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Feature Story While at Grand Valley, Jordan Vanderham developed a mask that makes it easier to breathe while working or playing in below-freezing air. Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial GVSU grad finds success with cold-weather masks

Luke FerrisFriday, March 12, 2021
Feature Story Voting for Dancing with the Local Stars runs through March 10. Community Development

How Dancing with the Local Stars helps me give back to my community

Christina FecherMonday, March 8, 2021
Feature Story Author Luke Ferris works from home. Economic Development

What will working from home — or work — look like beyond the pandemic?

Luke FerrisSaturday, March 6, 2021
Feature Story As it rolls out the COVID-19 vaccines, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has worked with community organizations to work toward equitable vaccine distribution in communities of color. Equity

Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County

andrea goodellTuesday, March 2, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story Vice President for Enrollment at Grand Valley State University Kids and Education

Grand Valley Pledge will help first-generation students pay for college in Calhoun County and beyond

Jane SimonsMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.” Kids and Education

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Hope Network Healthy Communities

Affordable resources for non-emergency medical transportation needs throughout Kent County

Leandra NisbetThursday, February 25, 2021
Feature Story Holland’s Cubi Market prioritizes local businesses by offering a way to safely shop locally online. Entrepreneurship

Startup puts personalized products within shoppers’ grasp

Jeremy GonsiorTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story This prepandemic photo shows yoga instructor Julia Fisher leading a yoga class. She’s helping people find connection through yoga at several lakeshore studios. Healthy Communities

Yoga practitioner helps create community along the Lakeshore

Kristie BurnsTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story The Café at City on a Hill serves the staff and clients on the Zeeland nonprofit campus. Economic Development

Lakeshore Advantage awards $1.8M to 187 small businesses

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story GRCC is testing basketball players weekly for COVID-19 through a partnership with Ferris State. Healthy Communities

GRCC-Ferris collaboration keeps student-athletes safe with COVID-19 testing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 23, 2021
Feature Story Heather Winia leads a Groove class. Healthy Communities

Building community through dance

Heather WiniaSunday, February 14, 2021
Feature Story For the second year in a row, GRCC Nursing students posted perfect pass rates on their licensure exams. Kids and Education

GRCC Nursing students pass licensing exams on first try

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 14, 2021
Feature Story Kwame Alexander will visit Hope College virtually during a Big Read Black History Month event Feb. 26. Diversity

Celebrating Black History Month on the Lakeshore

andrea goodellThursday, February 11, 2021
Longform Juan (cacao and coffee farmer), Chad Morton and Efren Madriaga Entrepreneurship

Published Together: The heart opening journey of a superfood in our backyard

Chad Morton, Co-Founder of Roast UmberThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Sheri Harris, co-founder of Holland Helpers. Community Development

Finding the helpers: Holland Helpers connects helpers, those who need help

andrea goodellMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story Erin Radke, public health nurse for the Allegan County Health Department receives her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Healthy Communities

How to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine

andrea goodellTuesday, February 2, 2021
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