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Grants still available to help Neighborhoods of Focus businesses

By Press release submission | Aug 20, 2021

Grant funding up to $10,000 is still available for qualifying small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and located in Grand Rapids’ neighborhoods of focus.

Looking for something to do with your children this summer?

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

Join us for a season of scientific discoveries. Pollinator Detectives gives you the opportunity to engage in authentic science research from anywhere.

Consumers Energy Outage Center

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

The Consumers Energy Outage Center is the easiest way to report a power outage, check the status of an existing outage or get helpful outage preparation tips.

KINNEY AVENUE PROJECT PROGRESS

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

We're almost there! Crews have put down gravel and are prepping the roadway for sidewalk and curb.

So many roads to fix

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

Several years past, roads in our City were in good shape causing construction and resurfacing to become a lower priority.

Lock Take Hide

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

You know the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind?” It rings true with thieves and what police call “crimes of opportunity.”

KISA Statement on Masks in Schools for Fall 2021

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

Today, following updated guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC, and the local health department, the superintendents of KISA agreed upon following for the start of school.

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Interested in having a new tree planted

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

Interested in having a new tree planted in the out-lawn area in front of your home?

Calling all 2020 graduates

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

YES we said 2020!

Pure Michigan Business Connect

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Pure Michigan Business Connect and the Kent County Purchasing Division are hosting a Business Expo on September 14.

City requires employees to mask; requests visitors do the same

By Press release submission | Aug 14, 2021

In response to the recent rise in prevalence of the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus in Kent County, the City of Grand Rapids is again requiring its workforce to mask indoors.

Board of Education Special Meeting

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2021

The next Wyoming City Schools Board of Education Special Meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 6.

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Public comment period open for GAAMPS

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2021

Public comments are being sought on the proposed drafts of all eight 2022 Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs).

Community Clean-Up Day

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2021

Drop off your unwanted items, recyclables, scrap metals and donations for the Salvation Army this Saturday, Aug. 7.

Our FINAL summer concert

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2021

Our FINAL summer concert featuring Strumble Head is next Thursday, August 12!

Summer Property Taxes

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2021

Just a friendly reminder, if you haven't paid your Summer Property Taxes yet, they are due next week.

Kentwood Farmers Market Seeks Competitors For Aug. 12 Charcuterie Challenge

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2021

The Kentwood Farmers Market is seeking five competitors for its first-ever Charcuterie Challenge, a food assembly showdown using only farmers market ingredients, slated for Thursday, Aug. 12.

Annual certification training

By Press release submission | Aug 5, 2021

Our crossing guards began their annual certification training this morning by recognizing four of their team members for their incredible dedication to our community.