LEADERSHIP TEAM
Source For Siouxland is comprised of a Leadership Team that oversees the management of the initiative.
- Amy Bloch, Catholic Charities
- Barbara Aalfs, Source For Siouxland
- Christopher Courtney, Siouxland District Health Department (Contractor)
- Deb Burnight, Facilitated Resources
- JoAnn Gieselman, Growing Community Connections
- Heather Hennings, United Way of Siouxland (Fiscal Agent)
- Katie Roberts, Siouxland Community Foundation
- Kevin Grieme, Siouxland District Health Department (Contractor)
- Linda Phillips, Source For Siouxland
- Matt Ohman, Siouxland Human Investment Partnership
- Michelle Lewis, Siouxland District Health Department (Contractor)
- Terrie Binneboese, United Way of Siouxland (Fiscal Agent)
BACKGROUND
Source For Siouxland has supported community planning and data collection in Woodbury County for nearly three decades, with annual Data Reports presented at community meetings since 2001. The initiative originated as Comprehensive Strategy with data stored with Siouxland CARES as backbone. It was renamed Source For Siouxland in 2019 and expanded to the tri-state area, partnering with Growing Community Connections. Backbone support officially shifted in April 2025 when the Siouxland District Health Department began to provide data collection and facilitation of meetings following the closure of Siouxland CARES.
With support from partners like the Siouxland District Health Department, United Way of Siouxland, and the Helios Foundation, Source For Siouxland turns data into insight—and insight into action for our community.
For detailed history, click here.
For a visual look at how community planning results in improved data outcomes, please click here.
OUR ROLE IN COMMUNITY PLANNING
Community Planning is an intentional planning process that incorporates community partners in the collective process of measuring, documenting, planning, and achieving strategic community priorities, goals and outcomes. Community planning creates a platform for strategic investment in the areas of most significant need for the community.
The purpose and role of Source For Siouxland in Community Planning is to collect, document, and share data from the Siouxland region that offer insight into community strengths/challenges to prioritize focus and investment. Local, tri-state, and national data is collected in the areas of Economic Stability, Education, Health, Safety, and Quality of Life. Through our annual Data Update and monthly Data Features, we collect and share local, regional, and national data to help community leaders, nonprofits, and funders make informed decisions. This data highlights both our community’s strengths and our most pressing needs, creating a foundation for strategic planning, grant opportunities, and targeted investments.