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Located on the sugar sand shores of Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Grand River, Grand Haven is an active resort town and the epicenter of West Michigan's Water Wonderland. Grand Haven State Park is regularly rated one of the nation's top beaches. And the city features more than 100 miles of bike trail, 2 Great Lakes lighthouses, a busy waterfront boardwalk, and an extensive fleet of charter fishing boats.
The city has felt the pain of Michigan's deindustrialization. But the community also is acting aggressively to reinvest in the urban core, leverage traditional assets such as a distinct quality of life, and position itself to compete in the 21st century. With the Big Lake on the front doorstep, it's hard to imagine anything but success.
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Monday, October 3, 2022
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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Friday, July 22, 2022
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Momentum Center continues to expand programming in Grand Haven, Holland
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Monday, June 27, 2022
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Fourth-graders partner with U.S. Coast Guard to solve problems
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Monday, June 20, 2022
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Excellence in Service Awards spotlights those making a difference in Grand Haven schools
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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Monday, May 9, 2022
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Ferry-Voyager students partner with Grand Haven area businesses
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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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