureau President John Hansen. “We’re falling behind.”

The resolution, passed last year on a 10-1 vote, says

He said NPPD is way ahead of schedule and halfway to its goal of having 10 percent of its energy come from renewable resources by 2020.

Board member Mary Harding of Lincoln – the sole no vote on the recent resolution – agreed that it may not be an absolute moratorium, but said it ties

the utility’s hands.

“The (10 percent) goal has become a ceiling,” she said.

“At one time it was a target to reach and now it’s a cap.

Harding said the resolution already has had an effect, noting that it prohibits NPPD from adding the 10 megawatts from the Winnebago project to its generation portfolio.

“We will buy it (the wind energy) and sell it to somebody,” she said. “We’ve tied our own hands.”

NPPD has been on a wind energy development binge since it built the state’s largest publicly owned wind farm at Ainsworth in 2005.

Since then, the utility has entered into long-term agreements to buy electricity from private companies, which can take advantage

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MRHD awards $230,000 to Woodbury groups The nonprofit organization that holds the license for riverboat gaming in Woodbury County recently awarded more than $230,000 to 30 area groups on Wednesday.

Missouri River Historical Development Inc. provided funds in the following categories: Economic development, community development and tourism • Siouxland Youth Athletics: $10,000 for scoreboards.

• Saturday in the Park: $7,500 for repairs and to set up secondary stage.

• Siouxland Paw Prints Rescue: $5,000 for spay and neutering services.

• Oto, Iowa, Veterans of Foreign Wars Little Sioux Valley Post 9124: $1,540 for banquet tables.

Human Services and health services • Anthon, Iowa, Ambulance and Rescue: $10,000 for ambulance cot.

• Goodwill Industries: $10,000 for Bobcat.

• Sioux City Salvation Army: $10,000 for dishwasher.

• Wo o d b u ry Co u n ty Emergency Services: $10,000 for “Jaws of Life” rescue tool.

• Woodbury County Community Action Agency:

$9,900 for replacement of • Cushing, Iowa: $10,000 for playground equipment. retaining wall.

• Sioux City Scottish Civic, public, patriotic, Rite: $10,000 for window replacement. charitable, religious • Siouxland Humane Society: $5,000 for spay/neuEducation tering program.

• Siouxland Informa• Woodbury County De- tional Group for the Blind: partment of Corrections: $4,125.52 to update tele$8,122.56 for body armor. phone system and website.

• Siouxland Dive and • Bishop Heelan CathoRescue Team: $8,669.24 for lic High School: $5,000 for divators and tender commu- computers.

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School: $10,000 for portable • Sloan, Iowa: $10,000 for sound system for gym. outdoor warning siren.

• Sioux City school district Safety Committee: $10,000 Leisure, cultural and for automated defibrillators. historical • Westwood Community • Anthon, Iowa: $1,448 to Schools: $10,000 for stage update town history books. risers.

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TMone is expanding its southeast South Dakota call center into the River View Corporate Centre in Dakota Dunes.

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Call center to move to Dakota Dunes, expand

By DAVE DREESZEN

Business Journal editor‌

DAKOTA DUNES | A rapidly growing firm that contracts with other businesses is moving its North Sioux City call center to nearby Dakota Dunes, where it intends to double its workforce.

TMone (pronounced TM-one) has invested more than $250,000 in its new state-of-the-art call center in the River View Corporate Centre in the Dunes, company president Anthony Marlowe said.

The space is finished, and workers are scheduled to move in by July 1, Marlowe said. The new offices boast more than twice as much capacity as the company’s existing facility at 200 S. Derby Lane in North Sioux City, which TMone opened in 2010.

Fifty jobs will be retained, and another 50 positions will be added over the next year, Marlowe said. The company has started hiring.

The North Sioux City office performs customer service for AT&T, a Fortune 500 client. Marlowe said TMone’s relocation and expansion to the Dunes was driven by increased

security needs for AT&T and a newly added client, which he did not identify.

To keep the two busineses separate, TMone will operate two separate call centers under one roof at the River View Corporate Centre.

“They share an address and a reception area,” he said. “If you are an employee working on one side or the other, you are never going to see the other side of the building.”

TMone is the second tenant in the River View Corporate Centre, located on a 5.74-acre site on the east side of Interstate 29. The 41,500-square-foot facility was built at a cost of about $4 million in 2005 by The Siouxland

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TMone also has call centers in Iowa City, where the company is headquartered, and Spearfish, S.D.

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Chamber promotes ‘summer recovery’ for flood-impacted businesses A year ago, the entire Siouxland region was threatened with a flood the likes of which we had not seen in over six decades… and for that matter perhaps, ever.

True to our Siouxland spirit, families, friends, neighbors, and, most remarkably, complete strangers stepped-up during a panic-riddled Memorial Day week to help evacuate homes, fill sand bags, build emergency levees, and fight the coming crest of Missouri River waters with every ounce of energy we could muster.

While our tri-state community rallied and did an extraordinary job to support those impacted in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, many effects of the 2011 flood remain. A year later, as many Siouxlanders continue to rebuild or remodel their homes, there

TSI Report Chris McGowan

are also numerous businesses that were directly and adversely impacted by the record flooding of last summer that continue to labor to regain their preflood status.

For example, many businesses in the Dakota Dunes area experienced a significant decline in customer activity as homes, families, and neighborhoods were evacuated and thousands of residents left the area for several months.

