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GOING VIRAL: Introducing the Venturi Family of Sioux City - 8.25.20

By • Sep 15, 2020

THE VENTURI CHILDREN
Credit Pam Venturi

COVID-19 created chaos for school districts, educators and of course parents.  The Venturi family includes Pam Venturi, who is a single mom to five school-aged children.  The kids who range in age from 9 to 15 plan to attend class in-person and virtually.

The night before school started, Pam talked to her family about going back school for the first time in several months. 

NICO BEFORE SCHOOL-MANDATED HAIR CUT
Credit Pam Venturi

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