Leadership Dakota County

09/10/2026

Excited to share our awesome 2026-2027 class of leaders!! Can’t wait to see what this year will bring! Look forward to watching all the friendships and business relationships flourish!

05/22/2026

Congratulations Leadership Dakota County Class of 2026!!

It has been an honor to spend the last nine months connecting with these great leaders. We look forward to your continued growth within the community.

Pictured left to right: Chelsea Easterling, South Sioux City Chamber; Angela Harrison, Heartland Counseling Services; Drew Wagner, South Sioux City Community Schools; Zaria Torres, South Sioux City Community Schools; Cintia Pedroza, New Stage Players; Omar Munoz, Thompson Solutions Group; Michael Carnes, Dakota County Star; Adam Tranmer, Siouxland Ethanol; Paula Wendte, Northeast Nebraska Telephone Company; Renee Eyres, Security National Bank; Ximena Perez, Unity In Action; Jeanette McFee, South Sioux City Police Department; Summer Amman, Summer Glen Design

Not Pictured: Melody Manners, South Sioux City Public Library; Makenna Koinzan, Papio Missouri River Natural Resource District

05/02/2026

09/12/2025

Session 1: Orientation

We kicked off the year with an amazing first session! It was wonderful to connect with one another and dive into the Real Colors workshop, where we learned more about our strengths, communication styles, and what makes each of us unique. We’re excited for the year ahead with such an awesome group!

09/11/2025

Welcome Leadership Class of 2026!

We are excited to kick off our 2025-2026 sessions today, see you all soon!

06/04/2025

Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-26 Leadership Dakota County Class!

Are you ready to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact in your community?

This is your opportunity to build meaningful connections, grow your leadership skills, and make a difference in your community!

Whether you're a rising professional or a seasoned leader looking to deepen your community impact, we invite you to apply today!

05/27/2025

Please assist our community by stocking our little pantry or little library! Contact Erin today!!

05/16/2025

Congratulations LDC class of 2025!

Please join this group this morning as they host coffee hour at Northeast Community College. They are excited to talk about their experience in the program and make new connections. Applications will be available for sessions beginning in September.

05/08/2025

Today we wrapped up the final session for Leadership Dakota County 2025! What a great group of individuals. We had an insightful day learning about some history and tourism in Dakota County, visiting sites at Siouxland Freedom Park, The Danish Alps in Hubbard, and The historical O’Connor house and Comb School in Homer. Thank you to all of the participants and volunteers for a great day!

04/10/2025

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the 185th Air Refueling Wing for allowing current and former Dakota County Leadership participants to participate in the Boss Flight today. This is such an extraordinary experience for all!