On the Nebraska side, the Marina Inn Hotel and Conference Center along with Kahill’s Steak-Fish Chophouse remained open throughout the flood event, but they were only able to

do so by expending considerable financial and human resources to protect their facilities from the rising waters.

On the Iowa side of the Missouri River, the flood’s impact took a significant toll on Bev’s on the River and the Hilton Garden Inn, which were forced to not only spend huge sums of money on emergency levy construction, but they we also forced to close for the entire summer. The loss of revenue associated with cancelled events like family and class reunions, wedding receptions, and conferences was considerable.

Down the road a ways, but still a part of Siouxland, WinnaVegas was closed for a period of time and was only able to reopen after purchasing and utilizing their famous “duck boats.”

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Flood waters from the Missouri River cover Hamilton Boulevard at the Interstate 29 exit in this June 30, 2011 photo. The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce is promoting a “summer of recovery” for local businesses impacted by last year’s historic flooding.

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McGowan: 2012 is Summer of Recovery from page 10 While these businesses and many, many others, survived, it is the goal of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce to help member businesses impacted by the flood of 2011 thrive in the summer of 2012.

With this in mind, the Chamber is launching the “Summer of Recovery” campaign specifically to promote businesses that were harmed by last summer’s floods.

Marking the one-year anniversary of the beginning of this devastating flood, the Board of Directors and staff of the Siouxland Chamber have designated from Memorial Day to Labor Day 2012 the “Summer of Recovery.” For

the next three months, the Chamber will work to promote the businesses that were focused on battling the flood and lost revenue as a result.

While the Siouxland Chamber exists to advocate for pro-business policies, job creation, and enhanced quality of life; we are particularly sensitive to the needs of our over 1,000 members. Reminded of the fact that one year ago our Siouxland community came together to support one another during the flood fight, we now recognize that for many local businesses the fight continues and we can best lend a hand in 2012 by supporting those businesses that were negatively

impacted by the floods of 2011.

So grab a friend and have dinner at a restaurant that was an unlucky victim of last year’s flood or plan a “stay-cation” and take your family to spend the weekend in one of several local hotels that were adversely affected. Perhaps your company or business can plan an employee get together at one of the several regional conference centers still recovering from last summer’s flood.

Together we can assist our friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens by choosing to support local businesses, organizations, and companies that battled the flood in 2011 by supporting them during the “Summer of Recovery” in 2012.

Chris McGowan is president of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce and its economic development division, The Siouxland Initiative.

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Energy: Nebraska’s wind energy losing steam from page 6 of federal tax incentives – something public utilities cannot do. Nebraska is an all public power state.

By the end of this year, NPPD will get wind energy from projects near Ainsworth, Bloomfield, Petersburg, Springview, Crofton and Broken Bow. It has 232 megawatts of wind generation resources, with a goal of 430 megawatts by 2020.

The resolution comes at a time NPPD is examining options for generating power over the next 20 years. The utility, as required by law, updates its “integrated resource plan” every five years.

As part of the process,

NPPD hosted 10 open houses across the state, including one in South Sioux City on May 14.

Hansen of the Farm Bureau said some NPPD wholesale customers, including rural electric associations, may be pushing the utility to invest more money in coal plants, which they claim is cheaper and more reliable than wind energy.

He encouraged NPPD to look at using more natural gas, which is abundant and inexpensive, and adding more wind energy to its generation portfolio.

“Wind and natural gas partner up very nicely,” Hansen said.

Rich acknowledged that

natural gas is cheap today but said the price could go up because of fracking, a controversial method of underground extraction.

He also noted that the fuel costs for a coal plant are about 2 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to about 3.5 cents for wind.

Rich said the NPPD board is trying to find a balance between short-term and long-term energy needs.

Now, it has excess power generation capacity.

One looming concern is the possible expiration of federal tax credits for renewable energy at the end of the year, he said. That could affect wind energy development nationwide, Rich said.

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Sabre partners with Western Iowa Tech to

train welders Company requires more skilled workers for new tower factory

By Dave Dreeszen

Business Journal editor‌

Sabre Communications Type of business: Manufacturer of various towers and poles for the telecommunications and utility industries Headquarters: Alvardo, Texas Current Sioux City site: 2101 Murray St., in Bridgeport industrial area Site of proposed new plant: Southbridge Business Park No. of local employees: 208 No. of additional jobs added in first phase of expansion: 200 Estimated investment of first phase: $18 million On the Web: www. sabretowersandpoles.com

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A tower used for electrical transmission and distribution is shown. Sabre Communications, which builds the towers, has started grading work for its proposed $18 million fabrication plant in Southbridge Business Park.

To gear up for expanding its tower manufacturing operations in Sioux City, Sabre Communications tasked Paula Peterson with hiring 200 additional welders within the next year.

“I knew that we would have to figure out a creative solution to find that many quality welders,” Peterson, Sabre’s human resources director, said.

“We felt that if we couldn’t draw the workforce from the community, we would have to train one.”

To help meet that goal, Peterson turned to Western Iowa Tech Community College. The college recently created a customized welding program on its Sioux City campus for new Sabre hires.

The four-week program, which focuses on blueprint reading, flux core welding and safety, offers students a flexible schedule to complete the course at their own pace.

