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Kirby family legacy celebrated amid $38M grant milestone

Jennifer & Joe Kirby receive Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation's top honor as organization sets record

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Oct 17, 2025
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In Sioux Falls, the name “Kirby” is synonymous with community transformation.

From the interactive exhibits of the Kirby Science Discovery Center to the expansive green spaces of Kirby Dog Park at Fort Sod, the Kirby family’s legacy is etched into the city’s landscape.

And Joe and Jennifer Kirby are being celebrated for carrying that multi-generation family tradition on, being named the 2025 Friends of the Foundation by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.

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