Update: 12 staff to 13 staff Received their CDAs
Sieda Child Development Department, and the entire Sieda agency, has many congratulations to give. We went from 12 staff to 13 staff now that completed their Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. In alphabetical order we have... Amanda Anderson | Christi Archer | Heaven Booy | Ginny Burtlow | Victoria Davis Carmen [...]
Sieda Seeking Candidates for Its Board of Directors
Sieda Community Action is seeking candidates from Davis, Jefferson, and Van Buren Counties to serve as low-income representatives* on our board of directors. Sieda’s Board of Directors is the governing body of the nonprofit corporation and is responsible for establishing corporate policy, including matters related to the establishment of the agency goals and objectives, the agency's program planning, the [...]
June Team Member’s Anniversaries
Please take the time to give these 3, having an anniversary in June a congratulation for reaching their yearly milestone and accomplishing so much this year. If it is your Work Anniversary, we’d like to express how much we enjoy having you with us. You all have been on a long journey with us, and you 3 have spent [...]
Ottumwa Leadership Academy 2023 Grad, Angie Mach
Sieda Community Action would like to congratulate Angie Mach for graduating from the Ottumwa Leadership Academy. Angie is the Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visit Program: HFA Assistant Program Manager. She is a member and was sponsored by Resilient Communities of Wapello County. Ottumwa Leadership Academy is held annually for local leaders to collaborate, enhance their skills and learn [...]
Kratom, what is this crazy stuff?
Chances are you have seen the word "Kratom" outside your local gas stations, smoke shops, liquor stores, and even in coffee shops. Kratom is often marketed as a dietary supplement to increase focus and energy. However, there is more to Kratom than what meets the eye. Kratom has the ability to act as a stimulant when taken in smaller doses (1-5 grams) [...]
Sieda Community Action Monthly Dashboard: April
Sieda Community Action continuously collects data from our numerous programs, clients, and the community. Sieda client data collection starts from the moment our staff works with people who come to us with a need. Whether that is families wanting help meeting goals to be more self-sufficient, enrolling in Head Start, those seeking counseling, financial assistance for a disconnect, disaster [...]
Sieda Closed For Memorial Day
Sieda Community Action will be closed Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 30th at 8:00 am, for our regular hours. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Lyn Heaton Receives Outstanding Citizen Award
Please join Sieda Behavioral Health & Treatment Services (BHTS) and all of Sieda in congratulating Lyn Heaton. Lyn received the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Iowa Corrections Association for her work with Adult Drug Court. Lyn has represented Sieda BHTS on the Adult Drug Court Team for many years. She will soon reach her 24th work anniversary with Sieda Community [...]
Sieda’s May Anniversaries
We have quite a few work anniversaries at Sieda for the month of May. Take the time to give everyone having an anniversary a congratulation for reaching their yearly milestone and accomplishing so much this year. If it is your Work Anniversary, we’d like to express how much we enjoy having you with us. Your professional life is a [...]
Wapello County SIPDO – Alterations to the Physical Environment Strategy
The Wapello County Coalition indicated the strategy chosen through the Strategic Initiatives to Prevent Drug Overdoses (SIPDO) grant was “Alterations to the Physical Environment" (APE). The SIPDO Coordinator and Prevention Supervisor selected this strategy by conducting interviews with community partners, monthly coalition meetings, subcommittee meetings, and discussions with key county stakeholders. The coalition discovered that by reinforcing current environmental [...]
Stress Awareness Causes and De-stressors
It is important to have Stress awareness. To learn of the causes and ways you can help manage your stress. One thing to avoid for less stress is nicotine. Tobacco & Vaping use has been linked to increasing anxiety, depression & stress. Research shows when tobacco users quit tobacco, they experience a decrease in stress, anxiety, and depression. Sieda's [...]