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News from 2022

Literacy Champion Award Nomination

By Press release submission | Jul 26, 2022

Kent District Library is currently accepting nominations for their Literacy Champion Award

How to avoid the West Nile virus

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2022

The Kent County Health Department recently announced West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes trapped in Kent County testing pools.

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AFT Michigan president on historic education budget: 'Every kid in every district deserves to feel safe'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 25, 2022

The bipartisan budget that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed marks the biggest per-student investment in the history of the state.

Nominate a Business for our EPIC Awards Gala!

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2022

There's not much time left to nominate a business for our EPIC Awards Gala!

Grand Rapids gears up for Aug. 2 primary election

By Press release submission | Jul 25, 2022

City Clerk Joel Hondorp reminds voters that there has been a change in the election year reserved for City elected officials. City elections will now be held in even years

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Grand Rapids-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) sees value fall 11.7% in week ending July 23

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 24, 2022

La-Z-Boy Inc. (LZB:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on July 22.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 23, 2022

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

Share your thoughts on the final design proposals

By Press release submission | Jul 23, 2022

Share your thoughts on the final design proposals for elementary school playgrounds.

Present Company Demanded

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

Our Story. Our Growth. Our Impact.

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Davenport University celebrates academic achievements among student-athletes in NCAA Division II

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 22, 2022

Davenport University has demonstrated a strong commitment to balancing academic and athletic success among its student-athletes during the 2021-22 academic year. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) recognized 174 Davenport student-athletes for maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, awarding them All-Academic Excellence honors.

Our monthly series sharing articles from our Historic Preservation Commission

By Press release submission | Jul 22, 2022

Our monthly series sharing articles from our Historic Preservation Commission continues today with a bit of history on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Announcing the Finalists of the 33rd Annual ATHENA Awards Celebration

By Press release submission | Jul 21, 2022

We are excited to announce our 33rd Annual ATHENA Awards Finalists!

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Value of Grand Rapids-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) fell 32.3% in Q2

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 21, 2022

Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) was the strongest performing Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on June 29.

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Lt. Governor Gilchrist on $6 million bipartisan education initiative: ‘This is a critical investment’

By Art Benavidez | Jul 21, 2022

Working-age adults who return to school, along with those enrolled for the first time in programs like Michigan Reconnect, will have a better chance to succeed thanks to a recent $6 million bipartisan investment.

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Davenport University teams secure multiple national championships

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 21, 2022

In the 2021-22 athletic season, several Davenport University teams achieved significant success by securing national championships in their respective sports.

Kent County Branding Initiative

By Press release submission | Jul 19, 2022

We are excited to be undergoing a rebranding effort to ensure the community knows of all the services offered by the county.

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Whitmer signs legislation to expand childcare, keep businesses open: 'childcare is the backbone of our economy'

By Trina Thomas | Jul 19, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) on. June 23 signed House Bills 5041 through 5048 to widen the access to affordable childcare for families and helped childcare businesses remain open.

Fiscal Plan continues services and enhances public safety oversight

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

The City of Grand Rapids’ 2023 Fiscal Plan is a blueprint for how it plans to fund essential City services and enhance service delivery.

Road Closure Notification (updated dates)!

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2022

Ivanrest Avenue will be CLOSED to THROUGH TRAFFIC between Yellowstone Drive and 34th Street from Monday July 25 to Friday July 29 for utility connections in Ivanrest Avenue servicing the Alderwood Plat (private development).

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Twisthink to establish company headquarters in Grand Rapids: ‘We’re excited to see their success’

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) recently revealed that digital consulting firm Twisthink chose Grand Rapids as the site of its new headquarters.