The first class of four students recently started taking starting classes. The intent is to train similar-sized classes on an ongoing basis for a number of months to ramp up to the number of additional workers needed when Sabre opens its new factory in Southbridge Business Park.

The company recently broke ground on its seven-building campus, which includes a 192,000-square-foot plant that will fabricate support structures for electrical

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A Sabre Communications worker welds a piece of metal. Sabre has partnered with Western Iowa Tech Community College to create a customized program to train welders for the company’s new fabrication plant in Sioux City.

transmission and distribution lines.

Sioux City beat out several cities and states around the country for the million expansion, which calls for the company to invest $18 million and double its local workforce, from 208 to more than 400 full-time jobs in the initial phase.

The city pledged to provide a $1 million grant and the 150acre site in the newly developed business park, located just south of Sioux Gateway Airport. The city agreed to buy Sabre’s current complex in the 2100 block of Murray Street for $2 million, and then lease it back to the company after it completes its expansion in Southbridge.

The state also approved an incentive package that includes a nearly $1 million forgiveable loan, plus tax incentives. In addition, the company qualifies for state job training dollars through Western Iowa Tech’s Corporate College.

Peterson WITCC officials have “gone the extra mile” to ensure Sabre is successful in

hiring, training and retaining quality welders. The college, she noted, hired a business liaison to work with the company throughout the process.

“The liaison has been working with us since day one, helping us recognize and recruit good students, coordinating the sign up of students, and keeping an eye on the students daily by administering attendance and being a point person for any issues that may come up with their ability to complete the training,” Peterson said in a statement.

WITCC also will partner with Sabre as the company seeks to fill additional jobs, including in the areas of quality control, maintenance, material handling and machine operating.

The partnership between Sabre and WITCC was showcased at a recent news conference attended by representatives of the city and company. “ I a m ve ry p ro u d o f WITCC’s outstanding education programs that allow great partners like Sabre Industries to expand its operations and

enhance our community’s e c o n o m y ,” Western Iowa Tech President Dr. Terry Murrell said.

“This project Dr. Terry Murrell demonstrates the strength of these partnerships and the outstanding training and workforce opportunities available Bob Scott in Sioux City,” Mayor Bob Scott said.

Growth by advanced manufacturers like Sabre is creating a demand for an influx of skilled positions in the community, Scott said. Leaders of the city, college and Sioux City school districts have been meeting to discuss ways to encourage young students to consider careers in those trades, which backers describe as good-paying jobs.

Sabre, which has operated in Sioux City for 35 years, manufactures towers for the communications industries at its the current Murray Street site.

The new Southbridge fabrication factory will allow the Alvardo, Texas-based company to fill growing orders from utility companies for poles for transmission lines.

Sabre expects to start operations at its new Southbridge site, located northwest of Southbridge Drive and 225th Street, by January or February.

An additional 130 jobs would be created as part of a second phase of expansion, expected to begin a year or two after the fabrication plant is completed. Phase II would include construction of a galvanizing plant.

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ReStore recycles home goods in Siouxland

By John Quinlan

Business Journal staff writer‌

Everybody knows Habitat for Humanity as that Christian organization that builds simple, affordable housing in partnership with people in need.

Not everybody knows, however, that those Habitat folks also have their own store, a ReStore actually which focuses on providing, for a price, home improvement goods like building materials, appliances, light fixtures, toilets, windows and more for people working to restore their own homes.

Two years ago, the Siouxland Habitat for Humanity ReStore moved from Highway 75 to 1150 Triview Ave, a building that provided a much-needed 6,000 square feet of retail space, plus 3,000 square feet of office space.

“And we outgrew this less than six months after getting in here,” said Teresa Wolff, development director. “We really need a much larger building because we have a lot of things that could be recycled, and just due to lack of space sometimes, we can’t take as much as we’d like.”

Habitat has a good partnership with area businesses like the Pella and Gerkin window companies in the metro area and Schiebout’s in Orange City, Iowa, that donate new windows. And the ones that aren’t used in new home construction are added to the items available for sale in the ReStore.

Wolff said Siouxland carpet and tile companies also

donate. A strong partnership with Lowe’s also helps keep the store full.

Everything in the store is donated, either from manufacturers, contractors, demolition crews or other homeowners.

“When they get done doing a project, they might have just a little bit left, and so it gives us a way to turn those back around for people who are maybe just trying to do an entryway or a smaller space,” she said of the tile companies. “A lot of times, we’ll get tile that’s just enough to do a small bathroom, and people can do that rather than throwing it into a landfill.

“If we can use it in a project, it first and foremost goes there. We don’t like to spend money, and that gives us more cash to build with.

But things that are donated to our houses, that helps us offset the cost of the house.”

Habitat’s first ReStore years ago in San Antonio was born out of the desire of people to contribute to the organization, bringing in good bath tubs and toilets and sinks that they didn’t want to cart off to the landfill, Wolff said. And Habitats across the country adopted the concept.

“This was really a good twofold business,” Wolff said. “One, we’re raising funds toward the cost of housing, and two, we’re also recycling. We do a lot of reclaiming of the materials across the country, and so we have deconstruction crews in other places. We haven’t really started one

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Teresa Wolff, development director for Siouxland Habitat for Humanity, looks over the home improvement goods, the building materials, appliances, light fixtures and such available in the agency’s ReStore in Sioux City.

here in Siouxland.”

What these deconstruction crews do is strip homes of construction materials that can be reused elsewhere.

