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National Nonprofit Day

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

We are inherently blessed with a strong giving spirit and a network of nonprofit organizations in Kent County.

Neighbor engagement and Commission Night Out event set for August 23

By Press release submission | Aug 17, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids will host a series of City Commission meetings featuring neighbor engagement sessions in each ward, beginning August 23.

City Council approved four art based crosswalks throughout the city

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

Last fall, the City Council approved four art based crosswalks throughout the city to improve public safety and promote school pride.

Subject: Communicable Disease Guidance for the Start of School

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

It is back to school time!

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 13, 2022

The following parishes in the Grand Rapids Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

GRPS to Engage Community on Future of District Buildings

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

The Grand Rapids Public Schools is preparing to engage the community in a discussion about the future of the district’s buildings and the effort to best ensure that school resources are streamlined toward scholar achievement.

Whitmer energy job sector growth: ‘I will work with anyone to keep growing Michigan’s economy and energy sector'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 12, 2022

The U.S. Energy and Employment Jobs Report named Michigan the top producer of energy jobs in the country.

West Michigan Minority Contractors

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

Our next West Michigan Minority Contractors is just over a month away!

Deadline Extended

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

The City of Walker is hiring an Income Tax Specialist

Kent County Health Department Campaign Aims to Raise Immunization Rates

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

The Kent County Health Department (KCHD) is launching a public awareness campaign to address falling vaccination rates in the county.

Davenport University athletes earn top honors during spring 2021-22 season

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 10, 2022

Davenport University's athletic achievements during the spring season of the 2021-22 academic year were noteworthy, with several individuals earning prestigious accolades across various sports. The outdoor track and field season saw Isaiah Schafer achieve significant success. Schafer won a national championship in the shot put and also triumphed at indoor nationals in March. His efforts earned him recognition as the Field Athlete of the Year in the Midwest Region by USTFCCCA, as well as GLIAC Field Athlete of the Meet and Year in outdoor track and field. He was also named...

Key section of Monroe Avenue NW set to close through August 21

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

A heavily-traveled section of Monroe Avenue NW is set to close for 12 days beginning Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Keep vehicles locked

By Press release submission | Aug 9, 2022

We’ve been handing out these fashionable key chains at all our summer events, in hopes it serves as a reminder to get into the routine of locking your vehicle whenever it is left unattended.

Low-cost sports physicals

By Press release submission | Aug 8, 2022

Calling all Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurses to help us provide low-cost sports physicals for the upcoming school year!

GLIAC partners with FloSports for record-setting NCAA Division II streaming rights

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 8, 2022

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and FloSports have announced a significant media rights partnership, marking the largest NCAA Division II rights deal to date. Under this agreement, FloSports will serve as the exclusive streaming platform for GLIAC, broadcasting over 900 games annually across 21 conference sports such as football, basketball, softball, lacrosse, and volleyball. The four-year contract is set to commence on August 25, 2022.