Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Sioux Falls.
🏘️ Community
Hy-Vee stores in Sioux Falls are hosting a Back-to-School Community Food Drive through Sunday, Aug.
23, where customers can round up their purchase, buy pre-filled donation bags, or drop off canned goods at collection barrels (each dollar donated is matched up to $100,000).
A public celebration honoring T.
Denny Sanford is set for Aug. 29 at Washington Pavilion, with doors opening at 1 p.m., the program starting at 2 p.m. and a reception from 3 to 4 p.m.+ This event, open to the public, is designed to honor his legacy.
💼 Business
School Bus Inc. on W.
8th Street in Sioux Falls is hiring bus drivers, aides and mechanics without needing a CDL; the company covers training costs, offers a sign-on bonus and expects drivers to complete at least 20 days of training before the school year begins.
Tre Ministries' director of business development, Isaiah Neve, a Sioux Falls native, is making an impact by sharing his passion for storytelling and community building.
He has worked at Tre Ministries (since Jan. 2021) and uses his role to help young adults find purpose.
🎭 Culture
Local designer Kyrie Dunkley of Shinin Star Style brings modern native fashion to All My Relatives on Aug.
29 at Levitt (starting at 10 a.m.). Dunkley blends everyday streetwear with traditional elements to offer fresh representation for the community.
🎓 Education
Sioux Falls School District will welcome 63 new teachers this fall, and each will receive a $250 grant for classroom supplies (designed to meet their classrooms’ unique needs).
This funding supports first-year teachers ahead of school starting on Thursday, Aug. 27.
USD and Southeast Tech have expanded their partnership to let business students transfer up to 65 credits from associate degrees into USD bachelor programs.
The change supports a clear pathway in Sioux Falls for affordable, career focused education.
📰 Real Estate
On Aug. 18, 2026, property records show a new house on the east side sold for $1.8 million.
Built on a one-acre lot in Pleasant View Acres near Arrowhead Parkway and Six Mile Road, the 5,000 sqft home features six bedrooms, four bathrooms, two fireplaces, and a soundproof media room.
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