“There is always a need for those items somewhere else. I mean one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” she said. “This is the case with reclaimed material.”

Say, for instance, you are remodeling the bathroom of a home you bought because you hate the blue bathtub, sink and toilet. Well, someone else in the area might want those blue items because they are aiming for a vintage bathroom look.

The ReStore has provided folks with purple bathroom sets, black ones, even a John Deere green set.

While none of the items in the store are broken, some may be scuffed or wornlooking from use on a display floor. And some items just go out of fashion, which explains the abundance of gold-colored light fixtures in the ReStore, Wolff noted, along with the blonde wood cabinets that have lost favor to darker woods.

“We’re not taking business away from our partners because it’s a random thing.

It’s like taking a chance going into a thrift store and

finding he one thing you’re looking for,” Wolff said. “We provide for those people that are really on a budget and need to really work within their means.”

When asked if the ReStore’s prices were on the low side, she pointed to a sign that says: “If it’s too low, consider it God’s gift to you. And if it’s too high, consider it your gift to God,” stressing that the buyer is helping to build a house, “That’s why we’re here, to make a little money just to put back in the house.”

While there aren’t many empty spaces in the ReStore, Habitat for Humanity has

its needs. There is always a big turnover in kitchen cabinets, and there is a great need for white paint, Wolff said. Any basic paint, for that matter.

Spring and fall are the busiest times at the ReStore. The most donations arrive then because people are cleaning out their garages in spring or maybe getting rid of excess stuff in the fall. Summer is a bit slower because most people don’t like to think about doing anything when the heat cranks up, she said.

The ReStore is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

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OnTheMove Sellers joins Mercy clinic staff Dr. Larry Sellers has joined the staff at Mercy Medical Center’s Internal Medicine Clinic.

Sellers will begin seeing patients on June 18 Sellers in the clinic located on the campus of Mercy Medical Center.

Sellers is a graduate of the medical school at the University of Iowa and has been with Mercy Medical Center since 1989. Most recently, he served as the chief medical officer and vice president of Medical Affairs – a position he held for 14 years.

He has more than 30 years experience as an internist and geriatric specialist delivering direct, quality patient care.

Sellers will be transitioning from his full-time role as CMO to part-time work in Mercy’s Internal Medicine Clinic with Dr. Steve Joyce.

In addition to his new role, Sellers serves as medical director of Holy Spirit Retirement Home. During his 23 years as part of the Marian Health Center/Mercy Medical Center family, he has served in a variety of leadership roles.

Sellers is now accepting new patients and appointments.

EFS Group adds staff Marc Geels and Don Heilbuth of EFS Group have recently restructured their staff and added several new positions to accommodate the wealth management firm’s continued growth.

Megan Severeide, an employee of EFS Group since May of 2009, has accepted the position of director of client services. Severeide coordinates the firm’s many client appreciation

events and seminars.

She also serves as a l i a i s o n to ensure all client needs a re b e i n g Severeide met.

Dana Baldridge joins EFS Group as a client service assistant. Baldridge was formerly with Edward Jo n e s a n d Baldridge most recently with Vizio. Baldridge also served as an intern with EFS Group in 2008.

Amy Evans joins EFS Group as a client service assistant. Evans was with BMSI for three years and has a Evans long record of providing customer service.

Mercy names emergency services head Sue Froid has been prom o te d to director of Emergency/ Mercy Air C a r e /A m bulatory Services at Mercy MedFroid ical Center.

Froid has served in many roles during her 26 years with Mercy. She was most recently the manager for Post Critical Care on 6 SW. She holds a dual masters degree in nursing and health care administration and has been instrumental in facilitating many special projects across the organization.

Alorica adds to management team

Physician Assistants, and the Idaho Medical Association.

Alorica recently added CNOS has locations in to its management team in Dakota Dunes, Sioux City North Sioux City. and Moville, Iowa.

Noah Towns has accepted the posiSioux City law firm tion of qualadds partner ity champion. Towns The Berenstein, Moore, b e ga n h i s Heffernan, Moeller & Johnemployment son law firm recently anwith Alorica nounced Mark C. Cord III as its newest partner. i n M a r c h Towns of 2009 as Cord, who a customer service agent. joined the He previously served as a firm as an associate in trainer.

Nakia Tyler has accepted 2006, will continue the position his practice of recruiter. in the areas Cord Tyler joined of business, Alorica in 2007 as a commercial and real estate, customer wills, trusts, estate planning service and probate law. agent and Raised in Sioux City, Cord Tyler previously graduated from the Universerved as a trainer and also sity of Iowa in 1988. He reas a quality analyst. She has ceived his law degree from previous experience in the the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005. call center industry.

He is a member of the Iowa CNOS adds physician State Bar Association, State Bar of South Dakota, Neassistant Nelson braska State Bar AssociaMike Nelson recently tion, American bar Associajoined CNOS PC as a phy- tion and Woodbury County sician assistant. He will as- Bar Association. sist Dr. Wade Jensen, with orthopaedic and spine sur- USD names media geries, clinical exams, and relations head the injection and aspiration of joints for orthopaedic Tena Haraldson of Sioux conditions.

Falls has been named direcNelson comes from Black- tor of communications and foot, Ida., where he worked media relations for the Uniin family practice. versity of South Dakota.

