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Feature Story Michigan Fosters Executive Director Tiffany Kraker and Holland Heights CRC Parsonage Committee Chairman Kevin Anderson stand outside of what is soon to become Journey Home, a place for families navigating foster care. Kids and Education

Coming home: Michigan Fosters creates a sense of home for foster families

andrea goodellTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story The Bridge Youth Center in Zeeland is expanding its mentoring program thanks to a grant from the CFHZ. Community Development

CFZH awards nearly $450,000 in grants to meet increased need for services

Shandra MartinezTuesday, January 12, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek WKKF scholarship Kids and Education

GVSU scholarship program helps to make college possible for first-generation students

Jane SimonsTuesday, January 5, 2021
Feature Story Tanya Schafer and Patrick Westover, Tantrick Brewing Co. co-owners, are expanding their micro-brewery into downtown Allegan. Entrepreneurship

Tantrick Brewing Co. announces downtown Allegan facility

andrea goodellMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story White pillars mark the entrance to the former Lakewood Farm, aka Getz Zoo, as they appear today. (Kym Reinstadler) Arts and Culture

Lakewood Farm and Zoo – Holland’s first big attraction gets historic designation

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, January 4, 2021
Feature Story The leadership team of Women of Color Give. Equity

Women of Color Give completes first round of grant awards

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is Vice President of Community Impact for the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

CFHZ awards $150,000 in operating grants to help nonprofits thrive

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story Kristi Roelofs is the chair of the Allendale Community Foundation, Kids and Education

Allendale Community Foundation grants benefit schools, youth

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 22, 2020
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream's $51 million, 150,000-square-foot expansion will add 45 new jobs. Economic Development

Sweet success: Hudsonville Ice Cream expands — again

andrea goodellMonday, December 21, 2020
Feature Story Perrigo’s new North American corporate headquarters in Grand Rapids and an expanded distribution center in Holland will increase the regional footprint of the generic pharmaceutical manufacturer, already one of Allegan’s largest employers. Economic Development

Perrigo expands commitment in West Michigan with new construction, jobs

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYThursday, December 17, 2020
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GVSU student mentors prime small businesses for success

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 15, 2020
Feature Story The Futures for Frontliners scholarship is intended to help essential workers pay their community college tuition. Kids and Education

State scholarship pays tuition for frontline workers

PAUL R. KOPENKOSKEYMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Carolyn Stich has combined her whimiscal art with uplifting messages in artwork she created to honor essential workers. Arts and Culture

Holland artist’s signs aim to cheer hospital workers, community

Shandra MartinezMonday, December 14, 2020
Feature Story Hope College's TRIO Upward Bound students received a special holiday treat from their mentors — and Santa — on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Kids and Education

Socially distanced Santa visits Upward Bound students

andrea goodellSaturday, December 12, 2020
Feature Story Hudsonville Ice Cream dropped off pints of their most popular flavors at Spectrum Health hospitals earlier this year as part of its Random Acts of Ice Cream campaign. Community Development

Hudsonville’s Random Acts of Ice Cream honors everyday heroes

andrea goodellTuesday, December 8, 2020
Feature Story Spring Lake Sparkle offers more than 120,000 multi-colored lights along that community's main street. Arts and Culture

Sparkling displays spread joy in Lakeshore downtowns

Mike LozonSunday, December 6, 2020
Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is Vice President of Community Impact for the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Community Development

$600,000 in direct cash assistance gives families flexibility in navigating pandemic

Shandra MartinezSaturday, December 5, 2020
Feature Story St. Nicholas, known as Sinterklaas, rides a horse in the Netherlands. Papier mache figure made by Susan Brack, Liberty, Indiana, from a German Anton Reiche chocolate mold dated around 1930. Arts and Culture

Meet the real St. Nicholas: Holland expert shares her St. Nicholas collection

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, December 1, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland Board of Public Works is giving Holiday Power Dollars to customers who decorate the exterior of their home or yard for the holidays. Economic Development

Zeeland Board of Public Works’ Holiday Power Dollars program goes digital

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 1, 2020
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