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Feature Story A trove of on-demand e-learning and Zoom classes —183 in all — paved the way for Ottawa County emploees to stretch their work knowledge. Pictured from left: HR Director Marcie VerBeek and employees Sarah Allen and Kara Bostrom Young. Technology and Innovation

E-learning, Zoom pave way for Ottawa County employees to expand skills

Paul R. KopenkoskeyWednesday, March 17, 2021
Feature Story This year, GRCC is planning four in-person commencements over two days. Kids and Education

GRCC brings back traditional in-person graduation ceremonies

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 15, 2021
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 Credits earned at GRCC during the summer are easily transferred to students’ “home” colleges and universities throughout the state.  Kids and Education

More university students taking community college summer classes to save money

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 8, 2021
Feature Story Librarian Annaka Koster will be among HDL staff who will curate take-and-make boxes for March is Reading Month. Kids and Education

Reading Month packed with surprises at Herrick District Library

Shandra MartinezTuesday, March 2, 2021
Feature Story A GRCC student attends a math class. Kids and Education

How GRCC is helping students access financial aid, scholarships

Shandra MartinezMonday, 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 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 Residents of the Ottawa County Juvenile Dentention Center collected more than 1,500 individual items and from them created 125 care package bags for those experiencing homelessness. Kids and Education

Juvenile detention residents helping homeless, others in need

andrea goodellThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story Plans are in full swing to have the former JCPenney store in The Shops at Westshore mall in Holland Township renovated in time for fall 2021 classes. Kids and Education

GRCC eyes fall opening for Lakeshore campus

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, February 15, 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 The renovated Herrick District Library Northsider branch has a cozy feel after its $4 million expanison. Kids and Education

Expansion gives HDL North Branch a comfy ‘living room’ feel

Shandra MartinezTuesday, February 9, 2021
Feature Story A GRCC student works in a manufacturing pneumatics class. Economic Development

$9.8M federal grant to fund skills training for workers

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 8, 2021
Feature Story Students in GRCC's Applied Technology Technical Electricity class. Kids and Education

New state scholarship pays for community college education

Shandra MartinezWednesday, February 3, 2021
Feature Story A nursing student in training at GRCC. Kids and Education

Nearly 2,900 frontliners receive state scholarships to attend GRCC

Shandra MartinezSunday, January 31, 2021
Feature Story Karissa Moelker, 10, a fifth grade student at Allendale Christian School writes a letter of kindness to a community leader. Kids and Education

A simple act of kindness: Allendale fifth graders spreading kindness, encouragement

andrea goodellTuesday, January 26, 2021
Feature Story Hope College sophomore Houston Patton received the gift of a new saxaphone. Arts and Culture

Gift of saxophone invigorates spirit of Hope student

Houston PattonMonday, January 25, 2021
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