He holds a bachelor’s deH a ra l d s o n fo r m e rly gree in biology and a master served as Associated Press of physician assistant stud- chief of bureau for North ies, both from Idaho State Dakota, South Dakota and University, and is currently Nebraska. Her 35-year caenrolled in a doctor of health reer with the AP included Science program through state Capitol and political reporting, as well as deA.T. Still University.

He also served three years veloping and managing AP in the National Health Ser- staff and news coverage in vice Corps. Nelson is certi- six bureaus. fied in BLS and ACLS, and is As chief of bureau she affiliated with the American worked with newspaper Academy of Physician As- and broadcast executives sistants, Idaho Academy of across the region, provided

professional training for hundreds of journalists and advocated for government openness.

Since 2000, she has served on working groups appointed by the South Dakota attorney general and the South Dakota Supreme Court to increase citizen access to government meetings, records and courts.

Haraldson is a 1976 graduate of South Dakota State University with a B.S. in science writing journalism. She was named a distinguished alumnus of both the SDSU journalism department and the university.

Vermillion United Way names director Kelsey Collier-Wise has been hired as executive director of United Way of Vermillion, S.D. Collier-Wise, a long-time Vermillion resident, is a graduate of Vermillion High School and the University of South Dakota School of Law.

North Sioux firm names IT specialist Vince Bugg has been named an IT support specialist with Documents & Design, also known as D2, in North Sioux City.

Bugg, who joined D2 in 2008, has several years of experience in the IT support field. His primarily responsibilities have been expanded to include planning, implementing and supporting computer infrastructures for businesses.

Before joining D2, Bugg was a service technician and sales representative at Dakota PC Warehouse, where he provided hardware and software troubleshooting and repairs, and sold computers, TVs and accessories. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Gateway in customer service, technical support, IT and sales.

United hires new agent Kareen Johnson has joined the residential sales team at United Real Estate Solutions.

Born and ra i s e d i n Johnson California, Johnson spent her childhood immersed in her mother’s successful real estate career. Since moving to Sioux City seven years ago, she has been receiving on the job training for her domestic engineering degree.

Johnson, who is active in the community, will be working out of the company’s United Center office.

Heartland Counseling names director Jennifer Jividen Jackson has been appointed executive director of Heartland Counseling Services in South Sioux City.

Jackson, a native of Sioux City, has 11 years of professional practice in private and public settings. She earned an undergraduate degree from Briar Cliff University and a masters of arts degree in clinical art therapy from the University of Louisville.

Tyson Foods promotes Dial Jeff Dial was recently promoted to specialist of collaborative planning at Tyson Foods in Dakota Dunes, where he has Dial worked since 2003.

Dial has worked in production planning for more than 15 years. He began his career as a production scheduler at Tyson’s Dakota City, Neb. plant.

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Make smart choices when exercising

As we age the need for exercise becomes crucial if we want to lead long productive lives. Not everyone can put themselves through those strenuous workouts seen on those infomercials. So, what are your capabilities, just about everyone can do some form of exercise to keep their body functioning properly.

We have all heard exercise is medicine. Aerobics founder, Dr. Kenneth Cooper states “physical activity is one of the greatest bargains this world has ever known.”

We all love a good deal, so take advantage. Small adjustments can lead to big changes. Take a look at your life, what is working, what is not? You may have come to the point in your life where running is not the best choice for you. That’s ok, there are plenty of physical activity choices out there.

Think about longevity when making your choice, what can you do without injuring yourself. Summer has arrived - get in the pool, swim some laps or try water aerobics. Water can be a near-perfect workout environment due to the buoyancy, which takes pressure off the joints. Join a health club, group fitness classes may be what inspires you or working with a personal trainer.

Walking is an excellent choice for most people and, other than good shoes, costs you nothing. Did you know that walkers have fewer incidences of cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes? In addition, walking has mental health and spiritual benefits.

Take your time and warm up those muscles to increase the blood flow. You might be in a hurry but an injury will take a lot more time out of your workout schedule than a proper warm up.

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probably heard it before but proper stretching reduces the risk of injuries. As we age, our range of motion can decrease and stretching becomes crucial.

I have taught group fitness classes all my adult life and have ended my classes with some form of stretching, which can be key to exercising smart.

Stay hydrated, water is the most vital essential nutrient our body needs. Water helps regulate our body temperature, cushions internal organs, keeps our mucous membranes moist and lubricates our joints. Dehydration causes fatigue, which could lead to injury.

Another phrase we hear all the time is to check with your doctor before starting an exercise program. This is important. Selecting an exercise program that’s right for you will require some self-analysis on your part as well. If you have pain every time you do a certain exercise, try something else.

Sometimes we experience pain due to the intensity of our workout, try working out at a lower intensity if you experience pain. We are all unique, so listen to your body’s needs.

At yo u r place of business, be an a m bassador for

physical activity. It is great to see employees walking during their breaks, find a co-worker to join you, the buddy system works well to encourage and keep each other in check. You should be able to carry on a conversation while walking.

Take the stairs! When I was in nursing school on clinical rotation at the hospital, I took the stairs every chance I had. At the beginning, my friend Missy was the only other student I could get to join me on the stairs, but by the end of clinicals I had our entire group, including our instructor, taking the stairs. It was fun as a group, some had to start slow but that is OK. We need to exercise smart, several flights of stairs may be too much at first, start with one flight and increase gradually.

People tend to value their health the most when they lose it. Work on being the best you can be NOW. This is where you are today. MOVE FORWARD from this point.

