Kids and Education

Feature Story Holland resident Teagan Keeler performs dance, gymnastics, and acrobatics on a horse as part of a team that practices at AJS Farms in Holland. Kids and Education

Eighth-grader who loves horses gets a kick out of equestrian vaulting

Ava DevanneyMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story Sydney Ritsema was the recipient of the Herbert F. and Mabel L. Olney Memorial Scholarship. She graduated from Ferris State University with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a minor in forensic psychology.  Kids and Education

Foundation invites students to apply for more than $860K in scholarships

Shandra MartinezMonday, January 24, 2022
Feature Story Donna Lowry Kids and Education

Pilot grant helps parents, employers deal with ‘critical’ child care crisis

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, January 23, 2022
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The Momentum Center to hold 3-part mental health forum

Andrea GoodellTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story The GRCC Foundation's Alumni Relations team created a map of local craft breweries owned or operated by GRCC alums.  Kids and Education

Map highlights how GRCC brewers help Grand Rapids earn its Beer City USA title

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 7, 2021
Feature Story County health departments are working with schools to endure kids have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Kids and Education

Vaccine clinics for kids available across the lakeshore

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Dan Zuberbier with Herrick District Library shows off a few of the items available for check out through HDL's Library of Things. (Contributed/HDL) Kids and Education

From toys to tech: Library of Things offers creative opportunities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 30, 2021
Feature Story Students visit Wolverine Coil Spring during Discover Manufacturing Week.  Economic Development

‘Eye-opening’ event helps students discover manufacturing

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 30, 2021
Feature Story The 52,000-square-foot facility has nine classrooms, four computer labs, and five unique labs for biology, chemistry, electronics, automation, welding, and machine tooling. Kids and Education

New scholarship available for front-liners ineligible for federal aid

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 23, 2021
Feature Story The Outdoor Discovery Center's new nature playscape is one of several the nonprofit has built and plans to build in West Michigan. Community Development

ODC opens crowdfunded natural play space

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Students study at the Boys & GIrls Club Lift Zone. Kids and Education

Holland Boys & Girls Club to use $50K grant to advance digital equity

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Grand Rapids Community College will launch a paid apprenticeship program designed for high school graduates to access careers within the employee benefits and health sectors. Kids and Education

First of its kind health insurance agent apprenticeship program will offer paid on-the-job training

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 8, 2021
Feature Story A Grand Rapids employee at work in the control room of the city's water department. Sustainability

Project aims to build pipeline to careers in the water industry

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 1, 2021
Feature Story Anne Pott, a library assistant at HDL, is organizing a Community Cookbook inspired by this year’s Little Read book, Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story. Arts and Culture

Little Read book inspires community cookbook project

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 1, 2021
Feature Story Scott Grimes has been selected as the next superintendent of Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Kids and Education

Veteran educator selected to lead Grand Haven Area Public Schools

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 1, 2021
Feature Story In 2019, Cadets #4518 built an agility course for the dog park at Ottawa County Fairgrounds. Kids and Education

Beyond cookies: How Girl Scouts are ‘making the world a better place’

Ava DevanneySaturday, October 30, 2021
Feature Story Sara Magnuson Kids and Education

KDL programming helps parents and caregivers create a strong foundation

Sarah SpohnWednesday, October 27, 2021
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