This new organization is helping this immigrant group be active in their community without losing their Somali culture. - - Donna Poisl
By Earl Horlyk
SIOUX CITY -- Dressed in the colorful, head-to-toe garb of her native Somali Republic, Nabiha Mohamoud doesn't mind sticking out in a crowd.
"When I wear clothing like this," the 25-year-old woman said, while fanning herself from Sunday's 95 degree heat, "I make sure to crank up the a.c."
Mohamoud was one of approximately 100 people celebrating the grand opening Sunday of Somali Community of Siouxland, an organization aimed at strengthening the ability of Somalis living in Siouxland to become active members of society while preserving their culture.
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