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Leadership Siouxland is the community leadership development program for the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. Its purpose is to train community-minded individuals from business, government, education and other sectors for leadership opportunities.

Leadership Siouxland’s program helps students diversify their networks, gain recognition as emerging leaders, stay connected in the community, and take part in future growth of the community. By motivating participants to a higher level of community awareness and involvement, Leadership Siouxland helps ensure that the Siouxland area has strong leadership for the future.

Learn how to become a catalyst for Siouxland’s growth… for Siouxland’s development… for Siouxland’s future!

About Us

Purpose

The purpose of Leadership Siouxland is to identify and train outstanding individuals representing diverse views and experiences to assume leadership roles in economic, cultural, philanthropic and civic development for the tri-state area. It is a highly structured, nine-month program (September-May) with graduation following completion of the program.

News

June 14, 2018

2018 Alumni Event

We would like to announce the Annual Leadership Siouxland Alumni Event at Buffalo Alice’s on Historic Fourth Street in Sioux City on Wednesday June 27th from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Alumni, corporate supporters of Leadership Siouxland, current and past board members, and individuals interested in becoming class participants are welcome! Come for fun, information, connecting and …

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August 27, 2017August 27, 2017

Seven Questions with Leadership Siouxland’s Peggy Smith

Article by Ty Rushing, SIOUX CITY JOURNAL Aug. 27, 2017 — Peggy Smith has come full circle when it comes to her involvement with Leadership Siouxland. In 1993, Smith graduated from the program that’s dedicated to helping shape the tri-state area’s leaders of tomorrow. She also served a few terms on its board of directors. …

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May 23, 2017June 26, 2017

Executive Director

Peggy Smith has been selected as the new Executive Director of Leadership Siouxland, effective June 1, 2017. Peggy is a graduate of the program and a former board member, and is also employed in human resources as a senior manager at Wells Enterprises, Inc. She has extensive experience in administration, training and management. Prior to …

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FAQ

Q. What is Leadership Siouxland?

A. Leadership Siouxland is a community leadership training program. The goals of the program are to motivate individuals to develop a sense of community trusteeship, to encourage participants to assume leadership roles in community affairs, to develop participant awareness of the Siouxland community, to provide opportunities for communication between emerging and established leadership, and to explore various aspects of leadership. Leadership Siouxland educates, challenges and inspires its participants to bring out their inherent quality to “point the way.” The ultimate goal is to instill passion in our current and emerging leaders while fostering a high level of civic engagement.

Register

If selected to participate in Leadership Siouxland, you and/or your company or sponsoring agency/organization, agree to pay the $675 nonrefundable tuition. (If you choose to pay via PayPal transaction fees may be included.) The fee is due upon receipt of your letter of acceptance.

A limited number of scholarships are available to class participants with demonstrated need. For additional information concerning scholarships, contact Leadership Siouxland by email (info@leadershipsiouxland.org) or call (712) 898-8594.

Sessions are generally held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month from October through May. Attendance at the day-long Orientation Retreat in September is mandatory. This session is typically the third Thursday in September from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some sessions may change to a different day of the month and could be scheduled during the day time to get the best possible session/panelists/locations.