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When COVID stopped an annual holiday open house in Battle Creek, Winterfest Variety Show was born
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Community Development
Building trust in people and partnerships have been keys for outgoing director of Kalamazoo’s Edison
Al Jones
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Longform
Arts and Culture
Live shows at some Kalamazoo bars have returned. The Sexy Toxins are ready.
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Feature Story
Healthy Communities
You're about to be hearing more from Calhoun County healthcare professionals on COVID-19 frontlines
Jane Simons
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Feature Story
Equity
A wake-up call to health inequities from nationally recognized expert in health care policies
Zinta Aistars
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Entrepreneurship
Joblessness, homelessness, and the pandemic didn’t stop Kalamazoo man from starting his own business
Al Jones
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
Children’s Nature Playscape construction begins in downtown Kalamazoo
Rosemary Parker
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Feature Story
Arts and Culture
In Calhoun County training program teaches how to be an ambassador for local tourist spots
Jane Simons
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Feature Story
Economic Development
Where have all the workers gone? Some Kalamazoo observers offer answers
Al Jones
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Kids and Education
Maawndooganan: New guide will help educators, tribal members learn accurate Native American history
Jane Simons
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Longform
Entrepreneurship
A simple idea gives a Kalamazoo-area man an edge on a tough and complicated year
Al Jones
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Longform
Arts and Culture
Poems on Buses is back: Friends of Poetry brings youth poetry to Metro Transit riders once again
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Longform
Kids and Education
KCC explores a new way to find adjunct faculty as COVID-related resignations lead to staff shortages
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Military training helps Veteran to change careers and grow franchise coffee shops in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
The hands-on focus of Kzoo Makers has survived the social-distancing era
Al Jones
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Feature Story
Kids and Education
Battle Creek voters approve funding for improvements including creation of an arts academy
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Feature Story
Community Development
The Dump: Marshall mountain bikers have a well-kept secret in this difficult trail
Jane Simons
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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Kids and Education
Bond vote put forward after students and parents ask Battle Creek Schools to boost arts experiences
Jane Simons
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Community Development
Frances Dahmer, 103, moved with her husband many times and they loved to dance together
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Healthy Communities
Let's talk: Rural and urban service organizations discuss common concerns around food insecurity
Mark Wedel
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Friday, October 29, 2021
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Here's how the UP's Debweyendan Indigenous Gardens build health, community, and food sovereignty
Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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SNAP-Ed program connects southeast Michigan’s Indigenous peoples with traditional, local food
Estelle Slootmaker
Monday, August 9, 2021
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Source: Model D
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Kersha Deibel began volunteering at Planned Parenthood in 2005. 16 years later, she’s still there.
Source: Soapbox