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Feature Story Children play at the existing natural playground of Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus. Kids and Education

ODC expands nature-based preschool opportunities around Holland

Andrea GoodellWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening Economic Development

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Feature Story Agewell Services of West Michigan will help the city of Muskegon feed those in need during two drive-thru events. Healthy Communities

Coming together to feed Muskegon with two drive-thru food distribution events

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 28, 2021
Feature Story The five-story Towers on River project will offer upscale residences and office space in downtown Holland. Economic Development

Downtown Holland’s construction boom brings $28M project

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 27, 2021
Feature Story Livestrong alumni gather at the Muskegon YMCA. Healthy Communities

Muskegon YMCA resumes class that helps cancer survivors reclaim their health

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 27, 2021
Feature Story A renovation is planned for Tanglefoot Park Community Development

Five area projects receive GHACF Impact Grants totaling $308K

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 21, 2021
Feature Story Women of Color Give members Kim Koeman, Rebekah Bakker and Robyn Afrik. Community Development

Three women with a shared experience reconnect through Women of Color Give

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, June 16, 2021
Feature Story Justin Caserta of the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Holland Area was named one of seven Maytag Dependable Leaders for 2021. Kids and Education

Local Boys and Girls Club employee named Maytag Leader, grant recipient

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 15, 2021
Feature Story Jenny Van Veen, owner of Frances Jaye in downtown Holland, poses in front of her store. Entrepreneurship

Downtown shop owner gives back, works to make Holland more welcoming

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, June 14, 2021
Feature Story New CFHZ Board Trustees: Erin Zylman, Scott Brooks and Lydia Steeby. Community Development

CFHZ Board of Trustees elects new members, new slate of officers

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 14, 2021
Feature Story Dubbed Robinson Landing, the neighborhood is going up just north of the Grand Haven Memorial Airport. Community Development

Grand Haven collaborative workforce housing project taking shape

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 14, 2021
Feature Story A collaborative project would bring a nature play park to Holland's Window on the Waterfront park with the help of crowdfunding and a state grant. Community Development

Parks looking to crowdfunding, state grants to create spaces for all

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 8, 2021
Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry co-founded I AM Academy, which empowers Black students and is behind the 2021 Juneteenth festival in Holland. Arts and Culture

Juneteenth returns with fun and a renewed purpose

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story Greater Ottawa County United Way President Patrick Moran presents County Administrator Al Vanderberg and County Commission Chair Roger Bergman with the G.W. Haworth Strength of the Community Award. Community Development

Ottawa County receives United Way’s top honor for pandemic response

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland Teen Center Director, Sara Delbene, helps a teen with her homework on a Wi-Fi enabled device. Kids and Education

Holland’s first Wi-Fi Lift Zone coming to South Side Boys & Girls Club

Shandra MartinezMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story The Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds office's Honor Rewards Program for veterans offers discounts at area businesses. Community Development

Virtual veterans symposium highlights benefits in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellThursday, June 3, 2021
Feature Story Barbara Lee VanHorssen talks to members of the Momentum Center in Grand Haven. A version of the program is being piloted in Holland. Healthy Communities

Grant will fund research that could expand Momentum Center model across U.S.

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, May 31, 2021
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