We are all work in progress no matter what our age is.

Stay safe and injury free for the long haul.

For more information about Mercy Business Health Services, worksite wellness programming, please contact Deb Twyford RN, Worksite Wellness at 712-2744334 or via e-mail at twyfordd@ mercyhealth . com

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Fareway hosted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Morningside store on May 2. Shown are Fareway’s Chris Palm, Mike Hammell, local grocery manager, Dennis Korsmo and John Kamienski along with employees and Chamber Ambassadors.

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Lawler Fixture’s new owners, Joseph Lawler and Teresa (Lawler) Schwietz held a recent ribbon-cutting and open house at their new store location, 123 W. 14th Street, one block east of Hamilton Boulevard. Lawler Fixture sells and services anything that has to do with a restaurant or bar and have been doing so for 49 years.

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Central Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 8 to celebrate the opening of its new location at 4201 South Lakeport St. Pictured are Steve Boden, vice president, Carolyn Yockey, vice president and branch manager and Jeff Lapke, Sioux City market president, along with Marian Burnett, director of the Crittenton Center. The ribbon of $1,000 in bills was donated to the Crittenton Center.

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Dr. Giese is married to her high school sweetheart, Bob Giese and has a son, Cal. Dr. Giese is committed to providing quality dental care for Siouxland.

Dr. Brian Bursick is a Sioux City native growing up in the Crescent Park area. He attended West High School and graduated in 1986. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Nebraska Dental School in 1994. After graduation he practiced briefly in Sergeant Bluff, IA. In 1997 he joined Dr. Wheelock as an associate.

In 2004 he became a business partner.

Away from the office Dr. Bursick is busy with his family. He and his wife Kristy have three young sons.

Dr. Bursick is devoted to delivering quality comprehensive dentistry to the people of his hometown, Sioux City, IA.

Dr. Wheelock established his own dental practice in 1977. It originally was only 2 blocks from its current location at 4100 Morningside Avenue.

Dr. Wheelock was born and raised in Sioux City graduating from Sioux City Central High School in 1969. He went on to receive his Bachelors of Science degree from Briar Cliff College in 1973. He attended dental school at the University of Iowa and earned his Doctor of Dental Science degree in 1976.

After graduation Dr. Wheelock returned to Sioux City.

Dr. Wheelock is involved in his community & church. Dr. Wheelock is married to his college sweetheart, Marilyn, and has three adult sons and three daughters in law. He is the proud grandfather of five incredible grandchildren.

Dr. Wheelock is proud to call Siouxland home and enjoys providing quality dental care to the community.

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Know How: Men, be good to yourself to stay healthy from page 8 means a better chance for prevention of the disease, or improved management.

Get your yearly flu shots from your employer and other vaccinations recommended by your doctor.

Vaccinations are often required for travel or to reduce job-related risks if you travel a lot for your job. If your employer has a wellness program, now is the time for you to get involved.

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3) Colorectal Cancer Tests: Begin regular screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 50. Your doctor can help you decide which test—traditional or virtual colonoscopy – is right for you.

4) Diabetes (fasting blood sugar) Tests: Have a test to screen for pre-diabetes or diabetes if you are overweight/ obese and especially if your waist is greater than 37 inches or you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Abdominal fat, “the beer belly,” is the leading risk factor for diabetes in men.

5) Depression: If you’ve felt “down”, sad, or hopeless, or felt little interest or pleasure in doing things for 2 weeks straight, talk to your doctor about whether he or she can screen you for depression.

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(PSA) test or digital rectal · Choose to eat healthy. examination (DRE) com· Drink 40 or more ounces pleted. of water daily to reduce your heart disease risk by 50 to PROTECT YOURSELF BY 60 percent.

THINKING SAFETY AND · Eat 5 or more servings WORKING SMART of nuts (palm size is 1 servFasten your safety belts, ing and without added salt) wear a helmet when riding a each week for a 40 to 60 motorcycle or a bike, apply percent reduction in heart proper sunscreen, install disease, diabetes and cansmoke detectors in your cer. home and test them each · Be physically active for year, build safe and healthy 30 or more minutes per day relationships with family or at least 2.5 hours each and friends and wash your week. hands. We must be diligent · Strength train at least in planning ahead and be- 2-3 or more times each ing ready for emergencies to week to build muscle, lose reduce the risks of prevent- inches of fat around your able illness and accidents in belly and speed your methe home, workplace and at tabolism. play.

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Koated Kernels held a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 9 during the opening day of the Sioux City Farmers Market.

Koated Kernels specializes in gourmet pre-popped popcorn perfect for gifts, fundraising, special events and everyday snacks. The business was started by sisters Beth Boettcher and BJ McClellan, part of the fifth generation of American Pop Corn Co., the makers of the Jolly Time brand.

J&L Staffing and Recruiting hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony May 9 to celebrate the completion of a restoration project at its offices at 219 W. 7th St. Company officials shown in the photo include: John Wockenfuss, president; Kelly Conolly, vice president, and Matt Short, vice president.

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ABRA Auto Body & Glass hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 15. The business, located in the renovated Sioux City Ford building along Sixth Street, offers industryleading processes with the advantages of local ownership, management and staff.

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Format change for North Sioux electronics store

By Dave Dreeszen

Business Journal editor‌

Dakota PC Warehouse recently converted its North Sioux City location into an outlet store carrying heavily discounted electronic products.

