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This unique forum is the only one of its kind in the Siouxland area!   **Topics for this year's forum included:** \- [Sioux City Community School District](https://www.facebook.com/SiouxCityCommSchools?__cft__[0]=AZUizrynY-SlduZD7alK1EK6rWygD4R8eQ1SLQ5pm0OnglP_ZG2t_vPjxEd-mPvdEoCZFkV0sH5GTcdPCBiov2K7VVRIw_TzPD5pgb_gzI9D87xO8nrndngqwBUtGMD9pZ2KXwwN7TS7kMPpXZ8Wpml3hx5-VwcH65KPuyZZy6jOMw&__tn__=-]K-R): Career Academy \- [Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System](https://www.facebook.com/nswers4ne?__cft__[0]=AZUizrynY-SlduZD7alK1EK6rWygD4R8eQ1SLQ5pm0OnglP_ZG2t_vPjxEd-mPvdEoCZFkV0sH5GTcdPCBiov2K7VVRIw_TzPD5pgb_gzI9D87xO8nrndngqwBUtGMD9pZ2KXwwN7TS7kMPpXZ8Wpml3hx5-VwcH65KPuyZZy6jOMw&__tn__=-]K-R) \- [Iowa Finance Authority](https://www.facebook.com/iowafinance?__cft__[0]=AZUizrynY-SlduZD7alK1EK6rWygD4R8eQ1SLQ5pm0OnglP_ZG2t_vPjxEd-mPvdEoCZFkV0sH5GTcdPCBiov2K7VVRIw_TzPD5pgb_gzI9D87xO8nrndngqwBUtGMD9pZ2KXwwN7TS7kMPpXZ8Wpml3hx5-VwcH65KPuyZZy6jOMw&__tn__=-]K-R): Housing Programs \- Midwest Trends in Property Tax Relief from [The Council of State Governments](https://www.facebook.com/CSGovts?__cft__[0]=AZUizrynY-SlduZD7alK1EK6rWygD4R8eQ1SLQ5pm0OnglP_ZG2t_vPjxEd-mPvdEoCZFkV0sH5GTcdPCBiov2K7VVRIw_TzPD5pgb_gzI9D87xO8nrndngqwBUtGMD9pZ2KXwwN7TS7kMPpXZ8Wpml3hx5-VwcH65KPuyZZy6jOMw&__tn__=-]K-R)   **Featured Presentations by:** \- Leslie Heying, Director of Communications, Sioux City Community School District \- Kelsey Miller, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Sioux City Community School District \- Dr. Matt Hastings, Executive Director, Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Education Reporting System (NSWERS) \- Dr. Leah Barrett, President, Northeast Community College \- Nichole Hansen, Policy and Partnership Manager, Iowa Finance Authority \- Tim Anderson, Director of Policy and Research, The Council of State Governments   We extend our gratitude to our presenters, guests, state representatives, and legislators for attending this year's event. A special thank you to the culinary students of the Sioux City School District: Career Academy for catering the event.   To get involved in SIMPCO legislative activities, please contact us at simpco@simpco.org. ![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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