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Feature Story Hope College science students on the steps of van Raalte Hall around the turn of the century. Arts and Culture

Holland history: From Pioneer School to seminary to Hope

Dale WyngardenMonday, March 20, 2023
Feature Story An approximation of what a new three-story building and passageway project will look like in downtown Zeeland. The developer is in the process of obtaining final state and city approval. Community Development

New $3M development coming to Downtown Zeeland

Andrea GoodellFriday, March 17, 2023
Feature Story A vintage postcard shows a little boy in traditional Dutch costume at Veldheer's tulip farm north of Holland. Arts and Culture

Holland history: Tulips, wind power, and the Habsburg Empire

Dale WyngardenTuesday, March 7, 2023
Feature Story The Holland Board of Public Works' new anaerobic digester earned an ENVISION Gold rating for sustainability. Sustainability

BPW awarded for sustainability

Andrea GoodellThursday, March 2, 2023
Feature Story Randy Boileau, founder of Boileau Communications Kids and Education

Searching for Storytellers: Boileau family business establishes scholarship

Erich BoileauTuesday, February 28, 2023
Feature Story An early post card with a photograph shot from the docks of "Black Lake," what came to be known as Lake Macatawa, shows a family in traditional Dutch costume. Arts and Culture

Holland history: "Black Lake" and the harbor

Dale WyngardenMonday, February 27, 2023
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin. Equity

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023
Feature Story When malls threatened downtown Holland's future, the city and the merchants got creative. Arts and Culture

Holland history: The rise and fall (and rise) of shopping malls

Dale WyngardenMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story EV Construction will host its eighth annual Safety Symposium on March 13-16, during Construction Safety Week. Healthy Communities

Construction symposium adds mental health to safety topics

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 20, 2023
Feature Story ODC received funding for the launch of Project 180, a new nature-based summer education program. Community Development

Ottawa County details $57 million in ARPA money payouts

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 6, 2023
Feature Story Founder of Holland, Mich., Albertus C. van Raalte. Arts and Culture

Holland history: Van Raalte’s Vision of New “Kolonie”

Dale WyngardenThursday, February 2, 2023
Feature Story A replica of the first cabin built in Holland, Mich. Arts and Culture

Holland history: The founding of a town — religious roots and other reasons

Dale WyngardenThursday, January 26, 2023
Feature Story The 2022 Holland Human Relations Commission Social Justice Awards recipients pose for a picture after the awards ceremony. Community Development

Miles of Smiles, public defender among social justice award winners

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 23, 2023
Feature Story From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young. Healthy Communities

Ride YourWay fills niche for wheelchair-accessible transportation service in West Michigan

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story Downtown Holland preserved its historical buildings with the help of the Prince family, local merchants and government — and a lot of ingenuity. Community Development

Holland history: The downtown revival

Dale WyngardenSaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story Sweet Temptations staff pose for a photo with Michigan state Sen. Roger Victory, R-Hudsonville. Entrepreneurship

Grand Haven ice cream shop serves up country's best scoops

Andrea GoodellFriday, January 13, 2023
Feature Story Traci Gonzales celebrates her International Weightlifting Federation championships win. Arts and Culture

Zeeland teacher inspires with weightlifting championship

Traci GonzalesThursday, January 12, 2023
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