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News from 2022

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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.

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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.

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Value of Grand Rapids-based Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) fell 17.1% in July

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 1, 2022

Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on July 28.

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Did the population of Kent County rise or fall from 2020 to 2021?

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Aug 1, 2022

Kent County had the fourth largest population in Michigan in 2021.

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Value of Household Goods and Home Construction company Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) based in Grand Rapids rose 54.4% in week ending July 30

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 31, 2022

Steelcase Inc. (SCS:NYQ) was the highest Household Goods and Home Construction company headquartered in Michigan on July 28.

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Grand Rapids Reporter area weekly mass times

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 30, 2022

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

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Grand Rapids Budget Area Chamber of Commerce CEO praises 'historic' 2023 budget

By Art Benavidez | Jul 30, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) signed the fiscal year 2023 state budget July 20.

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Negative % change for Independent Bank Corp. (Michigan) (IBCP:NSQ) in Grand Rapids in last year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 30, 2022

Independent Bank Corp. (Michigan) (IBCP:NSQ) traded at $20.48 on July 28.

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Zeeland City manager on Gentex expansion: 'Fortunate to have a corporate partner such as Gentex'

By Art Benavidez | Jul 29, 2022

Gentex, a worldwide leader in innovative automotive and advanced technologies has announced that it will expand its Zeeland campus.

GRPS's "TASTE BUDDIES"

By Press release submission | Jul 29, 2022

GRPS's "TASTE BUDDIES" has been recognized as one of the top 100 Entrepreneurial concepts/ideas submitted to Start Garden!

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Two professional investigator licenses set to expire in Kent County during August

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 28, 2022

There are two professional investigator licenses held by organizations from Kent County set to expire during August, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

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CEO of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan: bipartisan budget ‘a real and sizable investment in meeting the mental health needs’

By Laurie A. Luebbert | Jul 28, 2022

Several provisions that enhance public health and safety will be established with the bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2023.

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Five professional licenses set to expire in Kent County during August

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 28, 2022

There are five professional licenses held by individuals and organizations from Kent County set to expire during August, according to Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

$5 million to construct a new Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC) in Kent County

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2022

Over the years, there has been a broad community effort to create a mental health crisis center and a consortium of other services.

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Van Wijk and Turrubiates honored as Davenport University newcomers of the year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 28, 2022

Quintan van Wijk and Ayanna Turrubiates have been recognized as Davenport University's Newcomers of the Year for the 2021-22 season. This decision followed a nomination process where multiple candidates were considered before a final vote by the university's athletic department coaches.

Parks millage update

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2022

Parks millage update: City staff are working closely with our architectural design partner M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc.

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Davenport University achieves highest GLIAC Presidents' Trophy finish

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 27, 2022

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced the final standings for the 2021-22 GLIAC Presidents' Trophy on June 1, with Davenport University securing fourth place with a total of 95 points. This marks the highest finish for the Panthers since they joined the conference, showing an improvement in their standings each year.

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Davenport University introduces ultimate frisbee program for upcoming academic year

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 27, 2022

Davenport University has announced the addition of Ultimate Frisbee to its athletic program for the 2023-24 season. The university is currently searching for a head coach for both men's and women's teams, along with assistant coaches. Recruitment efforts are underway to form a team that will compete in the fall of 2023. Scholarships will be offered to qualified team members as part of this new initiative.

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Davenport University's athletics teams achieve historic milestones in GLIAC

By Grand Rapids Reporter | Jul 26, 2022

Davenport University athletics experienced a landmark year, achieving its highest finish in the GLIAC Presidents' Trophy standings by securing fourth place. Five of its programs won league championships or qualified for the NCAA Tournament.