Perception mirrored reality, according to a CASE and National Association of College and University Business Officers study funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. The average cost of 16 cents per dollar raised conforms closely to the common estimate that it costs 15 cents in staff and overhead costs to collect a dollar.
The Falls on the Big Sioux River, or Sioux Falls as it is known to some, is in the middle of Sioux Falls South Dakota. It is strange to see a waterfall in the Great Plains, but there it is. The falls are in Falls Park, which will be marked on any map of the city. It seems to be a popular place to spend an evening.
Falls Park. The Falls of the Big Sioux River have been a focus of life in the region throughout history. Native American peoples were the first to visit the falls and bring stories of them to European explorers. They have been the center of recreation and industry since the founding of the city in 1856.