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Feature Story Conference Community Development

Young professionals group plans its first leadership conference

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 28, 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 Shaun Page (left), Chick-fil-A Operator, presenting a check to Action House CEO Scott Rumpsa (right) Community Development

Lakeshore nonprofit wins $75,000 through Chick-fil-A’s ‘True Inspiration Awards’

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 22, 2023
Feature Story Taylor Twork, a GVSU student, is a recipient of the Thomas and Susan Den Herder Education Scholarship. Kids and Education

How to apply for nearly $900K in scholarships with one application

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 22, 2023
Feature Story Workers at Kenzie's Be Cafe in Grand Haven. (Kenzie's Be Cafe) Community Development

GHACF supports 13 organizations with nearly 600K in grants

Shandra MartinezSaturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story Hope College Professor Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren Arts and Culture

Can humility help us navigate difficult conversations?

Shandra MartinezSaturday, 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 Brett VanderKamp founded New Holland Brewing Co. in 1997. Entrepreneurship

New Holland Brewing Co. expands to Battle Creek

Greg TaskerMonday, January 16, 2023
Feature Story A color image of the Holland Interurban station from the Van Ark Postcard Collection at jstor.org. Arts and Culture

Holland history: Getting around town

Dale WyngardenWednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story Ottawa County Sheriff's Dep. Ramon Soto-Lopez Community Development

Deputy awarded for inspiring trust with migrant workers

Andrea GoodellWednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story More than 34,000 pounds of food was rescued and donated to local food pantries in 2022 because of efforts by Ottawa Food and Community Action House. Equity

ARPA funding bolsters Ottawa Food’s efforts to rescue food for pantries

Kelsey SandersTuesday, January 10, 2023
Feature Story An expanded Safe Harbor Children’s Advocacy Center is expected to be completed in February 2023. (Safe Harbor CAC) Healthy Communities

Safe Harbor expansion designed to improve service

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 31, 2022
Feature Story Kay Walvoord is the CEO of the Holland Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy photo) Arts and Culture

Holland Symphony President Kay Walvoord strikes a high note

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story The Nature Center at Hemlock Crossing Park has reopened with special winter hours and offers snowshoe rentals. (Mike Lozon) Arts and Culture

January Along the Lakeshore: MLK celebrations, museum exhibits and outdoor activities

Melody WilsonFriday, December 30, 2022
Feature Story Julie Sizemore, an ECLL instructor, nominated her student Island Hines to receive a quilt from Love Sews Ministry. Healthy Communities

Quilt-making ministry gives student a warmer, safer commute

Shandra MartinezFriday, December 23, 2022
Feature Story Robinson Landing in Grand Haven broke ground in 2022 and now has 16 income-restricted and 14 market-rate homes. Economic Development

New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story Ottawa County Elections Coordinator Katie Sims was honored with the Excellence in Equity Award for her work with the sheriff’s office to provide election information to eligible inmates. Equity

Elections coordinator receives Excellence in Equity Award for work with incarcerated voters

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 2022
Feature Story Sparkle-1 Arts and Culture

Spring Lake Sparkle Festival makes a dazzling return

Brittany MeyersFriday, December 16, 2022
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