Beginning this month, the outlet at 115 Gateway Drive will be open on select weekends and feature scratch and dent products, overstock, and other highly discounted products.

Service operations will continue to be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday at the North Sioux City site.

Dakota PC Warehouse, a retailer of new and remanufactured computing and consumer electronics products, will continue to operate its retail locations at 3505 Gordon Drive in Sioux City and 1216 E. Cherry St. in Vermillion, S.D. Dakota PC Warehouse’s North Sioux City-based parent company, Value Systems Recovery, also announced it is now an authorized reseller of a family

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The Dakota PC Warehouse retail store 3505 Gordon Drive in Sioux City is shown in this file photo. The company says it is converting its North Sioux City location to an outlet store.

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Established in 2004 by Pioneer Bank Community AD – Sgt. Bluff Advocate – 4.889” x 6.5” – FULL COLOR former Gateway executives Keith Thomas and Bob Burnett, Dakota PC Warehouse also is now an authorized reseller of LG’s commercial line of high definition LED TVs and monitors.

Dakota PC Warehouse also offers home theater A good decision for your business. and home audio design and installation.

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Sioux City Council members help cut the ribbon for the new $27.5 million water treatment plant in Southbridge Business Park. The plant, which can treat up to 30 million gallons per day, will provide water to the 400-acre business park, as well as to customers in other growing areas of Morningside.

Innovative Benefit Consultants hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16 to celebrate the opening of its new offices in a renovated building at 412 Water St. Shown cutting the ribbon are IBC partners Stuart Lee and Robert Heller.

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Goodwill CEO John Hantla Jr., with retired Goodwill CEO John Hantla Sr., and Goodwill board chair Dan Pecaut, cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new Camp Achievement Center at Camp Goodwill in South Sioux City.

The center will allow the camp, which serves youth, the disabled and the local community, to operate on a yearround basis.

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Local woman on state advocacy board Gov. Terry Branstad recently appointed Elaine Sanders of Sioux City to the State Child Advocacy Board.

The board establishes policies and procedures for two vol- Sanders unteer child advocacy programs: the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and the Foster Care Review Boards (FCRB) program.

Sanders is a registered investment representative at Security National Bank, working through PrimeVest Financial Services. Sanders began her career at Security in 1996.

College; Secretary: Mindy Stevens, Sunnybrook Dental; and Treasurer: Jenny Uhl, Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools The organization has launched a 4.5 million dollar capital campaign to build the museum at 623 Pearl St., and become a key component to Sioux’s City’s West end revitalization. Plans are developed for nine permanent interactive exhibition spaces, with additional space for traveling exhibits, tailored to children ages six months to eight years old.

For more information, or to donate, go to: www.childrensmuseumofsiouxland.org or follow the Children’s Museum of Siouxland’s progress on Facebook.

and Sport: From Pythagoras’ Gymnasium to Plato’s Academy.” In the paper, she explains the connections between philosophy, democracy and sport in the ancient world based on research from her recent book “Athletics and Philosophy in the Ancient World: Contests of Virtue.”

Reid joined the Morningside faculty in 1996.

Local cardiologists earn certification

Cardiovascular Associates P.C. in Sioux City announces the following board certifications.

Dr. Joy L. Taylor, a noninvasive cardiologist, has successfully earned her board certification in Local prof lectures Transthoracic Plus Stress Taylor at Italian forum Certification Heather L. Reid, profes- in Adult Echocardiography Children’s Museum sor and chair of philosophy at from the National Board of Morningside Echocardiography. names officers College, reDr. Edward J. Zajac, Jr., The Children’s Museum cently gave an interventional carof Siouxland announces the a n i nv i te d diologist, newly-elected 2012 -2013 lecture at the Executive Board of Directors. University of has successOfficers include: President: Rome Foro fully earned his Board Jennifer Letch, Beef Prod- Italico in Italy. Reid Ce r t i f i ca ucts Inc.; Vice-President: Reid talked tion in InBrandy Tenhulzen, West- about her paern Iowa Tech Community per “Philosophy, Democracy terventional Zajac

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Dr. Charlotte K. Ng, an interventional cardiologist, has successfully earned her Board Certification in I n te rve nNg tional Cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Local dermatologist obtains designation Dr. Raymond Kuwahara of Tri-State Specialists has achieved the designation, Fellow of the American Society of Contact Dermatology.

Kuwahara is board certified in dermatology, a diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. His practice is limited to dermatology, with special interests in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of skin cancers, warts, acne, and other diseases of the skin, nail and hair.

Music professor receives USD award David Moskowitz is the 2012 recipient of the Knutson Distinguished Professor Award, presented by the

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College of Fine Arts at the University of South Dakota.

Moskowitz, professor of mu- Moskowitz sic history in the USD Department of Music, was selected following a committee review of several applicants.

Moskowitz joined the USD faculty in 2001 and teaches courses on music history while his research interests include Caribbean popular music such as reggae and ska, and dancehall.

Popular research subjects include Bob Marley and Jimi Hendrix.

Ballard earns Million Dollar Round Table Ameriprise Financial Advisor Steven R. Ballard has earned membership into the Million Dol- Ballard lar Round Table.

Membership into the Million Dollar Round Table is a career milestone for members who represent top life insurance and financial services professionals.

