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The evening was filled with festive cheer, delicious food, special recognition, and fun activities, making it a memorable event for all. **Board Meeting and Farewell** Before the banquet, the SIMPCO Board held its final meeting of the year, marking the last official session for **Vice Chair Dan Moore**, Sioux City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem. Dan announced he will not seek a fourth council term. We also recognized **Mark Monson**, a long-standing board member and former Board Chair, who attended his last meeting as a voting member.  Thank you, Dan and Mark, for your years of dedication and service to SIMPCO! Your leadership has made a lasting impact, and we wish you both all the best! **Honoring Years of Service** Two outstanding team members were recognized for their long-standing dedication: - **Brenda Berens**, Transit Manager – 15 years of service - **Michelle Bostinelos**, Executive Director – 20 years of service We are grateful for their commitment and leadership, which continue to strengthen our organization and the communities we serve. ![SIMPCO Board of Directors 2025 Group Photo](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SIMPCO%20Board%20of%20Directors%202025%20Group%20Photo.jpg?width=424&height=310&name=SIMPCO%20Board%20of%20Directors%202025%20Group%20Photo.jpg) ![Michelle Bostinelos Accepting Award for 20 years](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Michelle%20Bostinelos%20Accepting%20Award%20for%2020%20years.jpg?width=420&height=392&name=Michelle%20Bostinelos%20Accepting%20Award%20for%2020%20years.jpg) ![Dan Moore with Michelle Bostinelos and Jon Winkel](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Dan%20Moore%20with%20Michelle%20Bostinelos%20and%20Jon%20Winkel.jpg?width=421&height=561&name=Dan%20Moore%20with%20Michelle%20Bostinelos%20and%20Jon%20Winkel.jpg) ![Jon winkel with Mark Monson and Michelle Bostinelos](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Jon%20winkel%20with%20Mark%20Monson%20and%20Michelle%20Bostinelos.jpeg?width=461&height=615&name=Jon%20winkel%20with%20Mark%20Monson%20and%20Michelle%20Bostinelos.jpeg) ![Brenda Berens Accepting Award with Brian Pearson, Michelle Bostinelos, and Jon Winkel](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Brenda%20Berens%20Accepting%20Award%20with%20Brian%20Pearson%2c%20Michelle%20Bostinelos%2c%20and%20Jon%20Winkel.jpg?width=499&height=375&name=Brenda%20Berens%20Accepting%20Award%20with%20Brian%20Pearson%2c%20Michelle%20Bostinelos%2c%20and%20Jon%20Winkel.jpg)   ![avatar](https://simpco.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2024%20SIMPCO%20Site/Global/simpco-blog-author-logo.png?width=290&name=simpco-blog-author-logo.png) #### [SIMPCO](https://simpco.org/news/author/simpco) The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is a council of governments serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. ## RELATED ARTICLES Button Title [![simpco-logo-white](https://45496084.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/45496084/hubfs/2024%20SIMPCO%20Site/Global/simpco-logo-white.webp?width=130&name=simpco-logo-white.webp)](https://simpco.org/) The Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is a council of governments serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. 6401 Gordon Drive Sioux City, IA 51106 [**712-279-6286**](tel:7122796286) [**simpco@simpco.org**](mailto:%20simpco@simpco.org) - [Divisions](https://simpco.org/divisions) - [Transportation Planning](https://simpco.org/divisions/transportation-planning) - [Community Development](https://simpco.org/divisions/community-development) - [Economic Development](https://simpco.org/divisions/economic-development) - [Housing Programs](https://simpco.org/divisions/housing-programs) - [GIS Mapping](https://simpco.org/divisions/gis-mapping) - [SRTS / Paratransit](https://simpco.org/siouxland-regional-transit-system) - [Learn More](https://simpco.org/about-us) - [About Us](https://simpco.org/about-us) - [Current Projects](https://simpco.org/news/tag/current-projects) - [Publications](https://simpco.org/publications) - [Resources](https://simpco.org/resources) - [Contact Us](https://simpco.org/contact-us) - [News & Events](https://simpco.org/news/tag/news) - [Online Store](https://www.walloffame247.com/srts-simpco) Sign up for Our Newsletter Subscribe to our monthly newsletter to stay updated on current projects, upcoming events, meetings, grant opportunities, and ways to get involved. © SIMPCO. 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