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Feature Story The city of Holland hosted an open house to display ideas gathered from public input for an ice rink at its downtown park, Window on the Waterfront. Community Development

From one man's dream to a city's vision: Ice rink proposal for downtown Holland taking shape

Andrea GoodellTuesday, May 3, 2022
Feature Story Ian Miskelley dives into the pool during competition. Healthy Communities

Be Better; educating coaches, parents, student athletes on mental wellness

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 26, 2022
Feature Story Lori Hastings Economic Development

Lori's Voice enriches lives of children with disabilities

Lori HastingsMonday, April 25, 2022
Feature Story Left to right: Organizer Peg Van Grouw, Barbara Neevel, Team Leader Linnie Cross, Myra Karachy, Sally John, Sunny Boeve, Chara Bouma-Prediger, Community Action House Food Access Manager. Community Development

Seniors’ sewing project supports healthy eating, nutrition

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 19, 2022
Feature Story The Holland Museum Arts and Culture

Holland Museum selected for national assessment program

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 19, 2022
Feature Story During Girlfriends Weekend, women are invited to celebrate their friendships as they shop, wine, dine, and indulge in Downtown Holland. Equity

Downtown Holland explores DEI with Hope College's Center For Leadership

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 18, 2022
Feature Story The Ottawa County 58th District Court in Grand Haven (Ottawa County) Equity

Expungement clinic coming to Grand Haven

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 18, 2022
Feature Story Nearly a third of Michigan adults report having at least one disability. Equity

Series to explore the state of West Michigan’s growing disability community

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 18, 2022
Feature Story The Boys and Girls Club of the Muskegon Lakeshore will use a $50,000 donation from regional retail giant Meijer in its capital campaign to renovate a property along Muskegon Lake. Kids and Education

Meijer gift aids Muskegon Boys and Girls Club expansion project

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 12, 2022
Feature Story Attendees at the 2020 Cause Camp. (Courtesy) Community Development

Grand Haven’s Do More Good brings Cause Camp to West Michigan

Shandra MartinezTuesday, April 12, 2022
Feature Story Municipal management is challenging and rewarding work, these managers agree. From left Spring Lake Township manager Gordon Gallagher, Spring Lake Village Manager Chris Burns, and Grand Haven city manager Pat McGinnis. Community Development

Mission-minded? Consider a challenging career in municipal government

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, April 10, 2022
Feature Story The 123-acre as seen from above in Olive Township. (Ottawa County) Sustainability

Michigan’s fastest-growing county remains committed to preserving farmland

Shandra MartinezThursday, April 7, 2022
Feature Story Step it Up group walks are led by an Ottawa County naturalist. Community Development

Step it Up with walks through nature

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 5, 2022
Feature Story Frank's is Zeeland's oldest restaurant. A partnership with Frank's owner Shane Hammer has created the city's newest eatery. Economic Development

Partnership with Zeeland's oldest restaurant brings new eatery

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 28, 2022
Feature Story Resilience in Holland is looking for a number of volunteers, including light maintenence work. Community Development

Make Waves: Adopt a highway, help kids, support trees

Kathleen SchenckMonday, March 28, 2022
Feature Story A craft beer enthusiast, Jeremy Grossenbacher grew up in Coopersville. Arts and Culture

Coopersville brewery creates sense of community

Greg TaskerThursday, March 24, 2022
Feature Story Frank Kraai, of Holland, poses along the Window on The Waterfront park in Holland, Michigan where a new ice rink will be built after he donated $1 million toward the effort. Community Development

Retired teacher donates $1M to bring 'pure joy' to Michigan community

Kym ReinstadlerTuesday, March 22, 2022
Feature Story West Michigan Works Economic Development

State training grants help businesses develop stronger workforces

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 22, 2022
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