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USD names head of clinical center Jeremy Hall has been named director of the University of South Dakota Sanford Sc h o o l o f Medicine’s Rodney R. Hall Parry, M.D., Clinical Skills & Simulation Center Parry Center for Clinical Skills and Simulation.

Hall will be responsible for oversight of center operations, curriculum development, staffing and direction of faculty in the center. In the lead-up to the center’s anticipated grand opening this summer, Hall will also contribute to design, layout and specification of equipment requirements.

The $1.5 million simulation center will be a state-of-theart facility to teach clinical communication, physical examination and technical skills for health professionals at all levels of learning.

Hall, a 2005 graduate of the medical school, previously served as an assistant professor in the department of family medicine.

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NewChamberInvestors T’s 2 Pleeze Rob Maynard 1008 W. 7th St. Sioux City IA 51103-5339 712-258-4433 Graphic Design for T-Shirts and Promotions Goodin Insurance Agency LLC Julie Goodin 105 Sergeant Square Drive Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054 Insurance Agency Children’s Museum of Siouxland Kari Kellen 306 Virginia St. Sioux City IA 51101 712-224-2542

Village Cooperative of Sioux City Steve Jahnke 1551 Indian Hills Drive, Suite 104 Sioux City, IA 51104 712-258-3387 Independent Living Albaton Michael Bennett 4280 Sergeant Road, Suite 250 Sioux City, IA 51106 712-266-3676 Business Consulting Short Staffed Inc. Reed Burson 614 Cook St. Sioux City IA 51103 712-224-0022 Staffing Service

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Buy Fresh Buy Local-Siouxland Roger Caudron 505 Fifth St. Sioux City, IA 51101 712-253-0198 Sioux City Farmer’s Market CFO Systems LLC Bill McInturf 11606 Nicholas Omaha, NE 68154 402-884-0066 Interim & Timeshare CFO Square Tire Scott Eldridge 2501 Hamilton Blvd.

Sioux City, IA 51103-4045 712-279-0407 Tire Sales/Auto Repair

BusinessAfterHours Paige Duke, with mic in hand, of CMT’s Sweet Home Alabama, introduces her “choice” boyfriend, Jeremiah James Korfe, to the crowd at WinnaVegas during the May Siouxland Chamber Business After Hours. Paige chose Jeremiah, standing behind Paige, out of 20-plus men on the CMT reality series.

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The following businesses and organizations this month are observing anniversaries of five or more years as Siouxland Chamber of Commerce investors.

5 years

Leadership Siouxland Amanda Beller 101 Pierce St. Sioux City IA 51101 Paul Davis Restoration George Jacobs 1610 Pierce St. Sioux City IA 51105 Siouxland Ethanol LLC Chuck Hofland 1501 Knox Blvd.

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10 years

Barkley Asphalt Inc William Barkley 123 Steuben St. Sioux City IA 51101 Graham’s Grill & Pub Glen McDonald 201 Tower Road North Sioux City SD 57049

Kruse Financial Group Joseph Kruse 330 Oak Tree Lane, Suite B Dakota Dunes SD 57049 Tri-State Specialists LLC Cindy Uthof 2800 Pierce St., Suite 101 Sioux City IA 51104

15 years

Connelly Tiehen & Sons Inc. Bart Connelly PO Box 1268 Dakota Dunes SD 57049 Outback Steakhouse Jim Brown 4500 Southern Hills Drive Sioux City IA 51106

20 Years

Center for Siouxland Jonette Spurlock 715 Douglas Street Sioux City IA 51101

25 years

Heartland Chiropractic Assoc-Singing Hills Dean Poss 3405 Singing Hills Blvd.

Sioux City IA 51106

30 years

Graham Tire Jake Noll 3480 Gordon Drive Sioux City IA 51106 Van Osdel Plastering & Drywall William Van Osdel 2820 Robinson Street Sioux City IA 51105

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Congratulations to Pancheros Mexican Grill on opening its first Sioux City location. Pancheros features fresh pressed, homemade tortillas & fresh ingredients. This transaction was brokered by Chris Bogenrief and Beau Braunger.

1215 Dakota Avenue, SSC Turnkey restaurant for sale right off busy Dakota Ave. and sees 13,000+ VPD across from grocery and next to Dairy Queen.

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4269 Sergeant Road 2,070 sf next to new Fareway.

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Featuring incredible views, 4th & Jackson Corporate Lofts are perfect for hosting execs & new recruits. Ideal access to nightlife. Inc. fitness, washer/dryer, full kitchen.

399 Tower Road, DD Dunes Toy Boxes ready for occupancy in August. Own or lease your own 25’ x 50’ storage condominium next to Dunes water tower. Perfect for RV’s boats, cars, etc.

1512 Pierce St

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PROPERTY MUST SELL! HUGE PRICE REDUCTION!!! 3,935 sf building w/8 offices, 1 conf. room, reception & freight elevator to basement. Newly paved Pierce St. & off-street parking in rear.

BEST CORNER IN DUNES! 7,000 sf wing next to Mercy Breast Care Center at Dunes’ front door. All residential & medical traffic must pass this corner!

Can be demised to 1,058 sf.

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2,237 sf for lease in free standing building w/ off-street pkng at door. Great signage on corner lot. Building also for sale.

Great building lot for commercial or office next to new Sgt. Bluff Fareway Food Store. Only one left of 44,993 sf. Reasonable price of $1.25 per sf.

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