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Feature Story Donna Lowry Kids and Education

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

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, January 23, 2022
Feature Story From left, Iliana Ponce, Esther Fifelski, and Susan Kragt are among those advocating for Afghan refugees in West Michigan. Equity

Lakeshore agencies welcome Afghan refugees with open arms

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, January 17, 2022
Feature Story momentum-center-event Community Development

The Momentum Center to hold 3-part mental health forum

Andrea GoodellTuesday, January 11, 2022
Feature Story Fennville District Library librarian Teresa Kline is the 2021 Michigan Librarian of the Year. Kids and Education

Return to rural roots puts Michigan’s Librarian of the Year right where she belongs

Kathleen SchenckMonday, December 13, 2021
Feature Story Dave Nyitray is the president and chief operating officer of the ODC Network. Community Development

How 5 CFHZ grants will help enhance the Holland/Zeeland communities

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 7, 2021
Feature Story Sixteen-year-old Makenzie Aney is the inspiration for a café her aunt plans to open in mid-2022 with an aspiration to do more than sell espressos and lattes.  Economic Development

Owner’s niece inspires Kenzie’s BE Café, where staff with disabilities will run the show

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 6, 2021
Feature Story Mandy Anderson and Aaron Johnson of Eat Well Do Good. Community Development

Grand Haven ghost kitchen creates a model for hiring employees with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, November 22, 2021
Feature Story Lori Appeldorn, right, along with her neighbors Raelyn Long, 9, Bentley Weeks, 7, and Reese Weeks, 11, work on the labyrinth garden on the corner of 18th Street and Central Avenue in Holland. Community Development

From gardens to festivals, city's mini-grants make neighborhood living better

Andrea GoodellMonday, 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 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
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