Grand Rapids Reporter

Davenport athletes shine in fall sports with record-breaking performances

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 4, 2022

The fall sports season of 2021-22 featured significant individual achievements at Davenport University, setting the tone for the academic year.

Corbin on Michigan Reconnect program: 'More Michiganders are within reach of a college degree or skills certificate'

By John Kelly | Aug 4, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) confirmed a milestone for the Michigan Reconnect program: over 100,000 applicants were accepted.

City takes a holistic approach to community safety

By Press release submission | Aug 4, 2022

The City’s FY2023 Fiscal Plan represents a continuation of essential City services with an understanding that recent events required the City of Grand Rapids to address specific public safety questions.

Football season is right around the corner!

By Press release submission | Aug 3, 2022

Football season is right around the corner!

Upcoming Tree Maintenance

By Press release submission | Aug 2, 2022

As recent storms have reminded us, proper tree maintenance is so important to maintaining reliable electricity to our area.

Student-athletes achieve notable academic success during 2021-22 season

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 2, 2022

The academic achievements of individual student-athletes during the 2021-22 season have been highlighted. Patrick McMahon concluded his career with consecutive CoSIDA Academic First Team All-American honors. Isaiah Schafer received recognition as the USTFCCCA NCAA Division II Outdoor National Scholar Field Athlete of the Year and was also named CoSIDA Academic Second Team All-American, along with Noah Dooley, for their performance in track and field and academics.

Five carnival/amusement licenses issued in Kent County during Q2

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 1, 2022

Five carnival/amusement licenses were issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) in Kent County during the second quarter, an increase over the same quarter of the previous year.

New Dress Code Policy Eliminates School Uniform Requirement

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

GRPS has adopted a new dress code policy that will provide scholars with freedom to express themselves while ensuring safety and educational goals.

Median age of Kent County residents is 35

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 1, 2022

Kent County residents have a median age of 35-years-old as of 2020, according to US Census Data.

Davenport University names senior athletes of the year for 2021-22

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 1, 2022

Isaiah Schafer and Rachel Griffin have been recognized as the Davenport University Senior Athletes of the Year for the 2021-22 season. The announcement was made in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a selection process involving multiple nominees from both men's and women's sports teams. The final decision was made by the athletic department's head coaches.

Statement From Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker Regarding Injunction Issued in Planned Parenthood of Michigan v Attorney General of the State of Michigan

By Press release submission | Aug 1, 2022

I have been informed that the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that county prosecutors are not bound by the injunction issued in Planned Parenthood of Michigan v Attorney General of the State of Michigan.