Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Rick Tupper and Karen Dunham, Board Directors of the Battleship South Dakota Memorial about the upcoming Navy Week celebrations.

80th Anniversary of the End of World War II

August 9 10:00 AM Battleship South Dakota Memorial, 12th Street and Kiwanis Ave. Sioux Falls, SD

Guest Speakers Senator John Thune and Rear Admiral Wosje

Navy Band Ambassadors

Navy Ceremonial Guard

Sailors of the USS Constitution

Displays from US Naval History and Heritage Command

WW II Vehicles

US Navy Week in Sioux Falls August 4-10

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Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Siouxland Librarians Neliesha Daws and Nicole Norton about the many opportunities for families at all of our City of Sioux Falls libraries.

from their website: siouxlandlib.org

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Libby offers thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines to use on your phone, tablet, or e-reader. You can also send eBooks to your Kindle. Learn more about Libby here or get started below.

10 checkouts at a time | 21-day checkout period | 10 holds at a time

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Hoopla
Hoopla offers music, movies, tv series, comics, eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, Great Courses, special kids’ content, and more.

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READsquared
Track your progress for Siouxland Libraries reading programs such as 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and the Winter and Summer Reading Programs.

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Learn a New Language
Mango Languages
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Start your language-learning journey with the Mango app. See the full list of available languages here. Use Mango anywhere, just enter your library barcode number.

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Upskill Your Career
LinkedIn Learning
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Unlimited, anytime, anywhere access to nearly 6,000 courses and over 205,000 video tutorials on a variety of topics.

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My Life in Broadcasting by Quent Neufield (Getting Started at KELO Radio in 1958)

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Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bee and Quent Neufeld about his book "My Life in Broadcasting: Growing up in Minnesota". Quent also gave us a recording of news, weather and sports of his 4 years at KELO AM radio in Sioux Falls in 1958.

From Amazaon.com: Book My Life in Broadcasting by Quent Neufield

From a Minnesota farm to global news: Unveiling a 44-year broadcasting journey, with a front-row seat to world events. Discover the risk, thrill, and stories from CBS News producer's travels.

My Life in Broadcasting is an engaging memoir that takes you on an extraordinary journey from a humble Minnesota farm town to the global stage of broadcasting. It is a rich tapestry of experiences that gives you an insider's view into a career spanning over four decades in the dynamic world of news production. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a CBS News producer, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and the inherent risks associated with covering news in some of the world's most dangerous places.

The author delves deep into his formative years in Minnesota, reflecting on his childhood dreams and the unsuspecting comment about his big city radio voice that would change the course of his life forever. It is a story of dreams fulfilled, underpinned by resilience, hard work, and an insatiable curiosity about the world.

The narrative further navigates through the author's time in radio and his transition to television, offering readers a unique perspective on the evolution of broadcasting over the years. The story unfolds, revealing the author's experiences while covering major news stories, traveling to over two dozen foreign countries - from Haiti and Colombia to the icy terrains of Antarctica.

The author's concern for his crew's safety while working in hazardous locations such as Panama and the Philippines adds a layer of raw, human emotion to the narrative. This book not only chronicles his professional journey but also mirrors the changing landscape of global news coverage.

My Life in Broadcasting is more than just a memoir; it is a testament to the power of dreams, the pursuit of passion, and the impact of one voice in the vast world of broadcasting. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in journalism, broadcasting, or simply an inspiring life story.

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