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Feature Story Kids who attended Pumpkinfest enjoyed having their faces painted, climbing on inflatables, riding a barrel train, and playing a variety of fall yard games, including bowling with pumpkins. Arts and Culture

Return of Zeeland Pumpkinfest generates ‘amazing response’

Heidi FentonMonday, October 4, 2021
Feature Story A customer orders at the Kuntry Cookin' food truck in Muskegon. Entrepreneurship

Success of Kuntry Cookin’ shows the power of community support

Shanika P. CarterWednesday, September 29, 2021
Feature Story From left West Ottawa Superintendent Timothy Bearden, Holland Public Schools Superintendent Shanie Keelean, and Zeeland Public Schools Superintendent Brandi-Lyn Mendham Kids and Education

Three new superintendents talk about priorities, challenges ahead

ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, September 28, 2021
Feature Story Zeeland’s oldest and most beloved festival is back. Pumpkinfest is a 30-year tradition celebrating community, family fun, and fall activities. Arts and Culture

Zeeland’s Pumpkinfest Barnyard Bash is back

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 28, 2021
Feature Story Steve and Jill Miskelley are honoring their late son, Ian, a champion University of Michigan swimmer, with plans to open the Be Better Mental Wellness Center in Holland. Healthy Communities

Be Better Mental Wellness Center draws inspiration from champion Holland swimmer

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, September 27, 2021
Feature Story CFHZ President Mike Goorhouse and his predecessor Janet DeYoung announce the foundation's $100 million asset milestone. Community Development

CFHZ announces $100M asset milestone, celebrates the strength of nonprofit community

Shandra MartinezMonday, September 13, 2021
Feature Story Bentley Weeks, 7, and Lori Appeldorn water the plants in the pockets of a Florafelt in the alley between 18th and 19th Streets along River and Central Avenues in Holland, Michigan, July 30, 2021. Community Development

Rally for the Alley transforms neighborhood, neighbors

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 6, 2021
Feature Story Liv Butler is one of the mural artists for the Spring Lake Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design project. Arts and Culture

Spring Lake murals celebrate creativity while hindering crime

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, August 30, 2021
Feature Story Mexican Consul General for Michigan González Saiffe chats during a reception in his honor Friday, Aug. 20. He also attended the International Festival of Holland while visiting the city. Diversity

Mexican Consul General for Michigan visits Holland in spirit of multiculturalism

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 24, 2021
Feature Story Abra Berens is a chef, cookbook author, and self-styled grower evangelist. Healthy Communities

Let a former Michigan farmer turned chef guide you in savoring locally grown bounty

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, August 16, 2021
Feature Story HDPS's Community Policing Team No. 1 job is connecting with people in Holland. Sometimes that means ice cream and a smile. Community Development

Polar Patrol serving more than ice cream

Andrea GoodellMonday, August 16, 2021
Feature Story The Joe Marcinek Band and Benzing Graves Collective recently played Holland's Park Theatre. Arts and Culture

Park Theatre bursts back on the scene with new vigor post-pandemic

Andrea GoodellMonday, July 26, 2021
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 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 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 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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